MULTAN,Aug 9 (APP):District sports department organized Independence day basketball festival match at sports complex in which Multan team defeated Muzaffargarh team here on Thursday. Multan team scored 42 points while Muzaffargarh scored 33 points. Majid Khan and Usama performed as referee.Assistant Commissioner Revenue Irfan Anwar alongwith divisional sports officer Nadeem Anjum distributed prizes on the… Continue reading Multan wins Independence-day basketball match
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Three matches decided in Zalmi Azadi Cricket Cup
LAHORE, Aug 09 (APP):Kohat Zalmi and Chitral Zalmi and Haripur Zalmi notched up victories on the second day of the Zalmi Azadi Cricket Cup at different venues of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa on Thursday. In the first match of the day, Kohat Zalmi Blues defeated FR Zalmi by 4 runs. Muhammad Dawood scored 64 runs and Shakeel Shah… Continue reading Three matches decided in Zalmi Azadi Cricket Cup
Mohammad Yousuf rates Pakistan as favorites to win ICC World Cup 2019
ISLAMABAD, Aug 8 (APP):Former batsman Mohammad Yousuf believes that Pakistan is favorites to win the 2019 ICC World Cup. The former stalwart batsman said that Pakistan’s bowling can put them on top in the ODI carnival of next year. Furthermore, Pakistan had also triumphed in the 2017 edition of the Champions Trophy which took place… Continue reading Mohammad Yousuf rates Pakistan as favorites to win ICC World Cup 2019
Fit-again Glenn Maxwell eyes Pakistan Tests for return
ISLAMABAD, Aug 8 (APP):Australian batsman Glenn Maxwell, who is recovering from a shoulder injury, has said that he is hoping to get selected for the upcoming two-match Test series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The 29-year-old further assured that he would be ready for the series if selection went his way.… Continue reading Fit-again Glenn Maxwell eyes Pakistan Tests for return
Azadi badminton tournament from Aug 11
ISLAMABAD, Aug 8 (APP):Twin Cities Jashan-i-Azadi Badminton Tournament will kick off from August 11, at Shahbaz Sharif Sports Complex, Rawalpindi. According to Chief Organizer, Mutahir Suhail players of Rawalpindi and Islamabad can take part in the tournament. He said three categories will be contested in the championship including Men’s doubles, Ladies Single and Boy… Continue reading Azadi badminton tournament from Aug 11
G-8 club win match
ISLAMABAD, Aug 8 (APP):G-8 United Club beat Gilgit-Baltistan club by 2-0 goals in the Islamabad Jashan-i-Azadi Football tournament here at Rover Ground. In the 10th minutes of the first half, Ghayoor Khan scored the first goal for G-8 Club and Hassan doubled the margin by 2-0 in the 25th minutes of the 2nd half.… Continue reading G-8 club win match
PCB announces domestic cricket calendar 2018-19
LAHORE, Aug 07 (APP):The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday announced the Domestic Cricket Calendar for the 2018-19 cricket season increasing players fee and cash incentives for winning domestic cricket titles. The forthcoming domestic cricket season includes Regional Inter-District Senior (3-day), Inter Region U-19 (One-day and 3-day), Pentangular U-19 T-20 Cup, Regional Inter District… Continue reading PCB announces domestic cricket calendar 2018-19
Hockey turfs to be laid in six cities
ISLAMABAD, Aug 7 (APP):Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) will be laying synthetic hockey turfs in six cities of the country at a cost of Rs 200 million. Talking to APP, a PSB official said the synthetic hockey turfs will be laid in cities including Islamabad, Quetta, Wah Cantt, Faisalabad, Peshawar and Karachi. “The amount for… Continue reading Hockey turfs to be laid in six cities
113-member Pak contingent to bear own expenses for Asian Games
ISLAMABAD, Aug 7 (APP):A 113-member Pakistani contingent will be bearing their own expenses to participate in the Asian Games to be held in Indonesia from August 18 to September 2. Talking to APP, a Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) official said games of football, bridge, fencing, gymnastic, paragliding, pencak silat, sepak takraw, soft tennis, sport… Continue reading 113-member Pak contingent to bear own expenses for Asian Games
ITF to grant $50,000 to PTF for developing ailing courts
ISLAMABAD, Aug 7 (APP):International Tennis Federation (ITF) will grant an amount of $50,000 to Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) for developing the ailing complex courts. PTF was also awarded with Rs 5 million grant by the former government and the federation has started the conversion of 5 clay courts to hard-synthetic, at a project cost… Continue reading ITF to grant $50,000 to PTF for developing ailing courts
