LAHORE, July 21 (APP): Pakistan Hockey Federation on Friday announced the names of sixty players for attending a training camp for the build up of the team to take part in the Asia Cup being played from October 12 to 22 at Dhaka. “The camp will be held from July 24 at Islamabad’s Naseer Bunda… Continue reading PHF names 60 players for Asia Cup training camp
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Inaugural Inter-Departmental Kabaddi C’ship next month
ISLAMABAD, July 21 (APP): The First Strawberry Inter-Departmental National Kabaddi Championship (Asian style) would be staged here at the Liaquat Gymnasium of Pakistan Sports Complex from August 2. Briefing to media about the Championship here at the media center of Pakistan Sports Complex, Pakistan Kabaddi Federation (PKF) Secretary Muhammad Sarwar Rana said the championship would… Continue reading Inaugural Inter-Departmental Kabaddi C’ship next month
Under-17 Football coaching camp begins in Mardan
PESHAWAR, July 21 (APP): A month long Under-17 Football Coaching Camp kicked off under the aegis of District Football Association Mardan and with the collaboration of District Govt Mardan at Younis Stadium on Friday. A total of 40 players turned up for the camp, President District Football Association Mardan Ali Gohar informed APP. He said month… Continue reading Under-17 Football coaching camp begins in Mardan
Natioal modern-day goal-keeper coaching camp from July 22
PESHAWAR, July 21 (APP): Goal-keeper training and coaching camp on modern lines would start at Abdul Sattar Edhi Hockey Stadium, Karachi from July 22. The two weeks training and coaching on modern line with Olympian Nasir Ahmad of PIA will impart coaching as instructions to the camp trainees. For the important coaching course, the Pakistan Hockey… Continue reading Natioal modern-day goal-keeper coaching camp from July 22
Trials for selection of Punjab hockey teams
LAHORE, July 21 (APP): Trials for the selection of Punjab women hockey teams to take part in the national U18 women hockey championship will be held here on July 24 at the National hockey stadium. “Two teams of Punjab will take part in the national Junior Women’s Hockey Championship being played from August 4-11 at the… Continue reading Trials for selection of Punjab hockey teams
Khokhar appoints new selection committee, management for senior hockey team
ISLAMABAD, July 20 (APP): President Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) Brig (Retd) Muhammad Khalid Sajjad Khokhar has appointed new National Selection Committee and management for the senior hockey team. According to a press release issued by PHF, Hassan Sardar has been appointed Chairman of National Selection Committee, while Ayaz Mahmood and Syed Musaddiq Hussain have also… Continue reading Khokhar appoints new selection committee, management for senior hockey team
High performance camp to produce cricketers: Mudassar
LAHORE, July 20 (APP): Director National Cricket Academy Mudassar Nazar said on Thursday that the ongoing high performance cricket camp will help in identifying new talented players to fill the void in the national team after the retirement of former Pakistan captains, Misbah-ul-Haq and Younis Khan. “Whenever such an activity (camp) has been organised it served… Continue reading High performance camp to produce cricketers: Mudassar
ICC CT winners continue receiving awards
ISLAMABAD, July 20 (APP): The ICC Champions Trophy-winning team continued receiving awards and cash prizes as on Wednesday and Thursday the managements of two local hotels held receptions for them to recognize their historic feat. The Centaurus Mall Thursday hosted a reception for the victorious national cricket team and management at the Taj Residencia, Rawalpindi.… Continue reading ICC CT winners continue receiving awards
Yasir keen to make a comeback to one-day format
ISLAMABAD, July 20 (APP): Leg-spinner Yasir Shah has expressed his intent to capture his spot in the one-day set up of the national team. “My objective is to perform well in whichever format I am asked to play in,” he was quoted as saying by PakPassion website. “The idea is to put in my best… Continue reading Yasir keen to make a comeback to one-day format
Sarfraz determined to make Pakistan number one side in all formats
ISLAMABAD, Jul 20 (APP): Skipper Sarfraz Ahmed has expressed the resolve to make Pakistan number one team in all the three formats. Sarfraz, who has recently been appointed Test skipper will now lead Pakistan in all three formats. He became T20I captain after the 2016 World T20, when Shahid Afridi stepped down. He was nominated… Continue reading Sarfraz determined to make Pakistan number one side in all formats
