Federal educational institutions have launched a cycling initiative, distributing 300 bicycles to students nationwide. The programme aims to improve student health and promote eco-friendly transportation. Officials said the initiative will also encourage greater participation in sports and active lifestyles. The Pakistan Sports Board will oversee the programme, while the Islamabad Cycling Association will implement it […]
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PSB begins scrutiny of hockey clubs ahead of PHF elections
The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has initiated a nationwide scrutiny of hockey clubs in coordination with the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) as part of governance reforms aimed at ensuring transparency and credibility in the forthcoming PHF elections, according to a press release. A PSB spokesperson said the scrutiny process has been launched under a PSB-approved […]
PSB warns against unrecognised MMA body using its logo
The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) on Wednesday issued a public disclaimer clarifying that the entity referring to itself as the Pakistan Mixed Martial Arts Federation has no affiliation with the Board and is not authorized to use the country’s name or the official PSB logo. In the disclaimer, PSB said the Constitution of the Pakistan […]
PSB intervenes: Top AFP posts to be democratically elected
The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has directed the Athletics Federation of Pakistan (AFP) to hold fresh elections. The move follows a complaint alleging senior officials were appointed without proper elections. PSB emphasized that the new elections must be transparent and lawful. Tariq Sidhu, president of the National Association of Athletics Technical Officials, claimed constitutional violations […]
PSB quashes lifetime ban on Arshad Nadeem’s coach
A lifetime ban and month-long legal fiasco that ensued didn’t stop Salman Butt from coaching Arshad Nadeem to yet another global javelin title at the Islamic Solidarity Games last week. With the ban recently being declared “illegal and void” by the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) Adjudicator, Salman has already gotten back to work. “We feel […]
PSB overturns lifetime ban on coach Salman Iqbal Butt
KARACHI: The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has overturned the lifetime ban imposed on prominent athletics coach Salman Iqbal Butt, restoring his professional status. Butt, known for coaching Olympic Gold Medalist Arshad Nadeem, had challenged the ban, arguing it was unlawful and without proper jurisdiction. Read More: Lifetime ban slapped on Arshad Nadeem’s coach Salman Butt The ruling, issued by […]
Banned coach Salman Butt to accompany Arshad Nadeem
Arshad Nadeem’s coach, Salman Butt, will travel with him to the upcoming Islamic Solidarity Games next week, despite being handed a lifetime ban by the Athletics Federation of Pakistan (AFP) last month. The AFP imposed the ban on October 12, citing “gross violations of the federation’s constitution” and prohibiting Salman from taking part in any […]
Govt bars Pakistan teams from playing in India
The government has made a key decision to restrict participation in sports events held in India. National Sports Federations must now consult the Pakistan Sports Board before agreeing to compete in any Indian event. This order comes amid current security concerns and was announced through an official notification by the Pakistan Sports Board. The decision […]
Mathew Hayden inspired by Pakistan Cricket team and Islam
Matthew Hayden, who is a former Australian batsman and now serving as a batting instructor, has been caught away by the aura of serenity and spirituality in Pakistan’s dressing room. The open-mindedness of the Pakistani players and their eagerness to learn also impressed the 50-year-old Matthew Hayden. All of the players have absolute potential and […]
Pakistan beat Afghanistan to go three out of three in T20 world cup
Asif Ali once again became the pride of Pakistan, walking out in the middle of a high-pressure situation and hitting four sixes to ensure Pakistan won their T20I clash against Afghanistan on Friday. Pakistan was struggling to find their feet after wicketkeeper-batsman and opener Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Hafeez and Fakhar Zaman were dismissed by Afghanistan […]