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Pakistan junior spikers to play series of matches
Sports
January 31, 2021
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan junior volleyball probables currently engaged in training at the POF Wah will play series of competitive matches against leading three domestic outfits for selection and exposure purposes.
Around 25 probables are to be engaged in series of matches against Navy, Army and Air Force teams for the next 10 days starting from February 1.
“These juniors are to be tested against the best domestic teams. These matches will serve two purposes players will be tried and tested before the final selection in the national team. These matches will serve as trials for future selection as well giving an opportunity to players to show their skills and prowess for future international events,” a Pakistan Volleyball Federation (PVF) official when contacted said.
ISLAMABAD: For the first time in the history of Pakistan sports, the Hawkeye technology is coming to the country as the International Tennis Federation has decided to make it available during the.
Nishikori not to be part of Davis Cup team against Pakistan
Sports
January 22, 2021
ISLAMABAD: Kei Nishikori, Japan’s leading tennis players, has been ruled out of the World Group I Davis Cup tie against Pakistan as the visitors’ country Thursday intimated the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) that a 20-member contingent would be reaching Islamabad at the end of February.
The all-important tie meant for the qualification to the World Group playoffs will be held at the Pakistan Sports Complex on March 6-7.
A PTF official has said that Nishikori will not be participating in the Davis Cup tie as he had his other professional commitments.
PTF planning to organise professional league
Sports
January 17, 2021
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) contemplated the possibilities of initiating the first-ever professional league involving some foreign players once the COVID-19 dust settles down.
The Annual General Meeting (AGM), which was held under the chairmanship of PTF President Salim Saifullah Khan under open skies at the PTF Complex on Saturday, discussed the option and possibilities of initiating the first-ever league.
The idea was floated by seasoned sports administrator Mohammad Taufeeq (Director Sports POF Wah). “To make tennis really professional and income-generating for the youth, there is a requirement to initiate tennis league where foreigners could also play and enhance the element of competition for talented youth. I would propose that tennis league should be initiated once the dust of virus settles down,” Taufeeq said.