Rajouri, April 7: As the snow clearance operation ended on Wednesday, Jammu and Kashmir’s historical Mughal road, which was closed since January first week due to heavy snowfall, is set to reopen soon in Jammu and Kashmir. “We have completed the snow clearance operation much before time. We have cleared both the lanes till 33 kilometres on the road, however, a single lane has been cleared till 7 kilometres on Mughal road. Many types of equipment were used in this […]
Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 30: Two day UT level Fencing Championship, organised byJ&K Amateur Fencing Association, inaugurated by Ashok Singh, Divisional Sports Officer (J) as chief guest, here today. MJ Sharma presided over the function, while addressing the gathering he highlighted the achievements of J&K Fencing for the last 25 years. Shotu Lal Sharma, Fencing Instructor, JK Sports council welcomed the chief guest and other dignitaries. The chief guest said that Fencing is one of the prominent and medal […]
18th UT Fencing Championship concludes Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 31: The 18th UT J&K Fencing Championship (M&W) 2021-22 concluded at Indoor Fencing Hall, MA Stadium here. The championship was organized by J&K Amateur Fencing Association in collaboration with J&K Sports Council. Dr Daud Iqbal Baba, Director, Directorate of Sports and Physical Education, University of Jammu was the chief guest on the occasion and MJ Sharma, President J&K AFA was the guest of honour who distributed prizes and medals amongst the […]
Sports
January 10, 2021
ISLAMABAD: Mushaf Zia has been retained as the non-playing captain of the Pakistan team for the Davis Cup World Group 1 tie against Japan to be held at the Pakistan Sports Complex grass courts in Islamabad on March 5-6.
The Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) has also invited eight players for the available three spots as leading international Aisamul Haq and Pakistan No 1 Aqeel Khan are automatic selection for the tie.
Talking to ‘The News’ on Saturday, Mushaf said the country should be proud of playing against the world tennis powerhouse Japan in a Davis Cup tie.
“It is really an honour to be named as the non-playing captain and coach of the team for the important home tie. I am thankful to the PTF for reposing trust in me. I would make all possible efforts to make the opportunity count. Don’t forget Japan is one of the powerhouses of the game in the world.