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Former Olympians urge Pakistan to join pro hockey league

Former Olympians urge Pakistan to join pro hockey league

Karachi: Former hockey Olympians Tauqeer Dar and Khawaja Junaid have emphasized the critical need for the Pakistan hockey team to participate in the Pro Hockey League. They believe this opportunity is essential for the team’s revival and development. Tauqeer Dar, a former Olympian, highlighted the significance of the Pro Hockey League, comparing it to the … Read more

Pakistan junior hockey team barred from traveling to India for World Cup

Pakistan junior hockey team barred from traveling to India for World Cup

Pakistan’s Junior Hockey Team will not be allowed to travel to India for the upcoming Junior Hockey World Cup, scheduled to take place in November and December. The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has been informed that permission to participate in the prestigious tournament has been denied, following restrictions imposed after the Asia Cup. Sources reveal … Read more

Pakistan’s hockey team brought immense pride to nation: COAS

Pakistan’s hockey team brought immense pride to nation: COAS

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff, General Syed Asim Munir on Friday, commending the Pakistan Hockey team over outstanding performance, said the hockey team had brought immense pride to the nation. The Army Chief received the Pakistan Hockey team at General Headquarters whereas the meeting was also attended by President Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) Tariq Hussain … Read more

PHF thanks government for issuing NOC to Pakistan hockey team

Pakistan hockey team

PHF has been granted a No-Objection Certificate (NOC). The tournament will take place in Chennai. Pakistan’s first match is against Malaysia on August 3. Khalid Sajjad Khokhar, the President of the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF), expressed his gratitude to the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) and the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) for granting the No-Objection … Read more

South African visas were provided to Pakistan hockey squad with FM Bilawal’s backing

South African visas were provided to Pakistan hockey squad with FM Bilawal's backing

With the assistance of Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, visas for the Pakistan hockey team have been obtained for South Africa. Because of some unforeseen technical difficulties, the players’ and officials’ visa applications were held up. In this regard, the provincial minister for Sindh, Nasir Hussain Shah, had a conversation with the minister of … Read more

The status of Pakistan’s participation in the FIH Nations Cup is still unknown

The status of Pakistan's participation in the FIH Nations Cup is still unknown

PSB has yet to provide funds for the international competition Pakistani squad is scheduled to depart for South Africa on November 22 The top two teams from each pool will advance to the competition’s semifinals The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has yet to provide funds for the international competition, which is preventing the Pakistani hockey … Read more

Former hockey player Tauseef Ahmed passed away

Hockey player Tausif Ahmed

Former Pakistan hockey player and PTV hockey team coach Tauseef Ahmed has passed away. Tauseef Ahmed joined the PTV hockey team in 1990 and played at the center half position. The hockey coach was also working as an administrative assistant in PTV. Tauseef Ahmed suffered from appendicitis this morning while he could not be treated … Read more