Fourth Indigo Invitational Golf Tournament-2010 - - A Recreational Event Turning into Popular Sporting Activity in Pakistan

Fourth indigo Invitational Golf Tournament-2010 organized, by Mobilink, at Royal Palm Golf  & Country Club, Lahore. Mobilink, Pakistan’s market leader in cellular services and part of Orascom Telecom Holding, has been organizing the 18-hole tournament since three years; which is now becoming an attraction amongst the golfing fanatics from within the Mobilink-indigo customers. The basic aim of the tournament is to derive excitement and fun through friendly competition. 

More than 100 contestants participated in the golfing tournament; the ever increasing number of ladies golfers is a healthy sign. The contestants with significant performance were presented high-valued gifts from Mobilink.

The President & CEO Mobilink- Mr. Rashid Khan said; “The enthusiastic fervour displayed by golfing enthusiasts, from Lahore, in the Indigo Golf Tournament has made this recreational event into a popular sporting activity. Our aim through sponsoring these activities is to support such exciting events that engender social harmony and foster a participative spirit in the community.”

PCB not delaying development of pitches in Sri Lanka

ISLAMABAD, Sep 3 (APP): The delay is not on the part of Pakistan Cricket Board regarding development of three international standard turf pitches in one of Sri Lanka famous 135-year old school, a PCB Spokesman said on Thursday.“PCB wishes to clarify that the delay has not been on part of PCB”, he said, adding that PCB has been constantly in contact with Sri Lanka Cricket.

In this regard PCB has written letters to Sri Lanka cricket on 28^th April, and again on 1^st June, 2009 in which Sri Lankan cricket was asked to send us the details and cost structure of this project. In May 2009 Chairman Sri Lanka Cricket advised PCB that they had identified the area for laying the turf pitches and they would shortly send us a cost structure. However they have so far not provided any details PCB.

PCB again approached Sri Lanka cricket and asked them to provide us the details so that PCB may move ahead with honoring its commitment of laying these pitches.

During Chairman PCB’s Visit to Sri Lanka in August, 2009 Chairman PCB again reminded Chairman Sri Lanka Cricket to provide details to PCB. Sri Lanka Cricket Promised to provide the details.

In a recent correspondence with Sri Lanka Cricket they have again promised to get back to PCB with more details on this project very shortly.

“PCB will provide all necessary assistance as and when the requisite information is received from Sri Lanka”, the Spokesman concluded.

Courtesy: Associated Press of pakistan

MCB Junior Under18 Super Hockey League - - Lahore Lions Vs. Larkana

KARACHI, Sept. 03 (APP): Lahore Lions maintained their top tempo in the inaugural MCB Junior Under18 Super Hockey League when they stemrolled Larkana 6‑2 at Hockey Club of Pakistan on Wednesday night. Lahore showed their prowess for the second time with a big win despite not scoring in 25‑minute first session.

After sluggish start, Lahore side was on a rampage banging in four goals in a space of 13 minute with Abdul Ghaffar converting back to back penalty strokes.

Captain Abdul Aleem scored in the 33^rd minute on a penalty corner and Afsar in 37^th minute through field effort. Arsalan Haider and Kashif Shah scored the other two goals for Lahore.

Captain Ali Noman and Taufiq Ahmed netted the goals for Engro Larkana.

Captain Asadullah struck a brace as Islamabad overcame Peshawar 3‑2 in a hot tempered match which saw as many as five yellow cards.

Asad gave Federal Capital perfect start by scoring off penalty corner in 15^th minute and added his second three minute later with a field effort.

Islamabad infact took control of the match when Faisal converted a penalty stroke in the third minute of second session.

Peshawar came back strongly when Zohaib Khan made it 1‑3 by scoring on penalty corner and Umerullah slammed a field goal to reduce the deficit.

Arsalan Khan again consolidated Islamabad position by netting in 56^th minutes. Though Muhammad Imran banged a goal on penalty corner in the 59^th minute but failed to hit the equalizer.

Faisalabad known for their hockey talent opened in style by routing Abbotabad 3‑0.

After barren first 25 minute Muhammad Rizwan put his team ahead in 35^th minutes through field goal. Mehmood scored the second in 59^th minute.

Muhammad Teusiq completed the tally by scoring the third goal in 67^th minute.

Courtesy: Associated Press of pakistan