LAHORE, Oct 8 (APP): In the first fixture of the three Match series between the probables for Pakistan’s national senior and the under 21 sides, the junior string surprised the national team by playing a 2-2 draw at the Hockey Stadium, Johar Town here on Saturday. In the 60 minute match of four quarters. It… Continue reading Pak juniors play 2-2 with seniors in hockey match
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Pakistan loses to host Thailand in Women Asia Hockey Cup
PESHAWAR, Oct 8 (APP): Host Thailand defeated Pakistan by 5 1 in the semi finals of the ongoing Women Asian Federation Hockey Cup being played at Bangkok, Thailand on Saturday. Led by 2 1 at half time, the host Thailand women team fully dominated the proceedings and did not give room to Pakistan strikers to… Continue reading Pakistan loses to host Thailand in Women Asia Hockey Cup
Guys makes new world records in cycling during 2nd Pakistan Coast Guards
KARACHI, Oct 7 (APP): Guys belong to Karachi made new world records in cycling during the 2nd Pakistan Coast Guards Anti-Terrorism, Anti-Narcotics Tour De Balochistan Makran Coastal Highway 550 Kilometers Cycle Race 2016 from Karachi to Gwadar (PCGCR) to pay homage to the personnel and officers of Pakistan Army, Navy, Air Force, Police, Rangers, Frontier… Continue reading Guys makes new world records in cycling during 2nd Pakistan Coast Guards
Departments agree to provide employment,PHF
LAHORE, Oct 7 (APP): A few departments have agreed to provide employment to hockey players on the request of Pakistan Hockey Federation. “PHF approached a number of departments in regard to provision of jobs to deserving hockey players and it is a good omen that a few (departments) have agreed to it,” a spokesman of… Continue reading Departments agree to provide employment,PHF
PHF shortlists U21 hockey players
LAHORE, Oct 7 (APP)-Pakistan Hockey Federation here on Friday announced the names of 26 shortlisted U21 players to attend the final phase of the camp training for the participation of the team in Sultan of Johor Cup being played from October 31 in Johor Baru, Malaysia. Originally 35 boys were selected, who have been going… Continue reading PHF shortlists U21 hockey players
Quaid and Nadeem match drawn in football league
LAHORE, Oct 7 (APP)- Quaid Manga FC and Nadeem FC played a 1-1 draw in the Super Round of Fame Football League at Model town ground here on Friday. Usama gave lead to of Nadeem FC in 76thminute after the first half failed to provide any goal. The lead proved short lived as Quaid FC… Continue reading Quaid and Nadeem match drawn in football league
Pak team to participate in Weightlifting C’ships
ISLAMABAD Oct 7 (APP): Pakistan weightlifting team will participate in Youth World and Commonwealth Youth and Junior weightlifting championships being held in Malaysia from October 25 to 30. According to Chief Executive Officer, Pakistan Weightlifting Federation, Muhammad Imran Butt the six member team include Talha Talib (62 Kg), Farhan Amjad (77 Kg) and Muhammad Saqib… Continue reading Pak team to participate in Weightlifting C’ships
Jobs for players “tremendous boost” for Pakistan Hockey: Shahbaz
ISLAMABAD, Oct 7 (APP): Pakistan Hockey Federation’s (PHF) efforts to solve financial problems of hockey players have yielded results as more than 70 players are going to get jobs in different departments. “This will be a tremendous boost for our hockey. The players will now be able to fully concentrate on their game,” Secretary PHF… Continue reading Jobs for players “tremendous boost” for Pakistan Hockey: Shahbaz
National hockey camp for Sultan of Johor Cup Malaysia in full swing
PESHAWAR, Oct 7 (APP): The training camp of Pakistan Under-21 hockey probables for the Sultan of Johor Cup in the Malaysian City of Johor Baru to be played from Oct 31 to Nov 6 has been in progress in Johar Town Hockey Stadium Lahore under the supervision of the head coach Olympian Tahir Zaman. Talking to APP,… Continue reading National hockey camp for Sultan of Johor Cup Malaysia in full swing
DG, SBP takes notice of bodybuilders death
LAHORE, Oct 7 (APP):- Director General Sports Punjab Zulfiqar Ahmed Ghumman has taken serious notice of the sudden deaths of bodybuilders in the Punjab province and asked the Director General Health to make effective measures for free dope tests in all government hospitals to curb the doping menace among players particularly bodybuilders. In his letter… Continue reading DG, SBP takes notice of bodybuilders death
