Category: Sports

ISLAMABAD, Jun 22 (APP):Canada defeated Pakistan Development squad by 3-0 in the first of the five match hockey series played at Tamanawis Park, Surrey. The hosts settled down quickly and took an early lead when Gordon Johnston converted the first penalty corner with a high flick. However, it was more or less an even play… Continue reading Canada beat Pak Development squad 3-0

ISLAMABAD, June 21 (APP):Former Olympian Shahnaz Sheikh Thursday expressed disappointment over the scraping of the Champions Trophy Tournament saying it WAS part of the Indian lobby’s plan to isolate Pakistan from the game. Talking to APP, he said World Cup, Champions Trophy, Asia Cup and Junior World Cup had been introduced by Pakistan. “Currently Pakistan… Continue reading Shahnaz disappointed over scraping of Champions Trophy

LAHORE, Jun 21 (APP):Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL), in collaboration with Dar Hockey Academy, is organizing an Under-18 Hockey Tournament here at National Hockey Stadium from June 27. Apart from the local teams from some of Pakistan’s premier hockey nurseries such as Gojra and Bannu are also featuring in the event. The other participating… Continue reading U-18 hockey tournament from June 27

ISLAMABAD, Jun 21 (APP):Pakistani players dominated the 2nd day of Borneo Junior Squash Open being played in Malaysia. All budding players, except one reached the next round of the championship by winning their respective matches, said a press release issued here. In Under-13, category, Yaseen Khattak lost to Malaysian Tay Jung by 11-8, 10-12, 8-11,… Continue reading Pak players dominate in Borneo Jr Squash Open

ISLAMABAD, Jun 21 (APP):The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will be reducing the number of central contracts of players with an aim to improve players’ superiority instead of their numbers. Talking to APP, a PCB official said board wants to reduce the central contracts from 35 to 25 or 24. “PCB had awarded central contracts to… Continue reading PCB to reduce number of central contracts

ISLAMABAD, Jun 20 (APP):Squash player Amir Atlas has appealed Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) to include him in the Asian Games after conducting trials so that he could play his role for the country in the mega event. Talking to APP, earlier he had also asked for inclusion in the Jubliee Insurance Pakistan Circuit III (mens… Continue reading Amir Atlas wants to play in Asian Games

ISLAMABAD, June 19 (APP):Three Pakistani cueists will be participating in the IBSF World Snooker Championship 2018 to be held in Jinan, China from July 2 to 11. According to Pakistan Billiards and Snooker Association (PBSA), the training camp of the cueists will begin from Wednesday at the NBP at Karachi and will continue till June… Continue reading Three Pak cueists to feature in World Snooker C’ship

ISLAMABAD, Jun 19 (APP):A 12-member Pakistan squad will feature in Asian Under-18 Volleyball Championship to be held in Iran from June 29 to July 6. According to a Pakistan Volleyball Federation (PVF) official, three coaches and a manager will also be accompanying the team. “The players include Mazhar Ali, Nauman Khan, Khalilullah, Waleed Khan, Zain… Continue reading Pak team to feature in Asian U18 Volleyball C’ship

ISLAMABAD, Jun 19 (APP):Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) Tuesday named 18 players for the 37th edition of the Champions Trophy to take place in Breda, Holland from June 23. Pakistan had sent 22 players on June 3 to Holland for the last phase of the training and after assessing players’ form and fitness, the management dropped… Continue reading PHF finalize 18 players for CT

ISLAMABAD, Jun 18 (APP):A Year ago On this day on June 18, 2017, Pakistan made history when it clinched the Champions Trophy title for the first time since its inception from 1998 by thrashing defending champions India by a huge gap of 180 runs. In the final, Pakistan posted the tournament’s highest total of 338… Continue reading Remembering June 18, 2017 when Pakistan won CT 2017

ISLAMABAD, Jun 18 (APP):An 18-member Pakistan’s development hockey squad has left for Canada to play four matches against hosts Canada and one against China. The team includes Junaid Manzoor (captain), Adil Rao, Waqar Younis, Adil Latif, Afraz Hakim, Ahmed Nadeem, Awais Arshad, Amjad Ali Khan, Ghazanfar Ali, Junaid Manzoor, Moin Shakeel, Mohammad Ibrahim, Naveed Alam,… Continue reading Pak development hockey squad leaves for Canada

LAHORE, Jun 14 (APP):Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Dr. Hasan Askari Rizvi on Thursday congratulated Pakistani Cricket Team over winning the 2nd T20 match and series. In his felicitation message, the chief minister said, success in T20 series against Scotland was a gift of Eid to the nation. “Decisive victory in T20 match is due to… Continue reading CM felicitates Pak cricket team

LAHORE, Jun 14 (APP):The training camp for Pakistan disabled cricket team taking part in Tri-Nation T20 Cricket Tournament will commence from June 27 at National Stadium Karachi. The event involving Pakistan, Bangladesh and host England will play from July 8 at Warwickshire, said spokesman of Pakistan Disabled Cricket Association while talking to APP here Tuesday.… Continue reading Pak disabled cricket team camp for England tour from June 27

LAHORE, Jun 14 (APP):Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) condoled the death of former president, Pakistan Cycling Federation, Munawar Baseer. In a condolence message here on Thursday, President POA Lt-Gen (retd) Syed Arif Hasan and all members of the Olympic family expressed their grief and sorrow to the bereaved family and prayed to Allah Almighty for the… Continue reading POA condoles death of former president Cycling Federation

LAHORE, Jun 13 (APP):Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Dr. Hasan Askari Rizvi on Wednesday congratulated national cricket team over its success against Scotland in second T20 match. In his message of congratulation, he said that success in T20 series was an Eid gift and a result of collective efforts of the team players.

LAHORE, Jun 13 (APP):Pakistan contingent of 397 athletes and officials will represent the country in the Asian Games being held from August 18 to September in Jakarta-Palembang, Indonesia. This decision was taken at a meeting here on Wednesday at POA house which was attended by officials of the POA and Pakistan Sports Board. In this… Continue reading Pak contingent of 397 to take part in Asian Games

LAHORE, Jun 13 (APP):LAHORE, June 13 (APP)- Munawar Baseer Ahmad, a former President of Pakistan Cycling Federation (PCF) passed away on Wednesday in Islamabad. He remained in the office of President PCF from 2011 till 2015. His Namaz-e-Janaza will be offered at Jamia Masjid Block T, DHA, Lahore after Namaz-e-Zuhar, tomorrow, Thursday . His funeral… Continue reading Former President Cycling Federation dies

LAHORE, Jun 13 (APP):Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Dr. Hasan Askari Rizvi has congratulated Pakistani cricket team over its success in T20 match against Scotland. In his message of felicitations, Mr. Rizvi said the team has exhibited wonderful performance. He said that victory was the result of hard work of players who have displayed sheer determination… Continue reading Caretaker CM greets Pak cricket team over winning T20 match

PESHAWAR, Jun 13 (APP):Khyber Union of District Khyber upset Young Bannu in the thrilling final of the Ramzan Sports Festival Football event played at Qayyum Sports Complex under the light organized by Directorate of Sports Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and KP Football Association on Thursday. The final match was witnessed by capacity crowd present on this occasion.… Continue reading Khyber Union upset Young Bannu in Ramzan Sports Festival Soccer