PCB appoints Titans as autographed memorabilia partner

LAHORE, Sep 5 (APP)- Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed Titans Autographs and Memorabilia as its Official Memorabilia Partner. Through this initiative, Titans will hold exclusive rights to handle and arrange sales of memorabilia items bearing original autographs from the Pakistan national team and its players, said a spokesman of the PCB here on Tuesday.… Continue reading PCB appoints Titans as autographed memorabilia partner

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Office bearers of wrestling federation elected

LAHORE, Sept 5 (APP)- Muhammad Abdul Mobeen and Muhamma Arshad Sattar were elected President and Secretary of the Pakistan Wrestling Federation at the general council meeting of the body here on Tuesday. All the affiliated units of Pakistan Wrestling Federation including Army, WAPDA, Railways, Police, HEC, Punjab, Sindh, Baluchistan, KP and Referee / Coach) participated… Continue reading Office bearers of wrestling federation elected

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Aqil Shah retains Chairman Pakistan Wrestling Federation

PESHAWAR, Sept 05 (APP): Former Sports Minister KP and Vice President Pakistan Olympic Association Tuesday retained as Chairman Pakistan Wrestling Federation in an election meeting held at Olympic House, Lahore. This was stated by Syed Aqil Shah while talking to APP on phone here. He confirmed that the elective meeting of the general council of… Continue reading Aqil Shah retains Chairman Pakistan Wrestling Federation

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Pak White team to play five test match hockey series with Oman

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 5 (APP): Pakistan White team will depart to Oman on Thursday (September 7) to play a Five Test Match Hockey Series with their National Hockey team. Talking to APP, Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) Secretary Shahbaz Ahmed Senior said the Five Test Match Hockey Series will be played from September 9 to 15. “Pakistan… Continue reading Pak White team to play five test match hockey series with Oman

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Trying to help Pakistan is important for cricket: England’s Collingwood

ISLAMABAD, Sep 5 (APP): Former England captain Paul Collingwood, part of the World XI squad which will tour Pakistan next week, is hopeful the series “can be a significant step” in bringing international cricket back to the country. “You can only imagine how demoralising it must have been for Pakistan’s players during the last few years and it’s… Continue reading Trying to help Pakistan is important for cricket: England’s Collingwood

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Pak-India sporting ties held hostage by Indian govt: Najam Sethi

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 5 (APP): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Najam Sethi Tuesday said the sporting relations between India and Pakistan were held hostge by the Indian government not permitting their players to play with arch rivals. “The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and PCB are contracted to play. But BCCI says the… Continue reading Pak-India sporting ties held hostage by Indian govt: Najam Sethi

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Amir to launch boxing league in Pakistan

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 4 (APP): In a bid to bring talented Pakistani boxers to fore, British boxer Amir Khan Monday announced to launch the Super Boxing League (SBL) in Pakistan this December. Talking to media here at Amir Khan Academy, he said franchised-based teams would be participating in the league. “There will be eight teams and… Continue reading Amir to launch boxing league in Pakistan

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FIH appoints Delf as Director Marketing, Communications

ISLAMABAD, Sep 4 (APP): The International Hockey Federation (FIH) Monday appointed German Hockey Federation’s (DHB) former Vice-President Delf Ness as Marketing and Communications Director. Delf will take up the newly created position in the FIH Headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland in October 2017 and will be responsible for leading the sport’s marketing, digital and communications strategies… Continue reading FIH appoints Delf as Director Marketing, Communications

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PTF to host three $15,000 int’l tournaments this year

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ISLAMABAD Sep 4 (APP): The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has allotted three $15,000 tournaments to Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) to be hosted in November and December this year. According to PTF Secretary Sanaullah Aman foreign players would be seen in action in these events while ITF officials would also be visiting here. “More courts would… Continue reading PTF to host three $15,000 int’l tournaments this year

