ISLAMABAD, Jan 22 (APP):Pakistan Billiards and Snooker Association (PBSA) Chairman Alamgir A Shaikh said on Tuesday that participation of the country’s cueists in international events was doubtful due to financial constraints as the federation had not received any funding from the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) during the ongoing year. “The annual grant issued by the… Continue reading Pak cueists’ participation in key int’l events doubtful due to funds crunch: PBSA chairman
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Gold-winning Pak Junior Squash given a heroic welcome on return
ISLAMABAD, Jan 22 (APP):Pakistan Junior Squash team received a heroic welcome when they returned homeon early Tuesday following their astounding show in the 19th Asian Junior Squash TeamChampionship at Pattaya, Thailand. After registering wins in all their pool matches, Pakistan team outclassed traditional rivals India 2-0 in the final to claim the gold medal. The… Continue reading Gold-winning Pak Junior Squash given a heroic welcome on return
KP Tennis players to appear in Davis Cup trials on Jan 23
PESHAWAR, Jan 21 (APP):A total of five top ranking players from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa would appear in the trials to be held on January 23 at Pakistan Tennis Federation Club Islamabad for the forthcoming Davis Cup in February in India.This was stated by Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa TennisAssociation Umar Ayaz while talking to APP here on Monday. He said… Continue reading KP Tennis players to appear in Davis Cup trials on Jan 23
PAF Academy Asghar Khan wins Inter Base Golf Ch’ship
ISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (APP):Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Academy Asghar Khan displayed superb skills to win the PAF Inter Base Golf Championship 2019 that took place at Peshawar Golf Club, Peshawar.PAF Base Peshawar finished second, while PAF Base Mushhaf ended third to take away net prizes, a spokesman of PAF said here on Monday. First and… Continue reading PAF Academy Asghar Khan wins Inter Base Golf Ch’ship
All Pakistan National Under-17 Squash Championship begins in City
PESHAWAR, Jan 21 (APP):The qualifying round of the All Pakistan National Under-17 Squash Championship got under way here at PAF Hashim Khan Squash Complex on Monday. Secretary Irrigation Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Daud Khan was the chief guest on this occasion who formally inaugurated the Championship.Vice President Pakistan Squash Federation Qamar Zaman, chief referee Munawaz Zaman,Nazim Nawa Khali Sajjad… Continue reading All Pakistan National Under-17 Squash Championship begins in City
HBL PSL Replacement Draft on Jan 24
LAHORE, Jan 21 (APP):The HBL Pakistan Super League Replacement Draft will be held here on January 24 at the Gaddafi stadium.Teams will draft replacements for PSL and will select their 21st player (local player) if needed, said a spokesman of the Pakistan Cricket Board on Monday.
More can be done to improve SA pitches: Ramiz
ISLAMABAD, Jan 20 (APP):Former Pakistan cricket team captain Ramiz Raja Sunday said the more work can be done to improve the standard of cricket pitches in South Africa. Ramiz, now a TV commentator, expressed this in an interview to private news channel, after Pakistan’s recent 3-0 Test series defeat to the Proteas in their backyard,… Continue reading More can be done to improve SA pitches: Ramiz
AB de Villiers, other foreign players show their willingness to play in Pakistan:PCB Chairman
ISLAMABAD, Jan 20 (APP):Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Ehsan Mani Sunday said there are many foreign players,including AB de Villiers and others were showing their willingness and interest to play in Pakistan. He said the PCB was in talks with other cricketing nations to bring back more international cricket to the country and added it… Continue reading AB de Villiers, other foreign players show their willingness to play in Pakistan:PCB Chairman
DC Khyber Green secure win as Islamia University-Shinwari Stori play a goal-less draw
PESHAWAR, Jan 19 (APP):Deputy Commissioner Khyber Green advanced to next round while defending champion Shinwari Stori and Islamia University team played a goal-less draw in the ongoing 2nd Tabdeele Football Cup being played here at Tehmas Khan Football Stadium on Saturday. District Nazim Peshawar Muhammad Asim Khan was the chief guest on this occasion. Before… Continue reading DC Khyber Green secure win as Islamia University-Shinwari Stori play a goal-less draw
