Author: Abdul Rahim
-
Asia Cup 2012, Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by six wickets
BY: TFE, March 15, 2012: Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets Thursday to virtually book their place in the final of the Asia Cup 2012 one-day tournament in Dhaka, reports AFP. Skipper Misbah-ul-Haq (72 not out) and Umar Akmal (77) hit half-centuries as Pakistan achieved a 189-run target with more than 10 overs to…
-
Scene Set for Exceptional IRB Junior World Championship as Match Schedule Announced
Exceptional IRB Junior, The match schedule for the IRB Junior World Championship 2012 in South Africa has been announced with tournament organisers confident that the event will be a success, delivering unprecedented profile for Rugby’s showcase age grade event. With IRB officials in Cape Town for key preparation meetings, planning and preparation is on track,…
-
FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup Deriugina Cup 2012 Kiev
LAUSANNE (SUI), FIG Office, March 14, 2012: Some seventy gymnasts representing 31 different countries responded to an invitation extended by the Ukrainian Gymnastics Federation to participate at the 5th FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup in Kiev (UKR) on March 16 – 18, 2012. An international tournament for juniors and seniors held for the 21st time…
-
The ICSS and Pantheon-Sorbonne University announce agreement to address match-fixing in sport
Doha, March 14, 2012: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) and the Université Paris I – Panthéon-Sorbonne have today announced a partnership agreement that will work to combat behaviour which contravenes principles of sporting integrity including match fixing. The announcement and signing of the Partnership Agreement was made on the first day of the…
-
Cricket Don’t Touch Me Please !
(By: Ahmed Jutt) March, 14, 2012: Karachi-Pakistan, March 14, 2012: After an Indian bookie revealed that, mostly bookmakers contacted the international cricketers with the help of bollywood actresses and models, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) advice to their cricketers that, they must keep away from Indian glamour girls, according to source that advice given by PCB’s official in…
-
IFAB approve two companies for next phase of GLT tests
Goal Line Technology, The International Football Association Board (IFAB) under the chairmanship of The Football Association Chairman David Bernstein, convened for its Annual General Meeting (AGM) Saturday 3 March 2012, at the Pennyhill Park Hotel in Surrey, England. The IFAB received a general evaluation of eight available Goal Line Technology (GLT) systems by EMPA (Swiss Federal…
-
Worldwide, 29 million girls and women play football
The occasion of the 101st International Women’s day is a great opportunity to celebrate the women’s game and its achievements. Today 29 million girls and women are playing football worldwide, and many more want to get involved, so they too can live their goals. For millions of girls, playing football gives them personal confidence and…
-
Former Indian Test wicket-keeper Kirmani optimistic for return of international cricket to Pakistan
By Rashid Ali Siddiqui, President, Pakistan Sports Writers Federation, Karachi-Pakistan: Former Indian wicket-keeper batsman Syed Mujtaba Hussein Kirmani has stressed the need for the return of international cricket to Pakistan, saying passionate fans should not be deprived of the high-profile action on their soil. Pakistan has been deprived of international cricket following a terrorist attack on the…
-
INTERNATIONAL SPORT SECURITY CONFERENCE OPENS TODAY
The International Sport Security Conference features a full programme of networking, keynote speeches and stimulating panel discussions. This year’s conference will focus on Creating a Platform for Growth Through Safe Sporting Events. See below for a detailed daily agenda. Wednesday 14th of March 08:30 – 09:00 Registration (QNCC) 09:00 – 09:25 Welcome and Opening Address from…
-
IRB-Around the Regions in March-2012
A global snapshot of what’s going on in the world of Rugby Regions Africa Find out about Bah Traore Zoumaro, number 10 for Niger’s national team and the founder of a thriving rugby academy in the capital city of Niamey which runs coaching programmes with the assistance of the IRB for around 150 youngsters who…