ISLAMABAD, August 1 (APP):Pakistan Judo Federation (PJF) has named two judokas to feature in Asian Games to take place in Jakarta from August 18 to September 2. Talking to APP, PJF vice president and director media Masood Ahmed said Shah Hussain Shah and Qaiser Khan will participate in the Asian Games. “Shah Hussain is preparing… Continue reading Two Pak judokas to feature in Asian Games
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PBF announces national ranking of boxers
LAHORE, Aug 01 (APP):Pakistan Boxing Federation Wednesday announced the ranking of National men and women Pugilists in accordance with their performance at National Boxing Championships held earlier this year. “The ranking will help us in selecting teams based on boxers showing in national events to represent the country in international events abroad,” said a spokesman… Continue reading PBF announces national ranking of boxers
Pak-India blind cricket series likely in November
ISLAMABAD, Aug 1 (APP):The Indian blind cricket team is likely to tour Pakistan this November for a bilateral series. Talking to APP, PBCC Chairman Syed Sultan Shah said I had a meeting with my Indian counterpart Mahantesh G.K in Dubai during the Blind Cricket World Cup earlier this year in which we had an… Continue reading Pak-India blind cricket series likely in November
Pak team to participate in Asian Women Netball C’ship
ISLAMABAD, Aug 1 (APP):Pakistan team will feature in Asian Women Netball Championship 2018 to take place at Singapore from September 1 to 8. Talking to APP, newly elected Member National Assembly and Vice President, Pakistan Netball Federation (PNF), Usama Qadri said 22 women players have been called for a one month training camp to be… Continue reading Pak team to participate in Asian Women Netball C’ship
Peshawar Zalmi announces Azadi Cup in August
LAHORE, Jul 31 (APP):Peshawar Zalmi on Tuesday announced holding Azadi Cup from August 7 in KPK under the umbrella of Zalmi Foundation. “The prime objective of holding the event is to mark the Independence Day celebrations and provide a platform to the youth to showcase their talent yet again,” said Peshawar Zalmi Chairman, Javed… Continue reading Peshawar Zalmi announces Azadi Cup in August
Pakistan’s Habib Public School hockey team visits Sri Lanka
ISLAMABAD, Jul 31 (APP):A 13-member hockey team from Pakistan’s Habib Public School is currently on a visit to Sri Lanka on the invitation of Colombo Hockey Association to play a six-match series against various schools and hockey clubs in Colombo and Kandy. The team visited the Pakistan’s High Commission in Colombo and was received… Continue reading Pakistan’s Habib Public School hockey team visits Sri Lanka
Jashan-i-Azadi Football tournament from Wednesday
ISLAMABAD, Jul 31 (APP):Jashan-i-Azadi Football Tournament will kick off from Wednesday here at Karachi Company Ground. The two-week long tournament is being organized by Islamabad Football Association (IFA), said a press release issued here. IFA Secretary Syed Sharafat Hussain Bukhari said 30 teams are taking part in the tournament to be played on knock out… Continue reading Jashan-i-Azadi Football tournament from Wednesday
AFP hopeful for bagging medals in 2018 Asian Games
ISLAMABAD, Jul 31 (APP):Pakistan Athletics team will participate in the 2018 Asian Games to take place in Jakarta, Indonesia from August 18 to September 2. Talking to APP, Athletics Federation of Pakistan (AFP), President, Maj. Gen (R) Muhammad Akram Sahi said the training camp for preparation of the event is underway here at Jinnah Stadium.… Continue reading AFP hopeful for bagging medals in 2018 Asian Games
PCB to be allocated alternate place for cricket stadium
ISLAMABAD, Jul 31 (APP):Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will be allocated an alternate place by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) in the Federal Capital to build the cricket stadium. Talking to APP, a top PCB official said the board and CDA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in 2012 under which the CDA allotted 35… Continue reading PCB to be allocated alternate place for cricket stadium
Dues will be cleared as we get grant: PHF
ISLAMABAD, Jul 31 (APP):Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) Secretary Shahbaz Ahmed Sr Tuesday said the dues of the players will be cleared as soon the grant from the government is received. The Pakistan hockey team staged a protest last week over non-issuance of their due daily allowance. Talking to APP, Shahbaz said the players were… Continue reading Dues will be cleared as we get grant: PHF
Pak bowler Irfan to feature in Caribbean Premier League