Work underway to enhance players fitness, mental toughness: NCA head coach
LAHORE, July 20 (APP): Head coach of the National Cricket Academy, former test cricketer Mushtaq Ahmad said on Thursday that greater emphasis is being laid to enhance players fitness and mental toughness in the high performance camp here at the NCA. “It is a very important venture (camp) as the coaches are working on different… Continue reading Work underway to enhance players fitness, mental toughness: NCA head coach
PHF names ten goalkeepers for training camp
LAHORE, July 20 (APP): Pakistan Hockey Federation on Thursday announced the names of ten goalkeepers for attending a training camp from July 22 at Karachi’s Abdul Sattar Edhi hockey stadium. “The camp is a part of the PHF effort to lay special emphasis on the grooming of goalkeepers on modern scientific lines”, said a spokesman… Continue reading PHF names ten goalkeepers for training camp
Second Thal Jeep rally on Nov 2
MULTAN, July 19 (APP): The Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab (TDCP) started arrangements for organising the second Thal Jeep Rally to be held on November 2. The rally was an attractive event in the region and its track would pass through three districts,including Multan, Muzaffargarh and Layyah. This was said by TDCP Regional Manager Ashar… Continue reading Second Thal Jeep rally on Nov 2
Punjab Junior Tennis Initative summer camps beings
LAHORE, July 19 (APP): Punjab Junior Tennis Initiative summer camp commenced here on Wednesday at Bagh-e-Jinnah Tennis Courts under the aegis of Punjab Lawn Tennis Association (PLTA). Member Punjab Revenue Authority Dr Uzma inaugurated the camp in the presence of Secretory, PLTA, former Davis cupper Rashid Malik, and nearly seventy kids who are participating in… Continue reading Punjab Junior Tennis Initative summer camps beings
Govt must pay attention to patronage snooker, World U18 Champion Naseem
LAHORE, July 19 (APP)- Newly crowned World U18 snooker Champion, Naseem Akhtar has urged the Government to patronage snooker to groom players on modern lines for bringing glory for the country. “Snooker is a neglected sport in Pakistan and it needs Government attention like Cricket as we have abundance snooker talent which needs proper training… Continue reading Govt must pay attention to patronage snooker, World U18 Champion Naseem
Pakistani students take part in Int’l Chemistry, Physics Olympiad
ISLAMABAD, July 18 (APP): Two teams of Pakistani students have participated in International Chemistry and Physics Olympiad at Bangkok, Thailand and Yogyakarta, Indonesia respectively. Teams comprising four Chemistry and five Physics students competed against over 300 talented students of respective subjects from around the world, a press release Tuesday said. Students were selected under the… Continue reading Pakistani students take part in Int’l Chemistry, Physics Olympiad
Women cricket team’s dismal performance in WC set back for women cricket
LAHORE, July 18 (APP): Lahore region representative in Pakistan Cricket Board, Nosheen Tahir has termed Pakistan women cricket team’s performance in the World Cup (WC) “disappointing” and a set back for women cricket in Pakistan. “Losing all the seven matches in a row is worst ever performance of the women team in the Cup and… Continue reading Women cricket team’s dismal performance in WC set back for women cricket
Trials for selection of Pak women baseball team
LAHORE, July 18 (APP)- Trials for the selection of Pakistan women baseball team to take part in the Asian women championship will be held here on July 23 at Sports Complex University of Central Punjab. “We will be picking up the best available talent to form a balanced side to feature in the Asian premier… Continue reading Trials for selection of Pak women baseball team
Bahira Town honours victorious Pakistan cricket team
LAHORE, July 18 (APP): Pakistan Cricket captain, Safraz Ahmad said on Tuesday that another inspiring aspect which contributed in the come back of team after losing to India during the ICC Champions trophy was the unconditional support of the Chairman, Pakistan Cricket Board, Shaharyar M Khan and chief selector, Inzamam ul Haq. “After losing to… Continue reading Bahira Town honours victorious Pakistan cricket team
Two big sports events in September and October
LAHORE, July 18 (APP): Provincial Minister for Sports & Youth Affairs, Jahangir Khanzada said on Tuesday that Punjab Sports & Youth Affairs Department will hold two big sports events including Punjab Games and Chief Minister Talent Hunt Programme in September and October during current year. He expressed these views while presiding over a meeting in… Continue reading Two big sports events in September and October