Kamran and Ahmad recalled, Umar failed to make a place in National team

LAHORE, Mar 15 (APP): Batsmen Kamran Akmal and Ahmad Shahzad made a come back and Pakistan former one day captain Azhar Ali has been dropped as the national selectors unveiled the Pakistan T20 and one day squads for the tour of West Indies having six uncapped players. “ Both the teams have been picked keeping… Continue reading Kamran and Ahmad recalled, Umar failed to make a place in National team

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National Netball Championship: Pak Army march into final

ISLAMABAD, March 15 (APP): Pakistan Army has qualified for the final of both men and women events of 16th National Netball Championship here at the Hamidi Hall of Pakistan Sports Complex. In the first semifinal of men event, Pakistan Army defeated Pakistan Air Force 31 29 in a thriller to earn a place in the… Continue reading National Netball Championship: Pak Army march into final

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National polo championship enters crucial stage

National polo championship enters crucial stage

LAHORE, March 15 (APP) The Bank Alfalah National Open Polo Championship for Quaid e Azam Gold Cup 2017 has entered a crucial stage as the two important matches to be played on Thursday here at the Lahore Polo Club ground will decide the finalists. The first match of the day will be held between Newage/Master… Continue reading National polo championship enters crucial stage

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Kamran confident of a place in Pak team for West Indies tour

LAHORE, Mar 14 (APP):Veteran cricketer Kamran Akmal is confident to make a come back in the national team for the tour of West Indies saying his domestic cricket performance is enough to justify his inclusion. “In the last two domestic seasons I have put up an impressive show and I am confident to win back… Continue reading Kamran confident of a place in Pak team for West Indies tour

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Lahore to face Karachi in golf competition

LAHORE, Mar 14 (APP): Lahore’s professional golfers will face Karachi pro’s in a professional golf competition which tees off here tomorrow, Wednesday at Lahore Gymkhana course. The twelve member professionals Karachi Golf Team captained by Asad I.A.Khan will face the Lahore Team captained by Shahid Javed Khan in a fierce contest for supremacy. Since this… Continue reading Lahore to face Karachi in golf competition

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Army, WAPDA, Sindh, Punjab qualifies for semi finals of National Women Netball Championship

ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (APP): Pakistan Army, WAPDA, Sindh and Punjab qualified for semi finals of the National Women Netball Championship at Pakistan Sports Complex here on Tuesday. Director General (Land), CAD, Riaz Randhawa was the chief guest, says a press release. Director General Pakistan Sports Board Dr. Akhtar Nawaz Ganjera, Deputy Director General Mansoor Ahmed, President Pakistan Netball… Continue reading Army, WAPDA, Sindh, Punjab qualifies for semi finals of National Women Netball Championship

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Pakistan’s contingent reach Austria for Special Olympics World Winter Games

PESHAWAR, Mar 14 (APP): Pakistan’s 23-member contingent reached Austria on Tuesday to feature in the Special Olympics World Winter Games to be starting from from March, 18. The delegation headed by Anis-ur-Rehman comprises male and female players who will showcase their talent in the ski competitions during the prestigious extravaganza. In the previous edition, held in Los Angeles,… Continue reading Pakistan’s contingent reach Austria for Special Olympics World Winter Games

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Two matches decided in National Polo Championship

LAHORE, Mar 14 (APP): Barry’s outpaced Newage/Master Paints 10-5 and Ravi Autos hardly defeated Master Paints Black 4-3 in the National Open Polo Championship for Quaid-e-Azam Gold Cup, here at the Lahore Polo Club ground on Tuesday. Barry’s played superb polo and didn’t allow their opponents to play freely and won the match comfortably. Hamza Mawaz Khan and… Continue reading Two matches decided in National Polo Championship

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Pak hockey team leaves for tour of New Zealand-Australia

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LAHORE, March 13 (APP)- Pakistan’s national hockey team here on Monday left for the tour of New Zealand and Australia. Pakistan will play bilateral test series in both the countries, said a spokesman of Pakistan Hockey Federation. “As per the FIH rankings, Australia is currently the world’s top hockey country while New Zealand is at… Continue reading Pak hockey team leaves for tour of New Zealand-Australia

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Sports Gala begins

ISLAMABAD, Mar 13 (APP): Minister of State for Capital Administration and Development Division (CADD), Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry Monday inaugurated the Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University Sports Gala 2017 here at the Pakistan Sports Gala. Speaking on the occasion, he said Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto University has played a very vital role in the field of health.… Continue reading Sports Gala begins

