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The hockey players, clubs and countries that have made considerable progress in the last two decades owe a lot to Belgian footballer Jean-Mark Bosman whose challenge to the football transfer rules le

Belgium’s rise to the top of the world hockey has been an extraordinary journey

There were fears that the large number of teams might devalue the tournament, but the events fully justified FIH’s decision to increase the number of participating countries in World Cup 2018

There was a time when Pakistani hockey players gained stardom with one or two match-winning performances in major international events

The first Hockey World Cup was held in 1971. The 2018 edition will be the ... Read More »

Despite injuries, illnesses and other problems, Pakistan managed to reclaim the World Cup in 1994

Pakistan won all their matches by a margin of at least two goals at the 1982 Hockey World Cup in India

Pakistan’s goal difference of 31 goals in the 1978 spectacle is still a World Cup record

Abubakar Mahmood, though still a newcomer on the international hockey circuit, has had offers to play in foreign leagues

Starting the tournament as favourites, Pakistan were in difficult position before the end of group matches. Japan needed to beat Holland for Pakistan to qualify for the semi-finals. The Japanese net-