Pak team to participate in Power lifting C’ship
ISLAMABAD, Oct 7 (APP): A nine member Pakistan team will participate in the Asia Oceania Power lifting Championship scheduled to be held in New Zealand from December 4 to 11. Talking to APP, Twinkle Sohail who clinched a gold medal in 2015 Asian Power lifting (bench press) Championship said as many as nine players (five male… Continue reading Pak team to participate in Power lifting C’ship
Pak women creates history by moving into SF of AHF Cup
LAHORE, Oct 6 (APP) Pakistani women hockey team created history qualifying for the semi final of the Asian Hockey Federation Cup for the first time earning a 1 1 draw against Singapore at the Thailand National Hockey Training Centre in Bangkok on Thursday. In their last pool fixture against Singapore, who had won both their… Continue reading Pak women creates history by moving into SF of AHF Cup
IFA to participate in Int’l Jr. Football
ISLAMABAD, Oct 6 (APP): Islamabad Football Association (IFA) will be participating in the International Junior Football Tournament scheduled to be held in China this month. According to Secretary IFA, Syed Sharafat Hussain Bukhari, the tournament will be played from October 23 to 31.
PCB congratulates team, management for the WI victory
ISLAMABAD, Oct 6 (APP): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday congratulated Pakistan team and management for the remarkable 3-0 victory over West Indies in the ODI series. Chairman PCB Shaharyar M. Khan congratulated ODI Skipper Azhar Ali, Head Coach Mickey Arthur, Manager Wasim Bari, the team and the support staff for the victory, said a… Continue reading PCB congratulates team, management for the WI victory
Ex, current cricketers full of praise for Babar
ISLAMABAD, Oct 6 (APP): Former and current cricketers have praised the green-shirts for their superb 3-0 victory over West Indies in the ODI series and have also admired batsman Babar Azam who has taken the cricketing world by storm by scoring three consecutive centuries. Babar scored 120 runs in the first ODI while hit a magnificent… Continue reading Ex, current cricketers full of praise for Babar
Pak men, women team to leave for Dhaka
LAHORE, Oct 6 (APP): Pakistan men junior and women junior handball teams will be leaving on Friday for Bangladesh to participate in the International Handball Federation (IHF) South and Central Asia men & women Handball Trophy being held in Dhaka from October 9-13. “The participation of our teams, both male and female,will help in raising the standard… Continue reading Pak men, women team to leave for Dhaka
Football league in full swing
LAHORE, Oct 6 (APP)- Real Lahore FC outplayed Baba Cargo FC 3-0 and Campus United FC and Lahore United FC played a 1-1 draw in the Super Round of Fame Football League here on Thursday at model town ground. Zeeshan of Real Lahore put his side in front with the edition of 32nd minute as Moazzam… Continue reading Football league in full swing
Girls netball championship in Karachi
LAHORE,Oct 6 (APP)-Pakistan Netball Federation and Sindh Netball Association are jointly organising the Karachi Girls Netball Cup from October 27 at City School PAF Chapter, Karachi. The three-day event will have two categories,U-17 School/ O-Level and U-19 College/ A-Level. “We are confident that a good number of educational institutions will field their teams in both… Continue reading Girls netball championship in Karachi
Pakistan not desperate to play with India: Tauseef Ahmed
ISLAMABAD, Oct 6 (APP): Former Cricketer and member selection committee Tauseef Ahmed has said that Pakistan is not desperate for playing cricket with India. While talking to a private news channel, Tauseef said a time will come when India will be afraid of Pakistan. “We don’t care if India does not want to play against us,” he said.… Continue reading Pakistan not desperate to play with India: Tauseef Ahmed
Babar Azam etches his name in cricket history
ISLAMABAD, Oct 6 (APP): Pakistan’s emerging middle-order batsman Babar Azam etched his name in the elite company of cricketers when on Wednesday he hammered his third successive hundred against West Indies in the three-match series. The 21-year-old batting prodigy played three classical innings of 121, 123 and 117 in the series. His third ton -117… Continue reading Babar Azam etches his name in cricket history