ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP): World Light-welterweight boxing champion (WBA) Amir Khan will arrive at Karachi on Wednesday to participate in the concluding ceremony of Benazir Bhutto Shaheed boxing tournament.The tournament is being held at the KPT Benazir Sports Complex,where boxers of 16 countries are participating.
Amir Khan, a British boxer of Pakistani origin, became the WBA World light-welterweight champion after defeating Andreas Kotelnik on 18 July 2009 at the age of 22, making him Britain’s third-youngest world champion after Naseem Hamed and Herbie Hide.
He was previously in the lightweight division, where he held the Commonwealth, WBO Inter-Continental and WBA International titles. He was also the youngest British Olympic boxing medalist,when he won a silver medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics at the age of 17. Khan is a British Pakistani descended from the Janjua Rajput clan His grandparents are originally from Rawalpindi. They decided to emigrate to England in 1950s.
He will stay in Pakistan along with his parents from January 6 to 11.
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Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Olympian Hussain Shah for strong patronization of boxing in Pakistan
KARACHI, Jan 4 (APP): Pakistan’s boxing great Hussain Shah has called for strong patronization of fist-fighting in the country as it got good prospects for winning medals in Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, South Asian Games and other international competitions.“Pakistan got a lot of talent in boxing and with support from government and private sector they can bring laurels and honor to the country,” he told APP in an interview here on Monday on arrival from Tokyo (Japan) to witness the ongoing Shaheed Benazir Bhutto International Boxing Championship.
Hussain Shah, who created history by becoming first Pakistani pugilists to grab the bronze medal in 1988 Olympics in Seoul (Korea), said boxing is the game of down trodden class and they needed support to perform at the national and international levels.
He complimented Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF) for staging such a big international event in Pakistan which would help the country in promotion and development of sport.
He thanked PBF for inviting him as guest of honor for the championship. He said by holding such major event the game can be popularized and it created more opportunities for international exposure.
“I am now coaching professional boxers in Tokyo but if needed I will be available to serve Pakistan in any capacity when needed,” beaming Hussain Shah from Lyari said.
He said he owed everything to the country which gave him name and fame. “I owe everything to Almighty and Pakistan for what I achieved,” he added.
45-year-old Hussain Shah, who won the gold medal in 1987 Asian championship in 1987 also created record by winning five gold medals in a row in South Asian Games.
He said he would be holding peep talk with Pakistan boxers taking part in the championship and pass on the finer points of the game to them.
He expressed the hope that if proper steps are taken and concerted efforts are made Pakistan’s glorious past in boxing could be revived.
Hussain Shah, who created history by becoming first Pakistani pugilists to grab the bronze medal in 1988 Olympics in Seoul (Korea), said boxing is the game of down trodden class and they needed support to perform at the national and international levels.
He complimented Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF) for staging such a big international event in Pakistan which would help the country in promotion and development of sport.
He thanked PBF for inviting him as guest of honor for the championship. He said by holding such major event the game can be popularized and it created more opportunities for international exposure.
“I am now coaching professional boxers in Tokyo but if needed I will be available to serve Pakistan in any capacity when needed,” beaming Hussain Shah from Lyari said.
He said he owed everything to the country which gave him name and fame. “I owe everything to Almighty and Pakistan for what I achieved,” he added.
45-year-old Hussain Shah, who won the gold medal in 1987 Asian championship in 1987 also created record by winning five gold medals in a row in South Asian Games.
He said he would be holding peep talk with Pakistan boxers taking part in the championship and pass on the finer points of the game to them.
He expressed the hope that if proper steps are taken and concerted efforts are made Pakistan’s glorious past in boxing could be revived.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Shaheed Benazir Bhutto International Boxing to go ahead on schedule ,Doda Bhutto
Shaheed Benazir Bhutto International Boxing to go ahead on schedule
KARACHI, Dec. 29 (APP): A top official of Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF), Doda Khan Bhutto said on Tuesday that Shaheed Benazir Bhutto International Boxing Championship will go ahead despite suicide bomb blast here in the city on Monday.“Bomb blast is a big tragedy for the whole nation and we are mourning with all,” he told APP in an interview.He said he had contacted the Federal Interior Secretary in Islamabad and did get a security clearance from the Government.
PBF Chief said none of the countries who had reconfirmed their participation have sent any regret viz a viz thei participation in the championship following the suicide attack.
He said considering the current situation, the security in and around the team’s hotels and venue will be further beefed-up.
The 24-nation event is being staged at KPT’s Indoor Gymnasium from January 1 to 9.
He said 15 of the participating countries have also sent their travel itinerary.
Doda Khan said he also met President Asif Ali Zardari in Garhi Khuda Bakhsh during the second death anniversary of Benazir Bhutto, who assured him all the financial assistance for holding the prestigious event.
He said, apart from the special grant from the Federal Government, Sindh Chief Minister, Syed Qasim Ali Shah has also promised to provide special grant for the championship.
He said an estimated budget ranging in the tune of Rs. 70 to 80 million will be required for the event.
He informed that Federal Sports Ministry has sanctioned Rs.One million for the event, however, the money will be transferred in PBF accounts next month.