PBCC give central contracts to 17 players
ISLAMABAD, Aug 7 (APP):Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) Tuesday awarded central contracts to 17 players for a period of six months from July to December, 2018. The central contracts were given in three categories Category A (Rs 12,000), Category B (Rs 10,000) and Category C (Rs 9,000) after viewing performances of players, said a… Continue reading PBCC give central contracts to 17 players
Wrestler Inayat to represent Pakistan in Youth Olympic in Argentina
LAHORE, Aug 07 (APP):Wrestler Inayat Ullah will represent Pakistan in the Youth Olympic Games, being held from October 6-18 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. “United World Wrestling (UWW) has allocated a Universality Place to Pakistan and Inayat been picked to display his talent and prowess in 65-Kg of Wrestling Competition during these Games,” said Muhammad… Continue reading Wrestler Inayat to represent Pakistan in Youth Olympic in Argentina
DG SBP condoles death of SBP employee
LAHORE, Aug 07 (APP):Director General Sports Punjab Muhammad Aamir Jan has expressed his heartfelt condolences on the death of SBP telephone operator Qari Muhammad Altaf, who died due to heart attack Monday night. Aamir Jan, in a condolence message on Tuesday, conveyed his sympathies to the members of the bereaved family. He also prayed… Continue reading DG SBP condoles death of SBP employee
Saddi vows to pull 2200-kg vehicle with his moustaches on I-Day
LAHORE, Aug 07 (APP):Pakistan’s Guinness World Record holder Mohammad Saddi has expressed the determination to celebrate Independence Day in a befitting manner by pulling 2200-kg motor vehicle with his moustaches in Faisalabad. Talking to the media on Tuesday at National Hockey Stadium, Saddi informed that he will offer the record breaking performance on August… Continue reading Saddi vows to pull 2200-kg vehicle with his moustaches on I-Day
Zalmi Azadi cricket cup
LAHORE, Aug 06 (APP):Zalmi Azadi Cup will go into action from Tuesday with the opening two matches to be played at Peshawar’s Arbab Niaz Stadium. Chairman Javed Afridi, has dedicated this cup to all those who have laid their lives for this country. The number 1 team of PSL in terms of brand value,… Continue reading Zalmi Azadi cricket cup
PCB announces list of centrally contracted players
LAHORE, Aug 06 (APP):Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Monday announced the list of 33 centrally contracted players for the 2018-19 season. “The Central Contracts Selection Committee comprising Director Cricket Operations Haroon Rashid, National Chief Selector Inzamam Ul Haq and Director Academies Mudassar Nazar, had recommended and Chairman PCB Najam Sethi approved the attached list of… Continue reading PCB announces list of centrally contracted players
SBP striving for nurturing hockey talent: DG SBP
LAHORE, Aug 06 (APP):Director General Sports Punjab Muhammad Aamir Jan has said that Pakistan has plenty of talent in hockey and the Sports Board Punjab (SBP) is striving to nurture that talent in a proper way. He expressed these views at the final match of the 71st Independence Day celebrations Inter-School Hockey Tournament at… Continue reading SBP striving for nurturing hockey talent: DG SBP
Pakistan International Veteran XI chalk-out plan to promote football
PESHAWAR, Aug 06 (APP):Pakistan International Veteran XI Monday finalized the technical plan to bring national game clusters into the national stream and to enhance the player’s skills to elevate the overall sport on modern scientific levels. Talking to APP, chief of the Pakistan International Veteran XI Mian Abbas said that they have launched a… Continue reading Pakistan International Veteran XI chalk-out plan to promote football
Venue changed for Azadi Cup Tenpin Bowling C’ship
ISLAMABAD, Aug 6 (APP):The venue to host the Azadi Cup Tenpin Bowling Championship 2018 has been changed and now the event will be held here at Leisure City Bowling Club, Safa Gold Mall, from August 10 to 14. According to Pakistan Tenpin Bowling Federation (PTBF) Secretary Ijaz ur Rehman, the championship was first to… Continue reading Venue changed for Azadi Cup Tenpin Bowling C’ship
Round four of U-19 One Day from Tuesday
ISLAMABAD, Aug 6 (APP):The round four of Inter Region Under-19 One Day Tournament 2018-19 will be played from Tuesday with eight matches to be staged at different venues across the country. The Group A matches includes Lahore Region White v Rawalpindi Region at Pindi Stadium, Rawalpindi; Karachi Region Whites v AJK Region at KRL… Continue reading Round four of U-19 One Day from Tuesday