Karachi:- Women in Pakistan are gradually moving towards activities which until recently were considered unimaginable for them to step into. After judo karate, women have now started trying kickboxing encouraged by a female trainer – a first in Pakistan. Meet Rameesha Shahid, who is Pakistan’s first female kick boxing trainer. Despite her slim physique and small frame, she is an ...
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Saudi Arabia’s top sports body announces 10-year deal with WWE
Riyadh:-Saudis will soon get to watch World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) matches live in the kingdom, as the country’s sports authority has signed an exclusive deal with the entertainment brand. According to Arab News, the Saudi General Sports Authority has signed a 10-year deal with the WWE corporation to hold wrestling events in the kingdom. The move comes as part of the sports authority’s efforts to ...
Read More »Pakistan’s FIFA ban could be lifted following Lahore High Court judgement
Lahore:-A judgement by the Lahore High Court (LHC) reinstating Faisal Saleh Hayat as the president of the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) may lead to the lifting of the FIFA ban imposed on Pakistan in September 2015. The LHC judgement by Justice Ayesha A. Malik upholds the results of the disputed PFF elections held in June 2015 ordering the administrator, who ...
Read More »FIH announces match schedule for Hockey World Cup 2018
NEW DELHI: Sixteen of the world’s best international hockey teams will take to the field to compete in the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2018 at the 16,000-capacity Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, scheduled from November 28 to December 16. The venue is currently undergoing extensive refurbishment in preparation for the prestigious event. Hosts India were joined by teams who qualified ...
Read More »40th National Kabaddi C’ship:Iran edge out Punjab by 41-40 in thrilling opening clash
LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Sports Jahangir Khanzada has said that Punjab govt under the vision of Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, is doing hectic efforts for the promotion of traditional games in the province; he expressed these views while addressing the opening ceremony of 40th National Kabaddi Championship at cycling velodrome, Nishtar Park Sports Complex on Wednesday. Addressing the opening ...
Read More »Ayub Stadium still not ready to host National Games in April
Quetta :-Pakistan’s National Games are less than two months away and this year’s hosting city – Quetta is up for a challenge to ready their stadium for the upcoming event. The 33rd National Games, which is scheduled to start from April 22 to 29, will include various games. Men will be participating in 33 games and women athletes will be ...
Read More »Deontay Wilder: ‘I’m the best heavyweight champion in this era’
I am the best heavyweight champion in this era. I am the best heavyweight champion, period, and I’m willing to prove that not only to Luis Ortiz but to the world. I think Luis Ortiz is a great fighter and I think this is the biggest fight that could be made at this point in time in boxing. He’s been ...
Read More »Rafael Nadal withdraws from ATP 500 Acapulco
Mexico:Rafael Nadal was a late withdrawal from the ATP 500 Acapulco after suffering an injury setback. The World No 2 has not featured since injury ended his Australian Open bid at the quarter-final stage against Marin Cilic. He was due to make his comeback against fellow Spaniard Feliciano Lopez on Tuesday night, live on Sky Sports Action, but was forced ...
Read More »Laureus Awards: Roger Federer named World Sportsman of the Year 2017
Twenty-time tennis grand slam champion Roger Federer has won the 2017 Laureus World Sportsman of the Year and Comeback of the Year awards. The 36-year-old Swiss won the Australian Open and Wimbledon titles in 2017 after seven years without a major. “I didn’t believe I would ever come back to this level,” said Federer. “The year I had was something ...
Read More »Sports journalists flay PCB’s indifference, ask PM Abbasi to intervene
PESHAWAR:- Member of the Sports Writers Association Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Monday staged a protest demonstration against indifferent attitude of the Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board Najam Sethi and Media Manager Amjad Bhutti for ignoring them in Pakistan Super League (PSL). The sports journalists criticized what they argued the indifferent attitude of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) towards the Sports Writers Association Khyber ...
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