LAHORE, June 12 (APP): Pakistan has been confirmed among the nine national teams for the International Hockey Federation’s revolutionary new event ‘Hockey Pro-League’, scheduled to start from January 2019. The FIH said that Pakistan, ranked 13th in the world, is included among the final nine selected teams. However, Pakistan’s ‘Home Matches’ will be played in… Continue reading Pak confirmed for Hockey Pro-League; Back in global hockey mainstream
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Saleem grabs Ramzan Tenpin Bowling Championship title
LAHORE, June 12 (APP): Showing accurate shooting and command Saleem Baig won the title of Master Singles of Ramzan Tenpin Bowling Championship scoring a massive total of 368 score with 184 total average in two games at Islamabad’s Leisure on Monday. According to the information made available here, Pakistan Tenpin Bowling Federation in Collaboration with Leisure… Continue reading Saleem grabs Ramzan Tenpin Bowling Championship title
Pakistan to host PSA $5,000 tournament in July
ISLAMABAD, June 12 (APP): Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) would be hosting Professional Squash Association’s (PSA) $5,000 tournament in Karachi next month. Talking to APP, PSF Honorary Secretary, Wing Commander Tahir Sultan said PSA has allowed Pakistan to host a $5,000 event and this event would be held in Karachi in July. “Only national senior and… Continue reading Pakistan to host PSA $5,000 tournament in July
Saleem axes Ramzan Tenpin Bowling C’ship
ISLAMABAD, June 12 (APP): Saleem Baig clinched the master singles title of Ramzan Tenpin Bowling Championship 2017 held here at leisure City Bowling Club Safa Gold Mall, F-7 Markaz. The championship is being organized by Pakistan Tenpin Bowling Federation (PTBF) in collaboration with Leisure City Bowling Club. The final was played between Saleem Baig, Ijaz… Continue reading Saleem axes Ramzan Tenpin Bowling C’ship
Miandad turns 60
ISLAMABAD, June 12 (APP): Legendary cricketer Javed Miandad who is considered to be one of the finest batsman batsmen Pakistan ever produced, turned 60 on June 12 (Monday). Miandad born June 12, 1957 had played for Pakistan between 1975 and 1996. Noted for his unique technique and impressive control, Miandad has won accolades and applause… Continue reading Miandad turns 60
FR Eagles win in PPL Ramzan Floodlight T20 Cricket
PESHAWAR, June 11 (APP): FR Eagles securing 16 runs victory against Pakhtun Zalmi in the ongoing Peshawar Premier League Ramzan Floodlight Twenty20 Cricket Tournament being played here at Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium on Sunday. FR Eagles skipper won the toss and decided to bat first by setting up a good and fighting total of 169… Continue reading FR Eagles win in PPL Ramzan Floodlight T20 Cricket
Pakhtun Zalmi secured 6-wickets win in Floodlight Ramazan PPL T20 Cricket
PESHAWAR, June 10 (APP): Pakhtun Zalmi secured six wickets victory against Peshawar Badshah in the ongoing Floodlight Ramazan Peshawar Premier League Twenty20 Cricket Tournament being played at Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium on Saturday. Peshawar Badshah skipper Imran won the toss and elected to bat first by setting up 146 runs for the loss of all wickets… Continue reading Pakhtun Zalmi secured 6-wickets win in Floodlight Ramazan PPL T20 Cricket
Trials to select squash players for Asian Junior in Jordon on June 12
PESHAWAR, June 9 (APP): A trials to select boys and girls squash players in different age groups categories for the forthcoming Asian Junior Squash Championship will be held here at PAF Hashim Khan Squash Complex on June 12, 2017. This was stated by Vice President of Pakistan Squash Federation and former World Champion Qamar Zaman… Continue reading Trials to select squash players for Asian Junior in Jordon on June 12
Four Pak cueists to participate in Asian C’ship
ISLAMABAD, Jun 9 (APP): A four-member Pakistan team would participate in Asian Team & 6 Red Snooker Championship scheduled to be held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan from June 28 to July 5. Talking to APP, a Pakistan Billiard & Snooker Association (PBSA) official said Asian Team & 6 Red Snooker Championship was previously scheduled to be… Continue reading Four Pak cueists to participate in Asian C’ship
PDCA elections on July 24
ISLAMABAD, Jun 9 (APP): The elections of the Pakistan Deaf Cricket Association (PDCA) will be held on July 24 at Gaddafi stadium, Lahore. The elections for the seat of President and Secretary would be conducted by Election Commission of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), said a press release issued here on Friday. After verification process, the… Continue reading PDCA elections on July 24
