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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-

Although Pakistan have a fine record at the Asian Champions Trophy, few people would bet on their winning the trophy

Under Dutch coach Roelant Oltmans, Pakistan are improving steadily. The PHF must continue to fully support him

Football and hockey have shared ideas for decades although there are some basic differences between them