Punjab Football Stadium: tartan track in shambles

LAHORE, Aug 27 (APP): Scores of athletes, footballers and young talent have been deprived of sporting facilities as Punjab Football Stadium has been in shambles for last fifteen months due to negligence of the Punjab Sports Board (PSB). The gates of the Punjab Football Stadium were closed on the sportsmen and general public in May… Continue reading Punjab Football Stadium: tartan track in shambles

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Rawalpindi clinch Kickboxing title

ISLAMABAD Aug 27 (APP): Rawalpindi lifted Divisional Kickboxing Championship title on Sunday played at Shahbaz Shareef Sports Complex. Secretary General, Pakistan Kick Boxing Federation, Tahir Abbas was the chief guest on the occasion and gave away trophies, medals and certificates to the players. Vice President, PKBF, Syed Abid Ali Shah, President, Divisional Kickboxing Association, Rawalpindi… Continue reading Rawalpindi clinch Kickboxing title

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Series with Pakistan more than a game of cricket: Faf du Plessis

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 27 (APP): The captain of the ICC World XI team Faf du Plessis believes that the series between World XI and Pakistan is more than just a game of cricket. Talking to a private news channel, du Plessis said that it was great for him to be part of the iconic event in… Continue reading Series with Pakistan more than a game of cricket: Faf du Plessis

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PSA events to begin in Pakistan next year

ISLAMABAD Aug 27 (APP): The Professional Squash Association (PSA) had given a green signal to host international events in Pakistan from next year. Talking to APP, Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) vice president Qamar Zaman said “We have been intimated from PSA Chief Executive Alex Gough that he want to see revival of international squash in… Continue reading PSA events to begin in Pakistan next year

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‘Wonderful to see’ cricket returning to Pakistan: Graeme Smith

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 27 (APP): Former South African captain and the head coach of T20 Global League team Benoni Zalmi has said that he is happy to see international cricket returning to Pakistan. Talking to a private news channel, the veteran cricketer noted that Pakistani cricket has suffered a lot and that it is good to see that fans of the… Continue reading ‘Wonderful to see’ cricket returning to Pakistan: Graeme Smith

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Amla yearning to play for World XI in Pakistan

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 27 (APP): South African batsman Hashim Amla has said that playing in Pakistan will be a delightful experience. While Talking to a ptivate news channel, he said that “I toured Pakistan 10 years ago, and it was an enjoyable experience.” He said that South Africa is Global T20 league will be a valuable… Continue reading Amla yearning to play for World XI in Pakistan

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Pakistani cricketer Sana Mir named ‘Asia 21 Young Leader’

NEW YORK, Aug 26 (APP): Sana Mir, captain of the Pakistan women’s cricket team, is among 30 remarkable professionals recently named “Asia 21 Young Leaders” by Asia Society, a non-profit organization that focuses on educating the world about Asia.

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PCB name squad for Independence Cup

ISLAMABAD, Aug 25 (APP): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Friday named a 16-member squad for the Independence Cup against World XI, scheduled to be held in Lahore next month. The 16-member squad was selected by National Selection Committee, headed by Inzamam ul Haq, according to press release. Pakistan and World XI will play three Twenty20… Continue reading PCB name squad for Independence Cup

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Door opens: Hockey World XI to also tour Pakistan

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 25 (APP): There is good news for game lovers as they would see international players in back-to-back action after both World XIs of cricket and hockey have planned to visit Pakistan for matches with the national teams. A 14-member World XI led by South Africa’s Faf du Plessis would be touring Pakistan next… Continue reading Door opens: Hockey World XI to also tour Pakistan

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PSB hosts reception for medal winners

ISLAMABAD, Aug 25 (APP): Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) hosted a cash award ceremony here at Pakistan Sports Complex late Thursday to honour medal winners of South Asian Games (India) and Asian Beach Games (Vietnam). Mian Riaz Husain Pirzada, Federal Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination (IPC) was the chief guest at the occasion. Khalid Mehmood Secretary Pakistan Olympic Association… Continue reading PSB hosts reception for medal winners

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16-member Pak team announced for Independence Cup against World XI

  LAHORE Aug 25 (APP)- The National Selection Committee headed by Inzamam ul Haq on Friday announced the 16-member squad of Pakistan’s team for Independence Cup against World XI. The three-match T-20I series will commence from September 12, with the remaining two matches scheduled to take place on September 13 and September 15, respectively here… Continue reading 16-member Pak team announced for Independence Cup against World XI

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PSB hosts reception for medal winners

ISLAMABAD Aug 24 (APP): Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) hosted cash award ceremony here Thursday at Pakistan Sports Complex to honour the medal winners of South Asian Games (India) and Asian Beach Games (Vietnam). Mian Riaz Husain Pirzada, Federal Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination (IPC) was the chief guest at the occasion and distributed cash award… Continue reading PSB hosts reception for medal winners

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Pakistanis eagerly prepared to host World XI: DG ISPR

RAWALPINDI, Aug 24 (APP): Pakistan Army on Thursday welcomed the upcoming Twenty20 series against a World XI outfit, comprising 14 foreign players. “We welcome Cricket Team World XI to Pakistan,” Director General Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Maj General Asif Ghafoor said in a tweet. “Pakistanis are eagerly prepared to host them as a peace… Continue reading Pakistanis eagerly prepared to host World XI: DG ISPR

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Du Plessis to captain World XI against Pakistan in Independence Cup

LAHORE, Aug 24 (APP): Seven-country-star-studded World XI, led by South African Du Plessis, will play three T20 matches on Sept 12, 13 and 15 here at the Gaddafi Stadium. Addressing a news conference here, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Najam Sethi said the series had been named as Independence Cup. “It (World XI) is great… Continue reading Du Plessis to captain World XI against Pakistan in Independence Cup

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Experts deliver lectures on second day of SBP coaches training camp

LAHORE, Aug 24 (APP)- Several sports experts and trainers imparted valuable training to 180 coaches of five games – cricket, hockey, football, table tennis and badminton on the second day of Chief Minister Talent Hunt Programme coaches training camp on Thursday under the arrangements of Sports Board Punjab. Director Sports Muhammad Anees Sheikh delivered lecture… Continue reading Experts deliver lectures on second day of SBP coaches training camp

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World XI tour to Pakistan to help restore international cricket: Waqar

LAHORE, Aug 24 (APP): Former Pakistan cricket captain, Waqar Younis said on Thursday said that the tour of World XI would help restore international cricket to Pakistan. “It is a step forward to bring back international cricket to Pakistan and it is going to be a memorable occasion in Pakistan’s cricket history when the World… Continue reading World XI tour to Pakistan to help restore international cricket: Waqar

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Trials for selection of Pak development hockey team

LAHORE, Aug 24 (APP): Pakistan development hockey team for the tour of Oman will be named here tomorrow (Friday), following one-day trials at the Johar Town hockey stadium. The 18-member squad will be picked from the thirty camp probables, who have been imparted six days training,” said camp commandant, former Pakistan captain and Olympian, Muhammad… Continue reading Trials for selection of Pak development hockey team

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Waqar Younis admires SBP services for promotion of sports

LAHORE, Aug 24 (APP)- Former Pakistan cricket captain , Waqar Younis has lauded the services rendered by Sports Board Punjab (SBP) for the promotion of sports across the province. He expressed these views during his meeting with Director General Sports Punjab Zulfiqar Ahmed Ghumman at his office on Thursday. Former fiery speedster Waqar Younis said… Continue reading Waqar Younis admires SBP services for promotion of sports

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