Misbah admits Pakistan failed to build pressure on Australia

MELBOURNE, Australia, Dec 30 (APP): Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq Friday admitted that after putting a reasonable score on the board in their first innings of the second Test, Pakistan players failed to build any pressure on Australia and conceded defeat. Australia defeated Pakistan from an innings and 18 runs in the second Test at MCG on… Continue reading Misbah admits Pakistan failed to build pressure on Australia

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PAF White lifts CAS Polo Cup

ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP): Pakistan Air Force (PAF) White won the 25th Chief of Air Staff Challenge Polo Cup 2016 by defeating PAF Blue at Rawalpindi Polo Club on Friday. PAF White won the thrilling final match by defeating PAF Blue with 5 goals to 4. Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Sohail… Continue reading PAF White lifts CAS Polo Cup

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Many A cricket teams winning to visit Pakistan: Chairman PCB

Many A cricket teams winning to visit Pakistan: Chairman PCB

KARACHI, DEC 29 (APP): Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board Shahryar Khan Thursday said that a number of A cricket teams from around the world willing to visit Pakistan. The 2017 will be the cricket security year, he informed media persons after inaugurating the Hanif Muhammad High Performance Centre (HPC), established at National Stadium here. Chairman Executive Committee PCB… Continue reading Many A cricket teams winning to visit Pakistan: Chairman PCB

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PBSA elects office-bearers for next term

ISLAMABAD, Dec 29 (APP): The Pakistan Billiards and Snooker Association (PBSA) has elected its office-bearers and executive committee members for the next four-year term (2016-2020). According to a press release issued on Thursday, the Annual General Meeting and elections of PBSA were held on Wednesday. Following office-bearers and executive committee members were elected for a term of four years.… Continue reading PBSA elects office-bearers for next term

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Saqlain Mushtaq turns 40

ISLAMABAD, Dec 29 (APP):Former off-spinner and pioneer of Doosra Saqlain Mushtaq turned 40 on Thursday. Born on December 29,1976 in Lahore, Saqlain played 49 Test matches and 169 One Day Internationals (ODIs) for Pakistan,between 1995 and 2004. He took 208 Test and 288 ODIs wickets.He also scored Test Match century, against New Zealand, in March… Continue reading Saqlain Mushtaq turns 40

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Muhammad Hamza lifted 5th NBP National Junior Squash Championship

PESHAWAR, Dec 29 (APP): Muhammad Hamza of PAF clinched the trophy of the 5th NBP National Junior Squash Championship Under-11 category played here at PAF Hashim Khan Squash Complex on Thursday. Seeded first Muhammad Hamza, who also won the trophy of the same category in DG Ranger Squash Cup played at Karachi, did not take much… Continue reading Muhammad Hamza lifted 5th NBP National Junior Squash Championship

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Foreign experts deliver lectures in train the trainers programme

LAHORE, Dec 29 (APP): British physical fitness experts, Beverley Burton and Brian Steel delivered the lectures on the second day of the ‘train the trainers’ physical fitness programme here on Thursday at national hockey stadium. The foreign experts through their respective lectures briefly threw light on latest techniques in enhancing sports passion and enthusiasm, also… Continue reading Foreign experts deliver lectures in train the trainers programme

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Fitness programme to upgrade the knowledge of coaches, Punjab Sports Minister

LAHORE, Dec 28 (APP)- Provincial Sports Minister, Jahangir Khanzada said on Wednesday that ‘train the trainers’ physical fitness porgramme is a step forward to equip the local coaches with the modern day fitness techniques and knowledge for improving the overall standard of sports in the province. He was speaking as chief guest at the inaugural… Continue reading Fitness programme to upgrade the knowledge of coaches, Punjab Sports Minister

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All fancied opponents move ahead in national hockey

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LAHORE, Dec 28 (APP)- All the fancied teams, defending champion, PIA, Wapda and National Bank, fashioned out victories in the super league phase of the 63rd Zaitoon National hockey championship here on Wednesday at National hockey stadium. PIA, rode on a hat trick by Sharjeel, worked hard to beat spirited Police 4-3 , WAPDA trounced… Continue reading All fancied opponents move ahead in national hockey

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ITF level one coaching course begins

LAHORE, Dec 28 (APP): The 3rd PSB, PTF, Pre-ITF level One Coaching Course commenced on Wednesday at Islamabad’s Pakistan Sports Board Islamabad with thirty male and female coaches attending. Akhter Nawaz Ganjeera , DG PSB inaugurated the four-day activity which aims at upgrading the existing knowledge of the participants, said a spokesman for Pakistan Tennis Federation here.… Continue reading ITF level one coaching course begins

