Pak uncertain for Azlan Shah

Pakistan might skip the inaugural AHF Champions Trophy and Azlan Shah Cup to be held in Malaysia later this year. The entire Pakistan team retired en masse after registering their worst-ever performance in the World Cup, finishing last in the 12-team competition. “We are contemplating the idea of pulling out as we don't have any other option. The decision over players resignation is still pending and the new selection committee has not yet been constituted. In these circumstances, it is impossible to field a squad for the tournaments,” a top PHF official said.

Pakistan sports on verge of collapse

It is very unfortunate that there is no accountability in Pakistan sports. And this is the root cause of all the ills and has damaged the very fabric of sports in the country. There are very few professional and dedicated people left in Pakistan sports. Majority has left due to dirty politics while the remaining lot has been thrown out

Sport important for creating soft image of Pakistan its true

The last few years have not been good for the sport in the country due to terror attacks a deteriorating law-and-order situation he said at the final of the Quaid-e-Azam Gold Cup Polo Championship 2010.
Gilani said that sports players are ambassadors of the country and the responsibility to foil the efforts that create a false image of the country fell on the shoulders of sportsmen and women.
Lauding the national sportswomen, he said Pakistani athletes have made the nation proud with their performance at the South Asian Games.
“They have put across a very strong message to the world that Pakistan is quite opposite to the picture portrayed by the extremist and terrorist elements in the country.”
The PM stressed that terrorism can be given a lethal blow through the promotion of sports in the country and that the government is determined help uplift sport and promote a culture of sports in the country.
“I congratulate Pakistan Polo Association, Lahore Polo Club and all organisations on the successful conduction of the event in my capacity as the Patron-in-Chief of Sports”, he added.
The government has recently doubled the annual sports budget.
“I have established a task force, to be headed by the Federal Sports Minister, in order to open up avenues and generate more resources for sportsmen,” he said.
Gilani said that the Education Ministry has also been directed to make sport compulsory in the schools, colleges and universities.

what will be the future of pakistan cricket team (waqar younis appointed as new coach of pak team)

Waqar Younis has signed on as the new coach of the Pakistan side, becoming the fourth coach of the team in three years. The former fast bowler has been in negotiations with the Pakistan Cricket Board over the past few days, but confirmed that he will now replace Intikhab Alam on a tenure that will see him through to December 2011.
But Waqar believes his relative lack of experience in an expansive role will not be a hindrance, hinting that he would relish the broader sweep such a post would afford him. "I'll probably have more control of various situations and have a say in more decisions. I really enjoyed my time as bowling coach, especially the first one under Bob. The last one was a little more difficult but I'm confident I can deliver. I learnt a lot from Bob during his time and I'm hoping I can put that to good use

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