Category: Sports

ISLAMABAD, Feb 6 (APP): Pakistani boxer Muhammad Waseem has been rated fourth in the Flyweight category of the World Boxing Council (WBC). The 29-year-old Waseem, who successfully defended his WBC silver flyweight title after defeating Giemel Magramo of the Philippines in November last year, has so far remained unbeatable. Talking to APP, he said he… Continue reading Waseem rated 4th in WBC; expresses grievance

ISLAMABAD, Feb 6 (APP): The 25th National Men and 8th Women Judo Championships will be held here at the Liaquat Gymnasium of the Pakistan Sports Complex from February 13. Talking to APP, Pakistan Judo Federation (PJF) vice president Masood Ahmed said the championship would run till February 18. “Teams of Islamabad, Fata, AJK, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan… Continue reading Men, Women Judo C’ships from Feb, 13

ISLAMABAD, Feb 6 (APP):Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination Riaz Hussain Pirzada Monday informed the National Assembly that terrorism had nosed down sports activities in the country adding that situation was being improved after successful military operation Zarb-e-Azb against the terrorists. Responding to various supplementary questions during Question Hour, the minister said local and traditional fairs… Continue reading Terrorism badly nosed down sports in Pakistan: NA told

ISLAMABAD, Feb 6 (APP): Asian Bradman Zaheer Abbas on Monday advised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) that England must be used as a neutral venue for Pakistan to host their home series. Talking to media at the inauguration ceremony of the Women Cricket Academy at Government Viqar un Nisa College for Women, Rawalpindi, Zaheer said… Continue reading Zaheer wants England as neutral venue for Pakistan home series

ISLAMABAD, Feb 5 (APP): The winners of CAS Karakorum Ski Championship and Malam Jabba International Alpine Ski Cup have said that the slope at the scenic Swat valley’s snow laden mountains is of higher standard and even better than several European slopes. “I must admire that Nature has bestowed Pakistan’s Swat valley with not only… Continue reading Foreign skiers term Malam Jabba a high standard slope

ISLAMABAD, Feb 5 (APP): Pakistan lost to Iran in reverse singles of the Asia Oceania Group II Davis Cup tie, which ended here at the Pakistan Sports Complex Sunday. The Iranian team, which had lost tie to Pakistan due to consecutive defeats in three matches in last two days, made a comeback and won both… Continue reading Pakistan lose reverse singles as Davis Cup tie ends

ISLAMABAD, Feb 4 (APP): Pakistan completed their winning streak by beating Iran convincingly in doubles match of Davis Cup tie here at Islamabad Pakistan Sports Board Tennis Court on Saturday. Pakistan’s Aisamul Haq Qureshi and Aqeel Khan, who are the best pair for doubles, having impressive record in the tennis history of the country, defeated… Continue reading Pakistan wins Davis Cup tie against Iran

LAHORE, Feb 3 (APP): Chairman National selection committee, Inzamam ul Haq has called for evolving a policy to give respectable send off to star players at the time of their retirement to duly acknowledge their services for the country. “I urge the Pakistan cricket Board authorities to draft a policy to give the senior and… Continue reading Inzaman calls for evolving a policy to give send off players with dignity

LAHORE, Feb 2 (APP): Captain Pakistan’s Test Cricket Team, Misbah ul Haq said on Thursday that his participation and performance in the Pakistan Super League will decide his future in the game. “My participation in PSL will help me to decide to stay or quit the game as age factor is not a problem with… Continue reading Participation in PSL to decide my future in the game, Misbah

ISLAMABAD, Feb 2 (APP): The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has finally intervened to resolve, in fiftten days,the conflict between Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) and Hockey India. It may be mentioned here that Hockey India (HI) recently in a statement had announced not to play any bilateral series against Pakistan unless the latter’s federation submits an… Continue reading IOC intervenes to resolve PHF, HI conflict

ISLAMABAD, Feb 2 (APP): Former Chairman Zaka Ashraf on Thursday strongly criticised Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for holding round table conference terming it a futile exercise. Talking to APP Zaka said the duo of so-called PCB Chairmen are just playing around their chairs while national cricket requires some practical and revolutionary steps. He said, “PCB is being run by… Continue reading Zaka slams PCB round table conference, urges solid steps

LAHORE, Feb 2 (APP): President, Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF), Muhammad Khalid Mahmood and the entire Boxing Family of Pakistan is deeply grieved on the sad demise of Lt Col Muhammad Tariq Mumshad Bodla, Officer Incharge Army Volleyball, Taekwondo, Weightlifting and Squash Teams who died due to a heart attack on Thursday. “May Allah Almighty in… Continue reading Boxing federation condoles death of Lt Col Tariq

KARACHI, Feb 02 (APP): Fulfilling its commitment to support and promote sports in the country, Pakistan Navy has mounted the first mini Astro turf of the country at Abdul Sattar Edhi Hockey Stadium, here on Thursday. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah inaugurated the turf, says a press release of the Navy. Speaking… Continue reading Pakistan’s first mini astro turf laid Edhi hockey stadium

FAISALABAD, Feb 1 (APP): Cricketer Misbahul Haq on Wednesday said that redressal of players’ problems was imperative to bring improvement in their performance. Talking to the media at Iqbal Stadium after inaugurating Interloop Cricket Tournament, he said that no change would happen after playing Pakistan Super League. He said that Pakistani team performs better at… Continue reading Redressal of players’ problems to bring improvement: Misbahul Haq

ISLAMABAD, Feb 1 (APP): Former Pakistan cricketer and world’s fastest bowler Shoaib Akhtar has said that Babar Azam should be made Test captain of Pakistan team. Shoaib Akhtar said in his statement that time has come to move on, we should invest in our future and make Babar Test captain, private news channel reported. Let it be known that… Continue reading Shaoib Akhtar suggests to make Babar Azam captain

LAHORE, Fe 1 (APP) Pakistan Hockey Federation has announced the names of 36 players shortlisted for attending the next phase of the Under 18 camp for the grooming of players for next Junior World Cup. The players will resume training from February 11 at the Hockey Stadium, Johor Town, here under the watchful eyes of… Continue reading PHF announces 36 players for U18 hockey camp

ISLAMABAD, Jan 31 (APP): Famous singer Ali Zafar’s booming anthem for HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) Ab Khel Jamay Ga comes to life with an official music video, directed by Soheb Akhar. This is the second time that Zafar has composed and sang the anthem for the league series, Gulf News reported. The singer will share the stage… Continue reading Ali Zafar launches anthem for Pakistan Super League