PBG in final of Battle Axe Polo Cup
LAHORE, Jan 18 (APP):Polo D Sufi defeated PBG/Remounts by a narrow margin of 9-8 to qualify for the main final of the Battle Axe Polo Cup here at Cavalry Polo ground on Friday. Raja Temur Nadeem emerged as hero of the Polo D Sufi as he fired in fabulous five goals while Ahmed Ali Tiwana… Continue reading PBG in final of Battle Axe Polo Cup
Pakistan enter into Team Championship semi-finals
PESHAWAR, Jan 18 (APP):Pakistan squash team took berth into the semi-final after recording another important victory against host Thailand in the ongoing 19th Asian Junior Squash Team Championship being played at Pattaya (Thailand). In the last pool match, Pakistan team defeated Thailand by 3-0 and thus moved to the semi-finals. Pakistan would now play the… Continue reading Pakistan enter into Team Championship semi-finals
Govt provides over Rs 1.2 bln financial assistance to Sports Federations in last five years, NA told
ISLAMABAD, Jan 18 (APP):The government has provided over Rs 1.20 billion financial assistance/grant to affiliated National Sports Federations for promotion of sports during the last five years, Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination Dr Fehmida Mirza told National Assembly. In a written replying to a question of Gul Dad Khan, she said Pakistan Sports Board has allocated… Continue reading Govt provides over Rs 1.2 bln financial assistance to Sports Federations in last five years, NA told
National U-21 Jubilee Insurance Snooker Championship begins
PESHAWAR, Jan 17 (APP):The 21st edition of the Under-21 National Jubilee Insurance Snooker Championship under the aegis of Pakistan Billiard and Snooker Association got under way at Jinnah Sports Complex Islamabad on Thursday.
Battle Axe Polo Cup: victory for PBG
LAHORE, Jan 17 (APP):Sensational Raja Sami Ullah steered BG/Remounts to a thumping 13-5 1/2 victory over Diamond Paints/Guard Group in the Battle Axe Polo Cup here at Fortress Stadium on Thursday.
19th Asian Junior Squash Champion Pakistan stun India, beat Korea in 19th Asian Squash Team Championship
PESHAWAR, Jan 17 (APP):Pakistan team recorded victories against India and Korean on the opening day of the ongoing 19th Asian Junior Squash Team Championship being in progress at Pattaya (Thailand) on Thursday. Pakistan team played against Korea in the morning session and won by 3-0.
Google pays tribute to Pakistan’s first Test captain Abdul Hafeez Kardar
ISLAMABAD, Jan 17 (APP):Search engine Google is celebrating the legacy of Abdul Hafeez Kardar on his 94th birth anniversary Thursday , with a special doodle dedicated to the man who captained Pakistan’s first ever Test cricket team. Today’s Google Doodle shows an image of Kardar, who is remembered as the father of Pakistan cricket, playing… Continue reading Google pays tribute to Pakistan’s first Test captain Abdul Hafeez Kardar
POA modern constitution under IOC Vision-2020 to be implemented with zeal and spirit: Aqil Shah
PESHAWAR, Jan 17 (APP):President Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Olympic Association and former Sports Minister Syed Aqil Shah Thursday said that the modern constitution under the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Vision-2020 would be implemented with zeal and spirit.
Pakistan beat Korea, India in Asian Junior Squash Team Championship
ISLAMABAD, Jan 17 (APP):Pakistan players produced another outstanding display when on Thursday they notched up two consecutive wins in the 19th Asian Junior Squash Team Championship in Pattaya, Thailand.
Pakistan go down fighting as Australia U16 win fourth 50-over match
LAHORE, Jan 16 (APP):Australia U16 won the fourth 50-over-a-side match of the five-match series against Pakistan U16 by a 27-run margin at the ICC Academy in Dubai on Wednesday. The series is now tied at 2-2 with the decider to be played at the same venue on January 18, said the information made available here… Continue reading Pakistan go down fighting as Australia U16 win fourth 50-over match
Ammar wins men’s single title of Punjab badminton championship
LAHORE, Jan 16 (APP):Ammar Masood of Lahore Ammar Masood beat Muqsit Islam from Faisalabad by 24-22, 21-8 in the final to lift the men’s single title of the Punjab badminton championship here on Wednesday at Nishtar Park sports complex hall. Ammar raced through the success with ease and comfort with a all round performance sniffing… Continue reading Ammar wins men’s single title of Punjab badminton championship