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Several tennis players, including world number one Novak Djokovic, have contracted the corona virus, calling into question the future of the sport. Novak Djokovic, from Serbia, told local media that he and his wife tested positive, while their children were protected from the virus. “I am very sorry for every case of the virus. I hope it will not harm ...

Announcing his retirement, The Undertaker, a world-renowned WWE freestyle wrestler, said: “I no longer have the desire to fight, I have nothing left to win.” Entering the ring wearing a black hat, The Undertaker’s real name is Mark Callaway, who has entertained fans around the world for almost 30 years. Social media users have expressed sympathy with WWE wrestling star ...

The owner of a restaurant in Spain set a world record by riding a stationary bicycle used for 297 hours of continuous exercise. On the occasion of World Environment Day, Ben Miles surprised everyone by riding a stationary bike (commonly used when exercising) for 297 consecutive hours. Ben Miles says he wants to spread environmental awareness so he set a ...

Islamabad:The Federal Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination formed the Pakistan Sports Board. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination, the Chairman Higher Education Commission (HEC) has also been appointed as a member of the Pakistan Sports Board. According to the notification, the Managing Director of National Engineering Services Pakistan (Nespak) or its representatives will be a member ...

Pakistani tennis star Aisam-ul-Haq also announced his return to the tennis courts after the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) announced the resumption of tennis competitions from August. Tennis star Aisam-ul-Haq says he will return to tennis action from the Cincinnati Open and will also participate in the US Open and French Open. The Association of Tennis Professionals has announced that ...

Islamabad : Col (Rtd) Nasir Ijaz Tung and Tahir Ayub were unanimously elected as President and General Secretary of Faisalabad Divisional Boxing Association for the next four years 2020-2024 respectively.The election were conducted by the Election Commissioner, Jamshaid Kazmi. Jamshaid Kazmi told that all the office bearers were elected unanimously in the presence of representatives of four districts including Jhang, ...

“The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is disappointed at the US Open’s decision not to include wheelchair tennis in this September’s event, a decision that has left a lot of the athlete community rightly upset and angered. We urge organisers to reconsider this decision which could potentially undo years of great work to promote and showcase the sport of wheelchair tennis.“We ...

Serena Williams says she intends to play at this year’s behind-closed-doors US Open and bid for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam.The event will be held without fans in New York from 31 August, despite some players voicing concerns.But Williams, 38, said: “I really cannot wait to return to New York and play the US Open 2020.”The ATP and WTA Tours, ...

LAHORE : Secretary Youth Affairs, Sports, Archaeology and Tourism Ehsan Bhutta has directed all the all Divisional, District and Tehsil Sports Officers, DPD and Project Management Unit to submit reports of 2019-20 Annual Development Programmes till June 27, 2020. He issued these directions while chairing a high-profile video-link meeting at his office at Punjab Stadium on Wednesday.Director General Sports Punjab ...

Karachi:Recently, a new chapter was added to the Karachi Hockey Association when the flood lights installed in the KHA Sports Complex were switched on by the Sindh Government on a trial basis. There are four towers installed in the complex, each of which Includes 16 2000 watt lights with a total number of 64. These lights are illuminated with the ...