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FIH confirm nominations received for upcoming elections

Posted on September 10, 2024 by Tuba Zafar

ISLAMABAD, Sep 10 :International Hockey Federation (FIH) has confirmed the nominations received for the positions to be elected by the National Associations that are members of the FIH at the 49th FIH Statutory Congress on November 9, 2024. FIH Elections Oversight Panel (EOP) has completed […]

Affan Salman bags World Youth Scrabble C’ship title

Posted on September 9, 2024 by Tuba Zafar

ISLAMABAD, Sep 09 : Pakistan’s 16 years old Affan Salman had won the 19th World Youth Scrabble Championship 2024 title in Sri Lanka. Affan Salman was crowned the World Youth Champion after 23 of the 24 games played as he had an unassailable lead, said […]

PCB official says domestic competitions not subservient to international assignments

Posted on September 7, 2024 by Tuba Zafar

LAHORE, Sep 07 :PCB Director High-Performance, Tournament Director Champions One Day Cup Nadeem Khan has said that the domestic competitions like the Champions Cup are not designed to accommodate international series. Defending the timing of Champions One Day Cup between two test series, he told […]

Pak team to feature in ATF Team Competition

Posted on September 6, 2024 by Tuba Zafar

ISLAMABAD, Sep 06 : The Pakistan team has departed for Kazakhstan to participate in the ATF 12 & Under Team Competition final 2024, scheduled to take place in Shymkent from September 16 to 21. The team will also attend a three-week training camp, one week […]

PSB introduces transparent merit-based process for players

Posted on September 6, 2024 by Tuba Zafar

ISLAMABAD, Sep 06 (APP): The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has introduced new protocols to ensure merit-based selection of athletes representing Pakistan in international sports events. Previously, there was no requirement for national sports federations to provide a selection criterion or post-event report when applying for […]

PTCL Group partners with Pakistan Hockey team to renew national legacy

Posted on September 5, 2024 by Tuba Zafar

ISLAMABAD, Sep 05 :Pakistan’s largest telecommunication and integrated ICT services provider, PTCL Group (PTCL & Ufone 4G) partnered up with the Pakistan Hockey team, as they gear up for the Asian Champions Trophy 2024. As the national telecom carrier, PTCL Group is dedicated to celebrating […]

Bangladesh rally from 26-2 to post 262 to concede 12 runs lead

Posted on September 1, 2024 by Tuba Zafar

RAWALPINDI, Sep 01 :Ton-up Litton Das overshadowed Khurram Shahzad’s six-fer as Bangladesh left Pakistan shell-shocked with one of the greatest fightbacks to leave the second cricket Test delicately poised at the draw of stumps on the third day’s play at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on […]

Seeded players dominate at Khawar Hyat Memorial Tennis Tournament

Posted on September 1, 2024 by Tuba Zafar

ISLAMABAD, Sep 01 :The seeded players showcased their dominance on the courts as they comfortably secured their spots in the next round of the Khawar Hyat Khan Memorial National Ranking Tennis Tournament at the PTF-SDA Tennis Complex, Islamabad on Sunday. In the men’s singles matches, […]

PSB refutes allegations to obstruct funds for Asian Champions Trophy

Posted on August 31, 2024 by Tuba Zafar

ISLAMABAD, Aug 31 : Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) on Saturday clarified that it had already provided significant financial support to Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) and was committed to facilitating the national team’s participation in the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy. In a statement, the PSB categorically […]

PAK vs Bangladesh Test : First day’s play called off

Posted on August 30, 2024 by Tuba Zafar

ISLAMABAD, Aug 30 : The first day’s play of the second Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh at the Pindi Stadium Rawalpindi has been called off due to persistent rain and wet outfield. Bangladesh has secured a historic victory in the series opener, winning by […]

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