Qatar World Cup to be played with 32 teams: FIFA
LAUSANNE (AFP) - The 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be played with 32 teams after a proposed expansion of the tournament to 48 sides was scrapped, FIFA announced on Wednesday. That led to FIFA dropping the idea, despite the organisation recommending in March that the number of teams should be raised to 48 for 2022, ahead of the ...
Three-day traditional game of Sindh ‘Malakhra’ begins
KARACHI (Web Desk) - The three-day traditional game of Sindh ?Malakhra? began in Gulshan-e-Hadeed Karachi on Thursday.
ورلڈ کپ میں ہمارا ریکارڈ بہت اچھا ہے، سرفراز
پاکستانی کرکٹ ٹیم کےسرفراز احمد کا کہنا ہے کہ ورلڈ کپ کسی بھی طرح آسان ٹورنامنٹ نہیں ہے لیکن انگلش کنڈیشنز ہمارے فاسٹ بولروں کو مدد دیتی ہیں، اگر مجھے کسی بھی کھلاڑی کو اپنی ٹیم میں رکھنے کا آپشن ملے تو میں انگلش وکٹ کیپر جوز بٹلر کو اپنی ٹیم میں لینا پسند کروں گا۔ سرفراز احمد کا کہنا ...
Three-day Shandur Polo Festival To Begin From July 7
Speaking on the occasion, Secretary Tourism Kamran Rehman said that the Shandur Festival will be organized in a befitting manner to attract domestic and foreign tourists to the scenic region and traditional game in large number. "This year, the number of foreign and domestic tourists will be great as compared to the yester years as complete peace has ...
Argentina plays leading role in 2030 World Cup joint bid
At least five Argentinian cities would host matches during the 2030 World Cup if a joint South American bid were to be successful, officials said on Wednesday. In addition to "five or six" games in Argentina, there would be three or four fixtures in Chile and two each in Uruguay and Paraguay, government officials from Chile said. "Our first ...
Quarter Finals Decided In Bahria Cup All Pakistan Floodlit Cricket
Kazmi XI batted first scored 59 runs in 4 overs and Pak Warriors made 37 runs. Sangla Eleven batted first, scored 56 runs in 4 overs and Sunny XI made 53 runs. United XI batted first, scored 35 runs in 4 overs and Zain XI achieved the target for the loss of three wickets.
Punjab Chief Minister Felicitates Women Cricketer Nida Dar
The CM has appreciated her performance against , adding that she brought home laurels. Nida Dar is an asset of the national team, he added.
International Kashan Umar Advances To U-14 Q-finals In Nazim Peshawar Floodlight Tennis
10, beat Hammad Shah 6-2, and 6-1, Uzair Khan beat Ali Zain by 6-3 and 6-2, Afzal beat Arsalan by 6-1 and 6-1, Shahsawar Khan beat Zain Khan by 6-4 and 6-2. Asralan Khan In the other matches Hamza Roman, seeded 3rd in the Under-14 category, defeated Talha Khan by 6-2 and 6-1 while in the boys doubles Under-14 ...
2022 World Cup to keep 32-team format, says FIFA
"A joint analysis, in this respect, concluded that due to the advanced stage of preparations and the need for a detailed assessment of the potential logistical impact on the host country, more time would be required and a decision could not be taken before the deadline of June," read the statement. "The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will therefore ...
Bayern's stars in favour of Sane deal
To take an oath seemed one of the key issues of Bayern Munich's team leaders in advance of the 2018-19 season finish. After things worked out well for the Bavarians in the Bundesliga, Bayern now hope to continue their successful journey when they take on RB Leipzig this Saturday evening in the German Cup final. To strengthen the team's ...
Quarter finals decided in Bahria Cup All Pakistan floodlit cricket
LAHORE, May 23 (APP):Zain XI, Kazmi XI, Sangla XI and Haq Bahoo XI moved into the semi-finals of the 5th Bahria Cup All Pakistan floodlit cricket cup here on Thursday at Bahria Town stadium. Sangla Eleven batted first, scored 56 runs in 4 overs and Sunny XI made 53 runs. United XI batted first, scored 35 runs in 4 ...
PCB signs two-year partnership with Shahid Afridi Foundation
LAHORE, May 23 (APP):Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday extended the scope of its corporate social responsibility when they signed a two-year partnership with Shahid Afridi Foundation (SAF), one of the most respected and prestigious charity organizations, set up by an ex-player. SAF has been able to accomplish various milestones in this short span from its inception and striving ...
Football: CAF Champions League Title Winners
Johannesburg, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - APP - 23rd May, 2019 ) :Complete list of CAF Champions League (formerly African Cup of Champions Clubs) title winners: 8: Al Ahly (EGY) 5: TP Mazembe (COD), Zamalek (EGY) 3: Canon (CMR), (TUN), Hafia (GUI), Raja ( )2: Entente , JS Kabylie (both ALG), Asante Kotoko (GHA), Enyimba (NGR), Wydad ...
Director General Sports Board Punjab (SBP) Nadeem Sarwar To Provide Free-of-cost Sports Facilities To Special People
LAHORE, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - APP - 23rd May, 2019 ) :Director General (SBP) Nadeem Sarwar on Thursday announced that special people in the province would be provided free-of-cost facilities under the control of SBP. In this regard, a notification has been issued on the directives of SBP director general, who instructed ...
Sports Board Punjab (SBP) Director General (DG) Nadeem Sarwar Calls On PCB Director Academies
LAHORE, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - APP - 23rd May, 2019 ):Sports Board Punjab (SBP) Director General (DG) Nadeem Sarwar called on Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Director Academies Mudassar Nazar here at National Cricket Academy (NCA), on Thursday.
PCB Signs Two-year Partnership With Shahid Afridi Foundation
Lahore (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 23rd May, 2019) The Pakistan Cricket Board today extended the scope of its Corporate Social Responsibility when they signed a two-year partnership with Shahid Afridi Foundation (SAF), one of the most respected and prestigious charity organisations set up by an ex-player. SAF has been able to accomplish various milestones in this short ...
MD TCKP Inaugurates Ramadan Sports Festival In Peshawar Press Club
PESHAWAR, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - APP - 23rd May, 2019 ) :Managing Director Tourism Corporation Junaid khan Thursday inaugurated the week long Floodlight Gala organized by the Committee of the Press Club here at different venues. Chairman Committee Kashif Uddin Syed, President Writers Association Ijaz Ahmad Khan, Secretary ...
Karate Referees, Judges Seminar In Lahore
LAHORE, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - APP - 23rd May, 2019 ) : District Karate Association was organising Karate Referee and Judges Seminar here on 25 at the Gymnasium Hall of College. Muhammad Ilyas Khan, president District Karate Association, will be the chief guest at the certificate distribution ceremony.
'Unprepared' Tokyo 2020 Boxing Boss Vows To Put Athletes First
Tokyo, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - APP - 23rd May, 2019 ) :The official hastily put in charge of organising the competition admitted Thursday he was "totally unprepared" for his appointment, but vowed he would put athletes' interests first. The tapped Morinari Watanabe the Japanese Committee to run a special taskforce ...
Afghan spin the key for new captain at World Cup
Under Asghar, Afghanistan had made serious progress, beating Bangladesh and Sri Lanka at last year?s Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates and even tying a game with India at the tournament. Seven months later the skipper was unceremoniously dethroned, upsetting matchwinners Rashid and Nabi weeks before only Afghanistan?s second appearance in the global 50-over showpiece. ?With just months ...