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Shabbir retains J.A Zaman memorial golf title

LAHORE, Mar 12 (APP)- Living up to the expectations and pre tournament ratings, Pakistan’ golf ace Muhammed Shabbir Iqbal of Islamabad club retained the fourth J.A.Zaman Open golf Championship title at the historic par 72 Lahore Gymkhana Golf Course,Golf Course here on Sunday. This achievement was the outcome of consistency in excellence and devoted application… Continue reading Shabbir retains J.A Zaman memorial golf title

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National polo championship gets into action

LAHORE, Mar 12 (APP)- Newage/Master Paints and Barry’s fashioned out sensational victories in the Bank Alfalah National Open Polo Championship for Quaid-e-Azam Gold Cup 2017 here at the jam-packed Lahore Polo Club ground on Sunday. The most prestigious event of national pol calendar finally got into action after one week as the rains earlier this… Continue reading National polo championship gets into action

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Inter-Tehsil Sports Gala begins in Swabi

PESHAWAR, Mar 12 (APP): Inter-Tehsil Sports Gala got under way under the aegis of Directorate of Sports Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at District Swabi more than 300 players are taking part. District Nazim Ameer Rehman was the chief guest on this occasion who formally inaugurated the Gala in colorful opening ceremony. District Sports Officer Tariq Muhammad, officials… Continue reading Inter-Tehsil Sports Gala begins in Swabi

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National Netball Championship from Monday

ISLAMABAD, Mar 12 (APP): National Netball Championship will roll into action from Monday at the Hameedi Hall of Pakistan Sports Complex Islamabad. President Pakistan Netball Federation (PNF) Mudassar Arian told APP on Sunday that all arrangements to hold the event in a befitting manner had been completed.”As many as 12 teams from all over the country are taking… Continue reading National Netball Championship from Monday

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PSL Hockey to be held in country: Hanif Abbasi

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RAWALPINDI, March 12 (APP): Chairman Metro Bus Service and steering committee Punjab Sports Board Hanif Abbasi After on Sunday said after the successful conduct of Pakistan Super League (PSL) final in Lahore, now the PSL Hockey would be held in four cities of Punjab. Some 35 international hockey players would participate in the tournament to… Continue reading PSL Hockey to be held in country: Hanif Abbasi

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Shabbir takes lead on 2n day of J.A.Zaman memorial golf

LAHORE, Mar 11 (APP) Pakistan’s top notch golfer Muhammad Shabbir of Islamabad Golf Club displayed a mix round of brilliance and poor golf to overtake joint leaders Muhammad Ashfaq and Amjad Yousaf on the second day of the 4th J.A.Zaman Memorial Open golf championship here on Saturday at Lahore Gymkhana club. Pakistan national champion Shabbir… Continue reading Shabbir takes lead on 2n day of J.A.Zaman memorial golf

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CM meets special athletes participating in Olympics

APP77-10 LAHORE: March 10 – Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif gives cheque to special athletes Abdullah Tahir, Farah Ehsan and Mahwish Tufail, the participants of Winter Olympics to be held in Austria during a call on meeting. APP

LAHORE, Mar 10 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday met special athletes – Abdullah Tahir, Farrukh Ihsan and Mehwish Tufail – who would depart for Austria to participate in the World Winter Olympics. He gave the athletes cheques of Rs 300,000 each and assured every possible financial help for their families. On… Continue reading CM meets special athletes participating in Olympics

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Ashfaq-Amjad joint leaders on opening day of J A Zaman Memorial Golf

LAHORE, Mar 10 (APP): The opening day of the JA Zaman Memorial Open Golf Championship belonged to Karachi’s players as highly rated Muhammed Ashfaq of Air Men Golf Club Karachi and the upcoming Amjad Yousaf of Karachi Golf Club emerged as the joint leaders at Lahore Gymkhana course, here on Friday. The opening day in a way that… Continue reading Ashfaq-Amjad joint leaders on opening day of J A Zaman Memorial Golf

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Five players of Dar academy named in Pak Jr hockey team

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LAHORE, Mar 10 (APP): Five players of Dar Hockey Academy, the great conveyor belt of hockey talent have been named in the Pakistan junior hockey team for the coming tour to New Zealand and Australia later this month. Dar HA boys in the side are Waqar Younis (goal keeper), Adeel Latif, Awais Arshad, Ali Aziz… Continue reading Five players of Dar academy named in Pak Jr hockey team

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