Category: Sports

Pakistani-born British boxer Amir Khan has said that his Islamabad-based boxing academy will reopen after a month.

In a video message posted on X (formerly Twitter) Amir said, “Thank you! The gym is now back with us, thank you to the Pakistan army and Pakistan government for helping to fix the issue. The gym will be active in June for boxers to train and compete.”

He said, “The gym has been cleaned and now we have to buy the necessary machinery after which the gym will reopen and the youth will be able to learn here.”

Amir Khan inaugurated the Boxing Academy at Pakistan Sports Complex Islamabad in 2016 which was operational till 2022.

Earlier, Amir Khan expressed disappointment over the closure of the boxing academy and said that one hundred thousand dollars that he had invested had been lost.

Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has said that Pakistan will host the South Asian Games next year in Narowal.

In the meeting held at the Sports City with Vice Chancellor University of Narowal Professor Dr. Mohammad Younis, Federal Secretary for Inter-Provincial Relations Nadeem Arshad Kayani, DG Pakistan Sports Board, Iqbal said, “Before South Asian Games, Narowal Sports City has to be prepared according to international standards. We will renovate the cricket ground so that we can hold first-class cricket matches in this ground next season.”

“I will visit Narowal Sports City every week and review the performance of the executing agencies. Our government’s vision is to promote sports,” Iqbal said.

Narowal Sports City is now being prepared, according to international standards, after suffering delays.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has proposed the names of three cities to host International Cricket Council (ICC) for Champions Trophy 2025.

Among the cities recommended by PCB are Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi.

While addressing a press conference in Lahore on Sunday, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said, “We have sent the schedule of Champions Trophy matches to ICC. The security team of ICC had come to Pakistan with whom we had a very good meeting, they had reviewed the arrangements regarding the matches in Pakistan. We will also share the plan for the upgradation of the stadiums with them soon.”

Mohsin Naqvi said, “We are in constant touch with the ICC and we are trying to ensure that we can improve the organization of the tournament in Pakistan.”

Talking about India’s participation in Champion Trophy, he said, “In discussing the schedule of the Champions Trophy, the matter related to India’s participation in this tournament will also be considered.”

According to ESPNCricinfo, the initial draft of the schedule includes all matches, including India’s matches in Pakistan. Usually when the host country sends the draft schedule to the ICC, the schedule is finalized after changes by the cricket boards of the participating teams.

The Champions Trophy will be held in Pakistan after 30 years, start from mid-February next year, for which the PCB has started upgrading its grounds.

Ashab Irfan of Pakistan has won the Rochester ProAm 2024 squash tournament held in America.

At the conclusion of the five-day tournament played at the Houston Squash Club, Ashab Irfan won the title worth $9,000. He defeated Mexico’s Gomez Dominguez 3-1 in the final. He won the final by 10-12, 11-4, 11-9, 11-9.

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Squash players from around the world participated in the Rochester ProAm 2024.

The New Zealand Cricket Board (NZC) has announced a 15 member squad for the T20 World Cup 2024.

Kane Williamson will be the captain of New Zealand while Finn Allen, Trent Boult, Mark Chapman, Dwayne Conway, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell will be part of the team.

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Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Ish Saudi, Tim Southee, Michael Bracewell, Lockie Ferguson are also in New Zealand’s World Cup squad.

T20 World Cup 2024 is scheduled to be played from June 1 to June 29 in America and West Indies.

Who doesn’t know PUBG? The game where you can interact with others, where people have found love (and betrayal) and friends. Well now, the famous video game ‘PUBG mobile’ has now collaborated with the Prime Minister Youth Program and Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan.

PUBG Mobile’s collaboration with the Prime Minister Youth Program and Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan marks a major step towards helping and working with the potential of Pakistan’s youth. The program aims to create a platform where gaming isn’t a totally negative way to spend your time. You can showcase your skills in competitive gaming events meaning the new age of esports.

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The partnership between PUBG Mobile and the Prime Minister Youth Program is highlighting esports as a real and important avenue for skill development and career opportunities. This program seeks to engage youth from across Pakistan, providing them with access to professional gaming resources and mentorship opportunities.

Moreover, this initiative is in line with the broader objectives of the Prime Minister Youth Program and the HEC to empower young people through education, skill-building, and innovation.

Participants can expect a diverse range of activities, including tournaments, leagues, and educational seminars conducted by professionals within the gaming industry.

The Gamer Galaxy E-Sports Festival became the site of a huge upset when Nauman Chaudhry defeated the uncrowned king of Tekken, Arslan Ash, on Friday night.

A large number of qualified youths from all over the country participated in online games in the E-Sports Festival organized at Expo Center Lahore and won their favorite games like FIFA, Free Fighters, Tekken 8 and PUBG mobile.

Punjab Sports Minister Faisal Khokhar, well-known boxer Aamir Khan and Fakhr e Alam took special part in the e-Sports Festival.

All the champions of the event were given prize pool money and winning trophies.

Musician Rehan Darabuk and Karachi’s famous rap stars Young Stunners performed at the event.

Pakistani-born British former boxer Aamir Khan has reportedly left Pakistan after his $100,000 academy got shut down. He was also disappointed at the lack of boxing competitions in Pakistan.

Aamir Khan said in a video message, “I keep coming to Pakistan, earlier I had an academy here. Now children are messaging me that we have to train, have a boxing fight, why is there no boxing in Pakistan?”

He said, “I spoke to the officials and the government but still nothing happened, my gym was completely new and very clean, but it was closed.”

“I am very disappointed with the government’s lack of attention to other sports including boxing in Pakistan. I will be flying back to England tomorrow, very upset that over a hundred thousand dollars I spent on the gym are now ruined.”