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Arrival of world eleven in Pakistan big achievement: Najam Sethi

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 1 (APP): Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Najam Sethi on Friday said arrival of world eleven in Pakistan was a big achievement and restoration of international cricket in the country was a task which was given to him. Talking to a private news channel, he said the world was satisfied with the situation… Continue reading Arrival of world eleven in Pakistan big achievement: Najam Sethi

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Wrestler Wade Barrett looks forward to visiting Pakistan again

ISLAMABAD, Sep 1 (APP): Professional wrestler and former bare-knuckle boxer Wade Barrett said he loved visiting Pakistan and plans to make another visit soon to encourage wrestlers. Talking to a private news channel, Barret said it was an honour for him to be amongst 25 wrestlers from 18 countries, who participated in one of the… Continue reading Wrestler Wade Barrett looks forward to visiting Pakistan again

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CM for ensuring World XI & Pakistan matches’ security

LAHORE, Aug 31 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said that hundred percent security would be ensured for World XI and Pakistan matches. He said that best arrangements would be made for these matches on the pattern of Pakistan Super League (PSL) Final. The Chief Minister expressed these remarks while presiding over… Continue reading CM for ensuring World XI & Pakistan matches’ security

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PSF shortlist six players for World’s Men Team C’ship

ISLAMABAD, Aug 31 (APP): Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) Thursday shortlisted six players for the World’s Men Team Championship scheduled to be held in France from November 26 to December 3. According to PSF, the trials for World’s Men Team Championship were conducted here in Mushaf Squash Complex from August 21 to 31 through which six… Continue reading PSF shortlist six players for World’s Men Team C’ship

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PSA sanctions two World tour events to Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Aug 31 (APP): The Professional Squash Association (PSA) Thursday confirmed sanctioning of two PSA World Tour events to Pakistan in December following their decision to lift a ban imposed in February 2017 which prevented the country from hosting international Tour events due to security concerns. Both a men’s tournament, offering a $50,000 prize fund,… Continue reading PSA sanctions two World tour events to Pakistan

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Azhar ranked 7th in ICC Rankings

ISLAMABAD, Aug 31 (APP): Azhar Ali is the only Pakistani player in the top 10 of the MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings announced Thursday. Azhar stands on 7th position with 769 points with an average of 46.86. Meanwhile, Kraigg Brathwaite and Shai Hope have attained career-best positions in the Rankings after performances in Leeds… Continue reading Azhar ranked 7th in ICC Rankings

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World XI tour to pave way for international cricket, Yousaf

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LAHORE, Aug 31 (APP)- Former Pakistan Cricket captain, Muhammad Yousaf said on Thursday that the tour of ICC World XI will pave the way of international cricket to Pakistan. “It is beginning of resumption of international cricket in Pakistan and it is going to be a very important cricket activity after a long gap of… Continue reading World XI tour to pave way for international cricket, Yousaf

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Zero tolerance against corrupt practices , PCB Chairman Sathi

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LAHORE, Aug 30 (APP): Chairman, Pakistan Cricket Board, Najam Sathi said on Wednesday said the Anti Corruption Tribunal verdict against spot fixer Sharjeel Khan is a vindication of our policy of zero tolerance against corrupt practices in the game of cricket. “The PCB Anti Corruption and Vigilance Department deserves great credit for identifying the culprits… Continue reading Zero tolerance against corrupt practices , PCB Chairman Sathi

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Sri Lankan mountaineers to reach Lahore

LAHORE, Aug 30 (APP): Sri Lankan mountaineering team will be arriving here tomorrow, Thursday. Director General Sports Punjab Zulfiqar Ahmed Ghumman will receive the guest mountaineers at Allama Iqbal International Airport. Sri Lankan High Commissioner Gen (retd) Jayanath CP will also be present on this occasion. The 12-member Lankan team will depart from Lahore to… Continue reading Sri Lankan mountaineers to reach Lahore

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