LAHORE, May 21 (APP):Aspiring young footballers were seen busy in learning modern day football techniques on the opening day of the Model Town football academy summer camp here on Monday at MFTA ground. Players, boys and girls, were separately taught basics of the game under the watchful eyes of experienced coaches, said MFTA President, Mian… Continue reading MFTA football summer camp
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Ramadan Tenpin Bowling Championship to begin on May 25
LAHORE, May 21 (APP)::Ramadan Tenpin Bowling Championship will swing into action on May 25 at Islamabad’s Leisure City Bowling Club Safa Gold mall under the supervision of Pakistan Tenpin Bowling Federation. The players from twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad besides top notch of the country will feature in Master singles, a spokesman of PTPB… Continue reading Ramadan Tenpin Bowling Championship to begin on May 25
Cycling fascinate me, mountain girl Aqila says
HUNZA (Gilgit-Baltistan), May 20 (APP)::Young, energetic and talented Aqila Saleem expressed the optimism that she would soon be representing national team, if provided in-time opportunities. Talking to APP in an exclusive chat, 17-year-old Aqila, who got the honour of being the only female cyclist from Gilgit-Baltistan, who took part side-by-side national and international cyclists in… Continue reading Cycling fascinate me, mountain girl Aqila says
Players need to be provided employment: Jansher
ISLAMABAD, May 20 (APP):Former World No1 Jansher Khan Sunday said the game of squash cannot prosper until and unless concrete steps are taken to solve players’ financial issues by providing them with employment. Talking to APP, Jansher, who during his career won the World Open a record eight times, and the British Open six times,… Continue reading Players need to be provided employment: Jansher
Players need to be given int’l exposure: PTTF
ISLAMABAD, May 20 (APP):Pakistan Table Tennis Federation (PTTF) president Khawaja Hassan Wadood has said that there is plentiful of talent in the country but there is a need to give them more and more international exposure in order to groom the players. Talking to APP, he said table tennis is regularly played in schools, colleges… Continue reading Players need to be given int’l exposure: PTTF
Pak street child football team returns home
ISLAMABAD, May 19 (APP):The runner-up team of the Street Child Football World Cup, Pakistan landed home on early Saturday morning. The team was welcomed by Minister of State for Religious Affairs and Inter-Faith Harmony Pir Muhammad Amin-ul Hasnat, Chairman Muslim hands Husnain and other football lovers. Speaking on the occasion here at new Islamabad Airport,… Continue reading Pak street child football team returns home
Pak best Chinese Taipei in world volleyball challenger cup
LAHORE, May 18 (APP):Pakistan volleyball senior men team on Friday outshone China Taipei volleyball team in FIVB World Challenger Cup Qualification Continental Tournament with a score of 3-0 sets, 25-22, 26-24, 25-19. at Almaty, Kazakhstan. Pakistan had lost to China Taipei in the last Asian Senior Men Championship at Surabaya, Indonesia as Chinese Taipei was… Continue reading Pak best Chinese Taipei in world volleyball challenger cup
Young Lucky in SF of Canon one day club tournament
LAHORE, May 18 (APP):Young Lucky Star club beat Ghalib Sports by 8 wickets and moved into the Semi finals of 1st Cannon Foam Challenge Cup one day club cricket Tournament at LCCA Ground here on Friday. Brilliant spell of bowling of Saif Rasool (5 for 19 runs) of Young Lucky Star was the highlight of… Continue reading Young Lucky in SF of Canon one day club tournament
Pak youth teams to feature in U12, U18 baseball championships
LAHORE, May 17 (APP):Baseball Federation of Asia has announced the names of participating teams of BFA U12 Baseball Championship and BFA U18 Baseball Championship. Syed Fakhar Ali Shah, President Pakistan Federation Baseball, said here on Thursday that Pakistan U12 Baseball Team will participate in 10th BFA U12 Asian Baseball Championship 2018 schedule to be held… Continue reading Pak youth teams to feature in U12, U18 baseball championships
PSB to initiate insurance of sports persons
ISLAMABAD, May 17 (APP):The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) will initiating the process of insurance of sportsmen with the State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan. This was directed in the 86th Executive Committee meeting of PSB held here at the board which was chaired by Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada, Federal Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination (IPC),… Continue reading PSB to initiate insurance of sports persons
