ISLAMABAD: Saleema Imtiaz became the first Pakistani woman to be nominated to the ICC international panel of development umpires, the Pakistan Cricket Board said on Sunday. Imtiaz’s nomination on the panel means she is now eligible to officiate in women’s bilateral international matches and ICC women’s events. “This isn’t just a win for me, it’s […]
BARAMULLA: As part of the SVEEP (Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation) initiative, aimed at promoting youth engagement in both sports and democratic participation, the UT Level Inter-Division Football Competition for All Age Group (AAG) Boys officially began on Sunday at Showkat Ali Stadium, Khawaja Bagh, Baramulla. Organized by the Department of Youth Services and […]
BANDIPORA: As part of the Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) initiative, the District Bandipora Wushu Championship 2024 commenced on Sunday at Salvatore International School, Shilvat Bandipora. The two-day event, organized by the District Bandipora Wushu Association, was kick-started by District Election Officer (DEO) Manzoor Ahmad Qadri along with Padmashree Faisal Ali Dar, the […]
PARIS: France bid a final and reluctant farewell to the Paris Olympics on Saturday with a parade on the Champs-Elysees followed by a concert featuring artists from the opening and closing ceremonies. The final event of an acclaimed summer of sport saw tens of thousands of fans gather on the French capital’s most famous avenue […]
GANDERBAL: In an effort to increase awareness and encourage voter participation, the Youth Services and Sports (YSS) Ganderbal on Saturday organized Volleyball competitions for boys in Zone Kangan and Zone Tullamulla. These events were conducted as part of the broader Systematic Voters Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) initiative, aimed at educating the community about the […]
KUPWARA: The Inter-District Divisional level Volleyball Tournament, organized under Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) initiative, culminated in an electrifying final match at BHSS Nagri Malpora on Saturday. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation, with more than 2,000 spectators cheering on the players. The tournament was graced by the presence of the Additional Deputy Commissioner […]
NEW DELHI: Former Mumbai Indians fielding coach Jonty Rhodes reminisced about his earlier experiences with Rohit Sharma during the IPL. He emphasized that, in contrast to the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit did not exhibit the same level of dedication and intensity during net practice sessions. “I mean he hasn’t changed at all. It’s so ridiculous. […]
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has told the country’s Paris Paralympic Games champions that they had lived up to the expectations of countrymen who had wished them all success when they left for the Games. In an interaction with the champions, he told them they knew the country wanted them to perform and therefore […]
NEW DELHI: Afghanistan “barely play a Test or two” a year. On top of that, there has been no play on the first four days of their one-off Test against New Zealand at the Greater Noida Sports Complex ground because of persistent rain and poor ground conditions. Such a situation, though, would not have arisen […]
SRINAGAR: Get ready to witness cricketing action in Kashmir after almost half a century! The Legends League Cricket is coming to the Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar from October 09 to 16, 2024. The tournament will feature seven matches, including the finals, with some of the biggest names in cricket. Indian and international cricketers like Mohammad […]