Author: Abdul Rahim

  • ICC announces details of third round Intercontinental Cup and WCL Championship matches

    Dubai, Feb 09, 2012: Early pace-setter and three-time former champion Ireland travels to Mombasa this week to take on Kenya in what will kick-off the third round of the ICC Intercontinental Cup 2011-2013. The four-day first-class fixture will be played from 12-15 February at the Mombasa Sports Club. Ireland leads the table with 40 points after…

  • Jan Ullrich found guilty of an anti-doping rule violation by the CAS

    Lausanne-Switzerland, Feb 09, 2012: The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has rendered its decision in the arbitration between the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and the German cyclist Jan Ullrich & Swiss Olympic. The CAS has partially upheld the appeal filed by the UCI and has found Jan guilty of a doping offence. As a consequence, Jan is…

  • Army wins the 10th National Women Netball Championships

    Lahore-Pakistan Feb 09, 2012: Pakistan Netball Federation has informed that the 10th National Women Netball Championship 2012 finished on 9th Feb 2012 at LUMS University, Lahore, organized by Punjab Netball Association, under the supervision of Pakistan Netball Federation. The Final Match was played between Army and Punjab. The Army won the match 19-14 goals and…

  • AFC U-22 Asian Cup 2012 Qualifiers draw

    Kuala Lumpur-Malaysia, Feb 09, 2012: The draw for the AFC U-22 Asian Cup 2012 qualifiers will be held on February 14, 2012, at 1100 hrs, at AFC House. Forty-one teams will be involved in qualifying action for 16 places in the Finals, which is expected to be held in June 2013. Media who wish to cover…

  • Olympic Champion GALIAZZO reaches a new final

    Las Vegas-USA, Feb 08, 2012: In Recurve Men, Olympic Champion GALIAZZO reaches a new final (ITA) will meet Jake KAMINSKI (USA) in the final. The American survived three shoot-offs. In Recurve Women, the young Miranda LEEK (USA) will meet one of the greatest athletes all time in this category, Natalia VALEEVA (ITA). The Americans reached…

  • ICC announces details of official travel and tour providers

    Dubai, Feb 07, 2012: The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the appointment of the official travel agents for the ICC World Twenty 2012 which will be staged in Sri Lanka from 18 September to 7 October. Gullivers Sports Travel, Sport Abroad and Thomson Sport in the United Kingdom (UK) and Ireland as well as…

  • IRB Opens Up HSBC Sevens World Series to Playing Nation

    Dublin-Ireland, Feb 07, 2012: Rugby Playing Nation, The International Rugby Board has announced details of a new qualification pathway for the HSBC Sevens World Series as the sport continues to build towards its Olympic Games re-inclusion in 2016. With participation interest and competitiveness at an all-time high as Rugby Sevens goes from strength to strength,…

  • ITF: Fed Cup by BNP Paribas – Day 2 results

    London Feb 07, 2012: Please find the latest results for the 2012 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas World Group and World Group II first round ties taking place on 4-5 February. In the World Group semifinals, to be played 21-22 April, Russia will be at home to Serbia and defending champions Czech Republic will host…

  • WADA President calls for Code support

    Lausanne, Febr 07, 2012: – WADA President John Fahey has called on Anti-Doping Organizations (ADOs) worldwide to support the World Anti-Doping Code and to play an active role in the review process designed to strengthen the Code and the rights of “clean athletes”. Speaking at the WADA Media Symposium in Lausanne, Switzerland, He emphasized the…

  • PFF D Certificate Coaching Course has concluded

    Lahore-Pakistan, Feb 07, 2012: PFF D Certificate Coaching Course, Pakistan Football Federation (PFF), in line with its emphasis on PFF Vision Plan 2020 and Youth Development Program has hosted PFF “D” Certificate Football Coaching Course for Region-2011 at Qayyum Sports Complex in Peshawar on Sunday, February 05, 2012. The 5-day coaching course was conducted by…