Memorable performance to win gold of World Jr weightlifting, Nooh

LAHORE, Jul 18 (APP):National weightlifter Nooh Dastgir Butt said that winning the gold medal in the World Junior weightlifting championship in Tashkent is a memorable performance of his career and he looks forward to win laurels for the country in international events in near future. “I feel delighted on my success and it is a… Continue reading Memorable performance to win gold of World Jr weightlifting, Nooh

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Lahore inter district U16 competitions in full swing

  LAHORE, Jul 18 (APP):Lahore and Sheikhupura emerged winners in table tennis competitions on the second day of Lahore Division Inter-District Under-16 Boys Championship here at Nishtar Park Sports Complex on Wednesday. It may be noted here that Sports Board Punjab (SBP) is holding Lahore Division Inter-District Under-16 Boys Championship under the slogan of ‘Green… Continue reading Lahore inter district U16 competitions in full swing

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Pak rugby teams camp for participation in Asian rugby tournament

  LAHORE, Jul 18 (APP):Pakistan rugby teams camp for the build up of the team to take part in Asia Rugby Seven trophy will commence here from July 20 at Pakistan rugby academy ground. “Seventeen shortlisted players will be taking part in the camp which will be held under the watchful eyes of the national… Continue reading Pak rugby teams camp for participation in Asian rugby tournament

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CM felicitates Pak cricket team

  LAHORE, Jul 18 (APP):Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Dr. Hasan Askari congratulated Pakistani cricket team over its success in 3rd ODI match against Zimbabwe. In a message of felicitation, he said, players outclassed Zimbabwean cricket team and Pakistani bowlers played well. “The nation is proud of its cricket team and it is expected that our… Continue reading CM felicitates Pak cricket team

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Pak deaf cricket team to take part in tri-nation series in Bangladesh

  LAHORE, Jul 18 (APP):Pakistan deaf cricket team will take part in tri-nation T20 cricket series being held in September in Dhaka, Bangladesh. “The tri nation series involving India, Pakistan and hosts Bangladesh will be a test of Pak team’s preparations for the inaugural T20 World Cup being held in November in India”, said President,… Continue reading Pak deaf cricket team to take part in tri-nation series in Bangladesh

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Boxers likely to get two-weeks training in Iran for Asian Games

  ISLAMABAD, Jul 18 (APP):Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF) is likely to send boxers for two-weeks training to Iran this month in order to prepare them for Asian Games to take place in Jakarta from August 18 to September 2. Talking to APP, PBF Secretary, Lt. Col. (R) Muhammad Nasir Ijaz Tung said currently the boxers… Continue reading Boxers likely to get two-weeks training in Iran for Asian Games

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Haris Sohail set to return home early from Zimbabwe

  LAHORE, Jul 17 (APP):Pakistan Cricket Board on request of Pakistan cricket Team Management has allowed Haris Sohail to return home from Zimbabwe tour. Haris Sohail had made a request to the Team Management to return home from the ongoing tour of Zimbabwe to attend to his daughter’s illness, said a spokesman of the PCB… Continue reading Haris Sohail set to return home early from Zimbabwe

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AGM gives Chairman PCB unqualified vote of confidence

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LAHORE, Jul 17 (APP):The Pakistan Cricket Board’s General Body has unanimously given Chairman PCB Najam Sethi unqualified vote of confidence for his tireless efforts to revive cricket in Pakistan and to give new identity to Pakistan cricket by launching Pakistan Super League (PSL). The Elected Presidents of the Cricketing Regions of Pakistan gave their vote… Continue reading AGM gives Chairman PCB unqualified vote of confidence

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Pak football fraternity disappointed with PFF

ISLAMABAD, Jul 17 (APP):Pakistan football fraternity believes National Football Federation (PFF) is ignoring the game and talent in the country saying political meddling must be stopped in sports. Talking to APP, former international FIFA referee Ahmed Jan said football talent cannot flourish in the country unless political meddling is not stopped. “Incumbent PFF president Faisal… Continue reading Pak football fraternity disappointed with PFF

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SBP sports competitions start

LAHORE, Jul 17 (APP):Lahore Division Inter-District Under-16 Boys competition in various disciplines got under way here at Nishtar Park Sports Complex on Tuesday. Director Sports Hafeez Bhatti inaugurated the championship at Mini Hockey Stadium Nishtar Park Sports Complex. Muhammad Anees Sheikh and other officials of the SBP also present on this occasion. Sports Board Punjab… Continue reading SBP sports competitions start