In the meantime, PBF Secretary Akram Khan said a 13-member Yemen squad including seven boxers and six officials has already arrived in Karachi.
Technical delegate of the event Nieva Embbuldinya of Sri Lanka also arrived here alongwith her husband on Sunday.
PBF Secretary said a 13-member Iraq contingent with eight boxers will be landing here late Tuesday night while a 7-member Uzbekistan team with four boxers and three officials will be landing here on Wednesday.
He said training arrangements for the pugilists have been in the team’s hotel.
He said despite some difficulties, the arrangements for holding the competition are in full swing.
He said a meeting of PBF officials with Sindh Sports Minister Dr.Muhammad Ali Shah will be held on Wednesday to discuss various issues related to holding of the championship in a befitting and smooth manner.
KARACHI, Dec. 29 (APP): A top official of Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF), Doda Khan Bhutto said on Tuesday that Shaheed Benazir Bhutto International Boxing Championship will go ahead despite suicide bomb blast here in the city on Monday.“Bomb blast is a big tragedy for the whole nation and we are mourning with all,” he told APP in an interview.He said he had contacted the Federal Interior Secretary in Islamabad and did get a security clearance from the Government.
PBF Chief said none of the countries who had reconfirmed their participation have sent any regret viz a viz thei participation in the championship following the suicide attack.
He said considering the current situation, the security in and around the team’s hotels and venue will be further beefed-up.
The 24-nation event is being staged at KPT’s Indoor Gymnasium from January 1 to 9.
He said 15 of the participating countries have also sent their travel itinerary.
Doda Khan said he also met President Asif Ali Zardari in Garhi Khuda Bakhsh during the second death anniversary of Benazir Bhutto, who assured him all the financial assistance for holding the prestigious event.
He said, apart from the special grant from the Federal Government, Sindh Chief Minister, Syed Qasim Ali Shah has also promised to provide special grant for the championship.
He said an estimated budget ranging in the tune of Rs. 70 to 80 million will be required for the event.
He informed that Federal Sports Ministry has sanctioned Rs.One million for the event, however, the money will be transferred in PBF accounts next month.
In the meantime, PBF Secretary Akram Khan said a 13-member Yemen squad including seven boxers and six officials has already arrived in Karachi.
Technical delegate of the event Nieva Embbuldinya of Sri Lanka also arrived here alongwith her husband on Sunday.
PBF Secretary said a 13-member Iraq contingent with eight boxers will be landing here late Tuesday night while a 7-member Uzbekistan team with four boxers and three officials will be landing here on Wednesday.
He said training arrangements for the pugilists have been in the team’s hotel.
He said despite some difficulties, the arrangements for holding the competition are in full swing.
He said a meeting of PBF officials with Sindh Sports Minister Dr.Muhammad Ali Shah will be held on Wednesday to discuss various issues related to holding of the championship in a befitting and smooth manner.
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Cameroon, Kenya, Central Africa pugilists to train with Pakistan team
KARACHI, Dec. 26 (APP): Around 15 visiting boxers from Cameroon, Kenya and Central Africa will stay back in Karachi to undergo training and sparring with Pakistan team in preparations for next year’s South Asian Games, Commonwealth Boxing and Asian Games, Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF) announced here on Saturday.“We have discussed and finalized the programme with visiting team officials in their respective countries and they have agreed to stay back in Pakistan for training,” Secretary PBF Akram Khan told APP here.
He said the national boxing association in these three countries have given their consent to their boxers to stay back after the inaugural Shaheed Benazir Bhutto International Boxing Championship being staged at KPT Sports Gymnasium from January 1 to 9.
“This will be a month long training camp supervised by Pakistan’s Cuban coach and by visiting coaches,” he said.
He said all three countries are featuring in any international event for the first time and they got good boxers in their team. “The joint training session in the camp will be beneficial for all the four countries,” he said.
“Africans are rough and tough boxers and sparring with them will very be valuable for Pakistan boxers,” he commented.
Akram Khan said PBF would be providing Cameroon, Kenya and East Africa free boarding and lodging and some pocket allowance during their stay here. He said such training abroad would have cost heavily.
He said 2010 is very important year for Pakistan boxing because of hectic international schedule and sparring with Cameroon, Kenya and Central Africa will prove very fruitful.
PBF Secretary said they are fully geared-up to stage Shaheed Benazir Bhutto showpiece international event in befitting manner.
“This will be major breakthrough for sports as it will open gates for international sports in Pakistan,” beaming PBF Secretary said.
He said they are facing some difficulties in finances and securing their Digital Scoring Machine to be used in the event. However, he said efforts are being made to get the system without custom duty.
He said except for Philippines majority of the countries would be taking part. Philippines have pulled out of the competition because of financial constraints.
Akram Khan said, PBF will be providing free boarding and lodging to all the participants and officials.
He said Federal Government has issued necessary permission to Pakistan High Commission to issue visas to eight-member Indian squad including four boxers.
He said international standard ring has already been installed at KPT Sports Complex. He said a strong 13-member Yemen squad will be arriving here in the wee hours of Tuesday.
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