DAWN.COM Shaheens is the inaugral Pakistani national team to take part in the AFL International Cup to be held in Melbourne in 2014— Photo courtesy of shaheens.com.au MELBOURNE: Pakistan lifted the ‘Dosti Cup’ after defeating India 101-7 in a friendly-match of Australian Football on Saturday, the Press Trust of India reported. The first-ever meeting ofRead More
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2012 Men’s Hockey Champions Trophy
India beat Pakistan 3-2 to lift Asian Champions Trophy
India defeated defending champions Pakistan 3-2 in an exciting final of the Asian Champions Trophy here at the Wisma Belia Hockey Stadium in the Malaysian city of Kuantan on Sunday. The first quarter ended goalless. In the second quarter, Rupinder Pal Singh converted a penalty corner into a goal to give India a 1-0 lead.Read More
Pakistan’s first Winter Olympian conquers slopes of Whistler
Paul Watson via thestar.com WHISTLER, B.C.– In his quest to become an Olympian, Muhammad Abbas first had to tame a mountain beast called Malam Jabba. High above northwest Pakistan’s Swat valley, Malam Jabba’s runs were so wild the International Ski Federation refused to certify them for competition until a bulldozer smoothed out some of theRead More
WADA mulls caffeine ban after AFL scare
WADA president John Fahey told The Age newspaper that caffeine pills were against the spirit of the sport, adding that he would ask the body’s medical committee to examine a new ban when it meets in September. – AP Photo MELBOURNE The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is considering re-introducing a ban on caffeine products afterRead More
FEMALE SQUASH PLAYER FROM WAZIRISTAN DEFIES THE ODDS
Both Aamir and Maria belong to the North West Frontier Province, home also to Pakistan squash legends Jahangir and Jansher Khan, where they train amidst constant threats from the Taliban. While it has been a comparatively easy ride for Aamir, by virtue of being a male in a part of the country where residents adhere to strict Islamic law, for the 19-year-old Maria it has been a journey of immense courage and perseverance. Growing up in South Waziristan,Read More