ISLAMABAD, Aug 16 (APP):Pakistan Athletics team head coach Muhammad Asghar Gill is hopeful that the national athletes will clinch medals in the Asian Games to take place in Jakarta, Indonesia from August 18 to September 2. Talking to APP, he said the training camp for preparation of the event is underway here at Jinnah Stadium. “I along… Continue reading Pak Athletics coach hopeful for medals in Asian Games
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Pak beat India in Asian junior baseball championship
LAHORE, Aug 15 (APP):Pakistan U12 baseball team gave baseball lesson to arch rival India with a 16-0 thrashing in the Asian U12 baseball championship on Wednesday in Chinese Taipei. The green shirts put up a dazzling performance in front of a sizable crowd and maintained all time supremacy with collective efforts, said the information made… Continue reading Pak beat India in Asian junior baseball championship
Nowshera Zalmi Greens wins Zalmi Azadi Cup
LAHORE, Aug 15 (APP):Nowshera Zalmi Greens won Zalmi Azadi Cup with a thumping seven wicket win over Khyber Zalmi in the final at Arbab Niaz Stadium, Peshawar on Wednesday. Khyber Zalmi greens put into bat were all out for 151 runs. Rehan Afridi scored 40 runs in the role of top scorer. Umar Alam took 3… Continue reading Nowshera Zalmi Greens wins Zalmi Azadi Cup
Qamar urges PSF to approve sending of U-11, 13 players to Asian Championship
PESHAWAR, Aug 15 (APP):Former World Squash Champion Qamar Zaman Wednesday urged the Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) Chief Mujahid Anwar Khan to approve and make arrangements for sending the Under-11 and Under-13 probables to the upcoming Asian Junior Squash Championship to be held in Chennai, India from September 26-29, 2018. Talking to reporters, the former squash… Continue reading Qamar urges PSF to approve sending of U-11, 13 players to Asian Championship
Pak jr team clinch Peace Int’l Juvenile Cup
ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (APP):Pakistan junior football team clinched the 4th Peace International Juvenile Cup played in Shenyang, China. Pakistan beat South Korea by 4-2 on penalties and won the final. Earlier Pakistan won 2, drew 1 and lost 1 matches in group stages and later qualified for the quarter finals. Pakistan won the quarter finals… Continue reading Pak jr team clinch Peace Int’l Juvenile Cup
Ali clinch Azadi Cup Tenpin Bowling C’ship
ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (APP):Ali Suria of Karachi clinched the Master singles of Azadi Cup Tenpin Bowling Championship played here at Leisure City bowling club Safa Gold Mall. Ali won the title of singles category with a massive total of 396 pin with 198 average while Saleem Baig secured 2nd sport by scoring 385 pin… Continue reading Ali clinch Azadi Cup Tenpin Bowling C’ship
Lahore Qalandar team cut Independence Day cake amid slogans of Pakistan Zindabad
PESHAWAR, Aug 14 (APP):The teams members of Lahore Qalandar, a franchise of Pakistan Super League (PSL), on Tuesday cut a large size cake in connection with Pakistan’s 71st independence day amid slogans of Pakistan Zindabad. National cricket hero, Fakhar Zaman and other teams members formally cut specially designed cake in presence of tribal elders… Continue reading Lahore Qalandar team cut Independence Day cake amid slogans of Pakistan Zindabad
POA offers felicitation on Independence Day
LAHORE, Aug 13 (APP):President Pakistan Olympic Association Lt-Gen (R) Syed Arif Hasan and the entire Olympic Family of Pakistan offered heartiest felicitations to the Pakistani nation on the 71st Independence Day of Pakistan. “Indeed this remarkable day summons the nation to pledge its commitment and determination for the sake of Pakistan to make it… Continue reading POA offers felicitation on Independence Day
Sports competitions on Independence Day
LAHORE, Aug 13 (APP):Divisional Sports Department, in collaboration with Sports Board Punjab, organised the Independence Day Inter-Clubs Karate and Taekwondo competitions at Nishtar Park Sports Complex Gymnasium Hall, here on Monday. Director Admin SBP Javed Chohan was the chief guest on the occasion and later on he distributed prizes among prominent performers. District Sports… Continue reading Sports competitions on Independence Day
Angel Club wins Independence Day female netball title
LAHORE, Aug 13 (APP):The Angel Club outplayed Evergreen Club by 18-14 in the final to win the title of Inter Club Girls Netball Championship here on Monday at the Lahore College for Women University. Five clubs participated in the event, which was held under the aegis of the Punjab Netball Association as part of… Continue reading Angel Club wins Independence Day female netball title
Grand colourful ceremony at SBP on Independence Day
LAHORE, Aug 13 (APP)::The Sports Department Punjab will organise a grand colourful ceremony to mark the Independence Day of the country and International Youth Day at Punjabi Institute of Language, Art and Culture (PILAC) here on Tuesday at 11am. Chief Secretary Punjab Akbar Hussain Durrani will hoist the national flag on this occasion. Secretary… Continue reading Grand colourful ceremony at SBP on Independence Day
Independence Day hockey match on August 14
LAHORE, Aug 13 (APP):Quaid-e-Azam XI will take on Allama Iqbal XI in an exhibition hockey on Tuesday to mark the celebrations of Independence Day at Johar Town Hockey Stadium. A number of former hockey Olympians and international players will feature in the match.
