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

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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

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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

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Khokhar appoints new selection committee, management for senior hockey team

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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

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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

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ICC CT winners continue receiving awards

APP50-20 RAWALPINDI: July 20 - The management of Pak Gulf Construction (Pvt) Ltd and the Centaurus administration presenting awards and cash prizes to Pakistan Cricket Team at Taj Residencia. APP photo by Abid Zia

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

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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

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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

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PHF names ten goalkeepers for training camp

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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