Pak team to participate in World Jr Squash C’ship
ISLAMABAD, May 17 (APP):A six-member Pakistan’s team will feature in the World Junior Squash Championship to take place in India from July 17 to 29. According to the Game Development Officer of Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF), Flight Lt. Aamir Iqbal, 6 junior players including Abbas Zeb, Aziz Rashid, Harris Qasim, Aziz Shaukat, Asadullah and Farqan… Continue reading Pak team to participate in World Jr Squash C’ship
DHA club wins summer camp basketball title
LAHORE, May 17 (APP):DHA Club defeated Don Bosco by 58-48 to win the Don Bosco Summer Camp Basketball Tournament here on Thursday at Don Bosco School courts. The final saw Don Bosco’s dominance in the first two quarters as they were enjoying full support of the crowd. DHA Club made a strong comeback and gathered… Continue reading DHA club wins summer camp basketball title
Pakistan moves into final of Asian Div III rugby in Kazakhstan
LAHORE, May 16 (APP):Pakistan thrashed Kirgizstan 82-0 to roar into the final of Asian Div III Rugby Championship on Wednesday at Almaty, Kazakhstan. With a thumping win in a one sided semi final, Pakistan set a show down in the final with hosts Kazakhstan which beat Magnolia 55-6. The final will be played on May… Continue reading Pakistan moves into final of Asian Div III rugby in Kazakhstan
Pakistan in Asian Rugby Cship final
ISLAMABAD, May 16 (APP):Pakistan beat Kirgizstan by 82-0 in the semifinal of Asian Div III Rugby Championship at Almaty Kazakhstan and qualifed for final. Meanwhile host Kazakhstan beat Magnolia by 55-6 in 2nd semifinal and qualifed for final to be played on May 19, said a press release issued here. From the start Pakistani players… Continue reading Pakistan in Asian Rugby Cship final
Faheem, Imam enters into ICC Test Player Rankings
ISLAMABAD, May 16 (APP):Pakistan’s debutants, all-rounder Faheem Ashraf and left-handed opener Imam-Ul-Haq have entered into the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test Player Rankings in the list for batsmen at 81st and 113th positions, respectively. Faheem scored 83 in the first innings against Ireland at Malahide while Imam had scores of seven and 74 not out,… Continue reading Faheem, Imam enters into ICC Test Player Rankings
POA condoles death of mother of Secretary swimming federation
LAHORE, May 16 (APP):Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) Wednesday condoled the death of mother of Secretary, Pakistan Swimming Federation, Venna Salman Masud. Lt Gen (R) Syed Arif Hasan, President POA and all members of the Olympic family expressed their grief and sorrow to the bereaved family and pray to Allah Almighty for the boon of the… Continue reading POA condoles death of mother of Secretary swimming federation
Shashank Manohar elected unopposed to serve second term as ICC Chairman
ISLAMABAD, May 15 (APP):Shashank Manohar will serve a second term as the independent Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) after he was the sole nominee put forward by the ICC Board. Manohar, who became the first independent ICC Chairman in 2016, will continue for a second two-year term following his unopposed election, said a… Continue reading Shashank Manohar elected unopposed to serve second term as ICC Chairman
Pakistan 52-3, chasing 160 to win Ireland Test
Dublin, May 15 (AFP/APP):Pakistan were 52 for three, needing a further 108 runs to reach their victory target of 160, at lunch on the fifth day of their one-off Test against Ireland at Malahide on Tuesday. Ireland, made to follow on, scented a dramatic victory in their debut men’s Test as they reduced Pakistan to… Continue reading Pakistan 52-3, chasing 160 to win Ireland Test
Ali become new super bantamweight boxing champion
LAHORE, May 14 (APP):Ali Dad of Quetta is the new super bantamweight champion of the Pakistan Professional Boxing Association after he knocked out his rival in the first round on Monday. The Pakistan Professional Boxing Association organsied two bouts in connection with Malik Khaleelur Rehman Kakar Advocate Challenge Fight at Pishin, Balochistan, said a spokesman… Continue reading Ali become new super bantamweight boxing champion
British boxer Amir to attend closing ceremony of Punjab championship
LAHORE, May 14 (APP):Sports Board Punjab, under the direction of Secretary Sports Punjab , Muhammad Aamir Jan, has completed all the arrangements for holding the closing ceremony of Inter-Division Punjab Open Boxing Championship here tomorrow, Tuesday at Al-Hamra Cultural Complex at 4.00pm. Olympic medallist British boxing star Amir Khan along with his wife will be… Continue reading British boxer Amir to attend closing ceremony of Punjab championship