National Throwball C’ship to be staged at Kalam next month
ISLAMABAD. June 9 (APP): National Throwball Championship will roll into action at Kalam from July 10 with around 11 teams taking part in the five-day event. According to General Secretary Pakistan Throwball Federation teams from all the four provinces, AJK, FATA, Gilgit-Baltistan, Islamabad, WAPDA, Callaghan Karachi and Pakistan Police will feature in the championship. He… Continue reading National Throwball C’ship to be staged at Kalam next month
Pakistan can have respectable finishing in ICC Champions Trophy: Misbah
ISLAMABAD, June 8 (APP): Former captain Misbah-ul-Haq believes that Pakistan can have a respectable finishing in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy if they continued playing the way they did that against the top ODI team South Africa in the Wednesday’s match at Edgbaston. “After suffering defeat against India in the opener I think they have… Continue reading Pakistan can have respectable finishing in ICC Champions Trophy: Misbah
Need to focus on qualifying for WC: Tahir Zaman
ISLAMABAD, June 8 (APP): Former Olympian Tahir Zaman wants Pakistan team to be fully focused on qualifying for the next year’s World Cup instead of particularly focusing on its clash against India on June 18 in the World Hockey League (WHL) semifinal. Though Pakistan cricket team lost to India in the Champions Trophy clash, but… Continue reading Need to focus on qualifying for WC: Tahir Zaman
World men’s softball championship schedule announced
LAHORE, June 8 (APP): The World Baseball Softball Confederation has announced the pools and official tournament schedule of the 2017 WBSC Men’s Softball World Championship taking place in Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada from July 7-16. The fifteenth edition of the men’s flagship softball event will showcase more than 80 games — 64 games taking place in… Continue reading World men’s softball championship schedule announced
Miandad wants underperforming players dropped
ISLAMABAD, June 8 (APP): Legendary batsman Javed Miandad Thursday wants Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) selectors to give heed to the underperforming players in the Champions Trophy and bar them from the ODI squad in future. Talking to APP, he urged selectors to monitor those players who keep on playing too many dot balls thus proving… Continue reading Miandad wants underperforming players dropped
KP Ramazan Inter-Club Floodlight Throw Ball begins
PESHAWAR, June 7 (APP): Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ramazan Inter-Club Floodlight Throw Ball Championship will be commencing at Village Tarroo Jabba, famous for Peshawari Chapli Kabab, on June 8, 2017. This was stated by Secretary General KP Throw Ball Association Arshad Hussain while talking to APP here on Wednesday. He said all arrangement for the smooth conduct of… Continue reading KP Ramazan Inter-Club Floodlight Throw Ball begins
PCB denies forming of committee to probe into defeat against India
LAHORE, June 7 (APP)- Pakistan Cricket Board on Wednesday denied forming of any committee in the backdrop of Pakistan team’s defeat to India in the ICC champions trophy being played in England. “In response to a news circulating in the media, the PCB denies forming any committee to probe into the loss of Pakistan team… Continue reading PCB denies forming of committee to probe into defeat against India
Brian Lara feels comfortable in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, June 7 (APP): Former West-Indies captain and legendary Batsman Brian Lara, who is in Pakistan for his expert opinion on ICC Champions’ Trophy 2017, finds his time in Pakistan very peaceful. While talking in PTV Sports’ special transmission for ICC Champions’ Trophy 2017, Lara said staying in Pakistan is a healthy opportunity for him as the environment here is… Continue reading Brian Lara feels comfortable in Pakistan
Elections of chess federation postponed
LAHORE, June 7 (APP): Muhammad Amjad Iqbal Qureshi, Former Justice, Islamabad High Court, Islamabad and Election Commissioner for holding the elections of Chess Federation of Pakistan said on Wednesday that the elections scheduled to be held on June 10 has been postponed. “The postponement has been made on the request of stake holders due to… Continue reading Elections of chess federation postponed
Qasim wants Imad replaced with Fahim in CT squad
ISLAMABAD, June 6 (APP): Though Pakistan lost a game to India in the Champions Trophy but still there is a lot to fight for and former cricketer Iqbal Qasim believes replacing some players in the squad might take green-shirts to victory. Pakistan lost to India by 124 runs in their Champions Trophy opener. Pakistan will… Continue reading Qasim wants Imad replaced with Fahim in CT squad