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Miandad wants a regular Pak-India bilateral series

  ISLAMABAD, Jul 17 (APP):Batting legend Javed Miandad wanted to see Pakistan-India playing a bilateral series regularly saying when both teams can face each other in World tournaments then why cannot in a regular series. Talking to APP, he questioned Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Board of Cricket for Control in India (BCCI) saying when… Continue reading Miandad wants a regular Pak-India bilateral series

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Women netball trials from July 20

  ISLAMABAD, Jul 17 (APP):The two-day open trials to select National Women Netball Team will be held at PSB Coaching Centre, Karachi from July 20. According to President, Pakistan Netball Federation (PNF), Mudassar Arain, the selected team will participate in Asian Women Netball Championship 2018 to be held at Singapore from September 1 to 8.… Continue reading Women netball trials from July 20

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CM felicitates national cricket team

  LAHORE, Jul 16 (APP):Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Dr Hassan Askari Monday congratulated the national cricket team over its victory against Zimbabwe in second one-day match. In his felicitation message, the chief minister said, “Our players, once again, have exhibited the marvelous performance and outclassed the Zimbabwean cricket team.” He said Usman Shinwari and Hasan… Continue reading CM felicitates national cricket team

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PCB achieves income targets, PSL emerges as most successful brand

LAHORE, Jul 16 (APP):Pakistan Cricket Board Monday very successfully achieved its income target while Pakistan Super League in only its third year of operations has emerged as the most successful brand in Pakistan and has become a major source of revenue. This was noted by the members of the Governing Board of the Pakistan Cricket… Continue reading PCB achieves income targets, PSL emerges as most successful brand

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Pakistan to open Asian Games hockey campaign against Thailand

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ISLAMABAD, Jul 16 (APP):Pakistan men’s hockey team will open its Asian Games campaign against Thailand August 20 in Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) Sports Complex, Jakarta, Indonesia. The Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) Monday announced fixtures for Asian Games. The 18th edition of the Games will see the highest ever number of participating teams in the history,… Continue reading Pakistan to open Asian Games hockey campaign against Thailand

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PHF wants a proper annual budget

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ISLAMABAD, July 16 (APP):Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) Secretary Shahbaz Ahmed Sr wants a proper annual budget for the federation saying every time we have to plea for grants to government which is why we are lacking behind in the game. Talking to APP, Shahbaz said every time we have to plea for grants from the… Continue reading PHF wants a proper annual budget

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SBP announces schedule for U16 competitions

LAHORE, Jul 16 (APP):Sports Board Punjab (SBP) Monday issued schedule of Lahore Division Inter-District Under-16 Boys Championships commencing from tomorrow at Nishtar Park Sports Complex. Lahore Division Inter-District Under-16 Boys Championship will be held with the collaboration of sports associations under the slogan of ‘Green and Healthy Punjab’. The teams from Lahore, Kasur, Sheikhupura and… Continue reading SBP announces schedule for U16 competitions

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CDA to allocate alternate site to PCB for cricket stadium

ISLAMABAD, Jul 16 (APP):The Capital Development Authority (CDA) will be allocating an alternate place to Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for building a cricket stadium in the Federal Capital. Talking to APP, a top PCB official said the board and CDA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in 2012 under which the CDA allotted 35 acres… Continue reading CDA to allocate alternate site to PCB for cricket stadium

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Pak cycling contingent to attend training camp in Korea

  ISLAMABAD, Jul 16 (APP):The two-member Pakistani cycling contingent will depart to Korea on Wednesday to attend a training camp. Talking to APP, PCF Secretary Syed Azhar Ali Shah said the training camp will kick off from July 19 in Korea. “The Pakistani contingent includes a cyclist Arsalan Anjum and coach Najeeb ul Rehman. Our… Continue reading Pak cycling contingent to attend training camp in Korea

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Six-Nation Int’l Hockey Tournament likely to be shifted to Lahore

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ISLAMABAD, Jul 16 (APP):Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) is expected to shift the Six-Nation International Hockey Tournament from Rawalpindi to Lahore. Talking to APP here Monday, a PHF official said the tournament was due to be hosted in Army Stadium in Rawalpindi but as a new astro-turf is to be laid there therefore the tournament is… Continue reading Six-Nation Int’l Hockey Tournament likely to be shifted to Lahore

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