Khyber Zalmi to clash against Nowshera Zalmi in Twenty20 Cricket Cup final
PESHAWAR, Aug 13 (APP):Khyber Zalmi Green setup final showdown against Nowshera Zalmi in the final of the Jashan-e-Azadi Zalmi Twenty20 Cricket Cup-2018 being played here at Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium on Monday. Former medium pace and head coach Muhammad Akram also witnessed the matches to appraise him about the exiting talent the Cup meant for.… Continue reading Khyber Zalmi to clash against Nowshera Zalmi in Twenty20 Cricket Cup final
PBCC training course for umpires from Sep 3
ISLAMABAD, Aug 13 (APP):Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) will hold a training course for umpires in Lahore from September 3 to 7. Talking to APP, PBCC Chairman Syed Sultan Shah said a total of 16 umpires from all over the country had been called in for the course. “In the three day course, umpires will… Continue reading PBCC training course for umpires from Sep 3
Foreign players to start arriving from Sep 7 for Int’l Squash tournaments
ISLAMABAD, Aug 13 (APP):Foreign players will be arriving in Pakistan from September 7 to feature in the International Men and Women Squash tournaments to take place here at Mushaf Squash Complex. Talking to APP, a Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) official said Chief of the Air Staff (COAS) International Men Squash and Pakistan International Women Squash tournaments will… Continue reading Foreign players to start arriving from Sep 7 for Int’l Squash tournaments
PBCC congratulates Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD, Aug 13 (APP):Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) Monday congratulated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on historic victory in General Elections 2018. In a statemenet issued here, PBCC Chairman Syed Sultan Shah said Imran fought hard with zest and determination for 20 years against the status quo and social injustice. “Imran gave political awareness to… Continue reading PBCC congratulates Imran Khan
Saleem firm on 1st spot in Professional Singles of Tenpin Bowling
ISLAMABAD, Aug 13 (APP):Saleem Baig stands firm on 1st spot in the Professional Singles category of the Azadi Cup Tenpin Bowling Championship 2018 being played here at Leisure City bowling club Safa Gold Mall, F-7 Markaz. More than 60 professional players participated in first round of Professional Singles matches completing a set of 6… Continue reading Saleem firm on 1st spot in Professional Singles of Tenpin Bowling
Qalandars’ development programme incredible opportunity for youngsters: Fakhar Zaman
ISLAMABAD, Aug 12 (APP):Pakistan batsman Fakhar Zaman said Sunday the Lahore Qalandars’ development programme is an amazing opportunity for youngsters. While speaking to a private news channel, Zaman said through this program, talent from far-flung areas will have a chance to shine. “These areas have a lot of talent, however, a lack of facilities… Continue reading Qalandars’ development programme incredible opportunity for youngsters: Fakhar Zaman
Imran Khan and team will do what is best for country: Waqar Younis
ISLAMABAD, Aug 12 (APP):Former Pakistan Test and ODI captain Waqar Younis believes that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan and his team will do what is best for the country. Speaking to a private news channl on Sunday , he welcomed the change and expressed hopes of a better future for Pakistan. The 46-year-old… Continue reading Imran Khan and team will do what is best for country: Waqar Younis
Yasin, Humam Ahmad to clash in Independence Day Squash final
PESHAWAR, Aug 12 (APP):Top seeded Yasin Khattak and second seed Humam Ahmad will clash in the final of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Independence Day Junior Age Group Squash Championship being played here at PAF Hashim Khan Squash Complex. In the first semi-final Yasin Khattak did not face any resistance against against Shoaib Afzal and recorded… Continue reading Yasin, Humam Ahmad to clash in Independence Day Squash final