LAHORE, Jul 30 (APP):Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Irfan has been called up by the Barbados Tridents for the upcoming Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL), which runs from August 8 to September 16. The 36-year-old will replace fellow left-armer Junaid Khan, who has become unavailable, said the information made available to APP here on Monday.… Continue reading Pak bowler Irfan to feature in Caribbean Premier League
Pak U12 baseball team to put up decent fight in Asian C’ship: captain Fayyaz
LAHORE, Jul 30 (APP):Captain of Pakistan U12 baseball team, Muhammad Fayyaz said on Monday that his team will demonstrate a higher level of baseball to throw a decent challenge in the U12 Asian baseball championship being played from August 13 in Chinese Taipei. “Definitely it will be a tough outing but we are preparing… Continue reading Pak U12 baseball team to put up decent fight in Asian C’ship: captain Fayyaz
Directorate of Sports KP to sponsor players for international events: Junaid Khan
PESHAWAR, Jul 30 (APP):The Directorate of Sports KP has decided to sponsor players for international event in all games and particularly those players who won medals in any edition of the Under-23 Games, Quaid-e-Azam and Inter-Provincial Games, DG Sports KP Junaid Khan told APP here on Monday. He said sponsoring the players for international… Continue reading Directorate of Sports KP to sponsor players for international events: Junaid Khan
KP Kabaddi Supper League-2018 from August 10 in City
PESHAWAR, Jul 30 (APP):For the first time in the history of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa the Kabaddi Super League-2018 is commencing in provincial capital Peshawar under the aegis of KP Kabaddi Association and with the collaboration of Directorate of Sports KP from August 10-14, 2018 here at Tehmas Khan Football Stadium. This was stated by former… Continue reading KP Kabaddi Supper League-2018 from August 10 in City
Jashn-e-Azadi Football Tournament to start in Islamabad from August 1
ISLAMABAD, Jul 30 (APP):Jashn-e-Azadi Football Tournament will start from 1st of next month in different grounds of Federal Capital, under the aegis of Islamabad Football Association. According to the President of Association, Muhammad Saleem Chaudhry, the event’s draw will be announced on Monday. Several clubs including Quaid e Azam Club, Ravi Club, Bolan Club,… Continue reading Jashn-e-Azadi Football Tournament to start in Islamabad from August 1
Women must take part in sports activities: Secretary Sports
LAHORE, Jul 27 (APP):Secretary Sports Punjab, Ayub Chaudhry inaugurated the Punjab Cup Women Archery Championship here at Punjab Stadium on Friday. Punjab Archery Association is organising Women Archery Championship in collaboration with Sports Board Punjab (SBP). Director Sports Hafeez Bhatti, Deputy Director Tariq Wattoo, Deputy Director Shahid Nizami, Secretary Punjab Archery Association Manzar Shah,… Continue reading Women must take part in sports activities: Secretary Sports
POA greets Imran Khan on securing mandate of people
LAHORE, Jul 27 (APP):President,Pakistan Olympic Association ,Lt Gen (R) Syed Arif Hasan and the entire Olympic Family of Pakistan on Friday congratulated Imran Khan on successfully leading his party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf in the General Elections 2018 and securing the mandate of the people. “We congratulate him personally for becoming the would-be the Prime Minister when… Continue reading POA greets Imran Khan on securing mandate of people
Peshawar Zalmi congratulates Imran Khan on PTI victory in elections
LAHORE, July 26 (APP):Chairman Peshawar Zalmi, Javed Afridi Thursday extended his heartiest congregations to Chairman, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, Imran Khan on his party’s victory in the general elections. “Imran rendered meritorious services to our national cricket as captain and a quality cricketer and now he led PTI in a trend setting way which helped it… Continue reading Peshawar Zalmi congratulates Imran Khan on PTI victory in elections
Boxer Amir Khan greets Imran Khan
LAHORE, Jul 26 (APP):British boxer of Pakistan origin, Amir Khan on Thursday congratulated Chairman, Pakistan Tekreek-e-Insaf, Imran Khan over his party’s victory in the general elections of the country. “Well done for achieving success in the elections, well done to the New Prime Minister of Pakistan”, he said in a congratulatory message to Imran… Continue reading Boxer Amir Khan greets Imran Khan
Pak baseball team training camp going on in full swing
LAHORE, Jul 24 (APP):Pakistan U12 baseball team’s training camp is going on in full swing to prepare the team for its participation in the U12 Asian Baseball Championship being held from August 13 to 20 in Chinese Taipei. The 15-member team is learning finer points of the game in the month-long camp under the… Continue reading Pak baseball team training camp going on in full swing