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Baseball training camp for West Asia championship

LAHORE, Dec 28 (APP): Pakistan baseball federation will hold training camp from January first at Pakistan Sports complex Islamabad for the preparation of the national team to take part in the 13th West Asia Baseball Cup. “Altogether 30 players from all over the country will attend the camp under the supervision of the national coaches”,… Continue reading Baseball training camp for West Asia championship

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Subh-e-Nau Ladies National Tennis tournament from Jan 5

ISLAMABAD, Dec 28 (APP): The Subh-e-Nau Ladies National Tennis Tournament, which was delayed earlier, has now been re-scheduled and would be held from January 5 to 8 here at the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Complex. Chairperson Subh-e-Nau (SN) Shahida Kausar Farooq made this announcement in a statement issued on Wednesday. Earlier, she said the tournament… Continue reading Subh-e-Nau Ladies National Tennis tournament from Jan 5

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Eight team qualify for super league of national hockey

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LAHORE, Dec 27 (APP)- After the completion of Premier League matches of the 63rd Zaitoon National Hockey Championships at Lahore’s National Hockey Stadium, top two teams from each of the four pools have qualified for the Super League here on Tuesday at National hockey stadium. The 8 teams in Super League have been divided into two pools… Continue reading Eight team qualify for super league of national hockey

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Construction work on development projects in full swing: DG SBP

LAHORE, Dec 27 (APP): Director General Sports Punjab, Zulfiqar Ahmed Ghumman said on Tuesday that construction work on all sports development projects is in full swing across the province. He said that New Gymnasium halls and grounds are being built in several districts. He expressed these views in a meeting with President Athletics Federation of Pakistan… Continue reading Construction work on development projects in full swing: DG SBP

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ITF level one tennis coaching course

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LAHORE, Dec 27 (APP): Pakistan Tennis Federation, under the umbrella of its Coaches Education Program (CEP), will organise the 3rd Pakistan Sports Board PTF Pre-ITF Level One Coaching Course from Wednesday at the Pakistan Sports Board, Islamabad. “This is a highly beneficial coaches education course and it will help in up-grading the existing knowledge of the coaches,”… Continue reading ITF level one tennis coaching course

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Zulqarnain wins heavy weight boxing bout

LAHORE, Dec 27 (APP)- Zulqarnain Khan of Punjab claimed the Pakistan Boxing Council Challenge Belt after beating Naseebullah Agha of Balochistan in the professional heavyweight bout here on Tuesday at Islamia College Civil Lines boxing arena. The PBC event was organized in memory of late Punjab boxing President, Sayad Mohammad Ghaznavi and bouts were conducted with… Continue reading Zulqarnain wins heavy weight boxing bout

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Top seed Arifa, Urooj enter into 5th KP Open Badminton Championship q-finals

PESHAWAR, Dec 27 (APP): Top seed Arifa Hassan, Urooj Gul, Gul Rukh, Kainat Khan, Bena and Aqsa moved to the quarter-finals of the ongoing 5th KP Open Badminton Championship being played here at Wadood Hall, Qayyum Sports Complex on Wednesday. In the first pre-quarter-final Arifa recorded victory Sana of Charsadda by 21-14, 21-15. Arifa has… Continue reading Top seed Arifa, Urooj enter into 5th KP Open Badminton Championship q-finals

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Top seed Hamza, Humam advance in 5th NBP National Junior Squash Championship

PESHAWAR, Dec 27 (APP): Top seed Muhammad Hamza and Humam Ahmad advanced to next round after securing victories against their respective rivals on the opening day of the 5th NBP National Junior Boys Squash Championship, which got under way here at PAF Hashim Khan Squash Complex on Wednesday. Regional Chief NBP Syed Waseem Ahmad was the… Continue reading Top seed Hamza, Humam advance in 5th NBP National Junior Squash Championship

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British experts arrive in Lahore to conduct sports fitness course

LAHORE, Dec 27 (APP): Two British sports fitness experts, Beverley Margaret and Bryan Steel, on Tuesday reached here to conduct the ‘Train the Trainers’ programme under the auspices of Sports Board Punjab from tomorrow (Wednesday). They will impart training to local coaches and trainers. It’s pertinent to mention here that the 3-day programme is being organised… Continue reading British experts arrive in Lahore to conduct sports fitness course

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