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Pakistan hockey captain Ammad Butt has issued an emotional statement following the conclusion of the national team’s FIH Pro League campaign, apologising to fans for the disappointing results while urging authorities to take immediate action to revive the sport. In a heartfelt message shared on social media, Butt accepted responsibility for the team’s performances, saying the results “are not favourable” and apologising “to the whole nation.” He thanked supporters who continu

Pakistan’s struggles in the FIH Pro League continued as they were handed a heavy 5-1 defeat by Spain, marking their 10th consecutive loss in the competition. Spain dominated the match from the start, controlling possession and creating numerous scoring opportunities. Despite showing moments of promise, Pakistan’s defense was unable to contain the Spanish attack, which found the net five times during the contest. Pakistan managed to score once, but it was not enough to challen

Pakistan’s struggles in the FIH Pro League continued as they were handed a crushing 7-1 defeat by world-ranked Belgium, marking their ninth consecutive loss in the tournament. Facing one of the strongest sides in international hockey, the Men in Green found it difficult to contain Belgium’s relentless attacking play throughout the match. The European giants dominated possession and capitalized on several scoring opportunities to secure a comfortable victory. Pakistan managed

Lahore: Serious concerns have been raised regarding the preparation and training environment of Pakistan’s national hockey team ahead of crucial international competitions, with allegations of poor facilities, outdated coaching methods, and inadequate player welfare. According to criticism emerging from within the hockey community, Pakistan successfully qualified for the Hockey World Cup after finishing runners-up in the qualifying tournament in Egypt despite limited preparat

LAHORE: Pakistan will reignite one of sport’s most iconic rivalries when they face India on August 19 in the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 , following the official schedule announcement by the International Hockey Federation on Wednesday. The tournament, set to run from August 15 to 30, will be co-hosted by Belgium and Netherlands , featuring 16 of the world’s top teams in what promises to be a spectacle of elite international hockey. Placed in Pool D, Pakistan will fa

The stage is set for a high-voltage showdown as Pakistan national field hockey team have been placed in a challenging Pool D alongside arch-rivals India national field hockey team for the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 . According to the official pool announcement, Pool D also features England national field hockey team and Wales national field hockey team , making it one of the most competitive groups in the tournament. The Pakistan-India clash is expected to be the h

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a cash reward of Rs1.5 million for each member of the Pakistan men’s national field hockey team in recognition of their outstanding performance in the recent FIH Hockey World Cup qualifiers. The announcement came after Pakistan’s hockey team delivered an impressive campaign in the qualifiers, securing a place in the upcoming World Cup and reviving hopes for the revival of the country’s national sport. During a ceremony, the Prime

Pakistan secured a long-awaited return to the FIH Hockey World Cup after eight years by defeating Japan’s national mens hockey team 4-3 in the semi-final of the qualifying tournament, marking a major milestone for the national side despite recent off-field turmoil. The Pakistan mens national field hockey team produced a spirited performance to book their place in the global showpiece. Pakistan struck once in the opening quarter before adding three more goals in the fourth q

Pakistan hockey captain Ammad Butt has credited his teammates for their impressive performance after the national side secured a place in the semi-final of the FIH Hockey Nations Cup , saying the team is determined to win the crucial knockout clash and move closer to World Cup qualification. 🏑🇵🇰 Speaking after the team’s qualification, Ammad Butt said the players deserved full credit for their efforts and commitment throughout the tournament. “Alhamdulillah, we have quali

Former Pakistan hockey player Adnan Zakir has strongly criticised the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) after young national player Hannan Shahid was reportedly sent back from Australia due to financial constraints and lack of proper medical support. In a post on social media platform X, Zakir expressed deep concern over what he described as the federation’s failure to provide basic medical facilities to its players. He claimed that the PHF does not even employ a full-time spo

Hobart | February 2026 — Pakistan produced a spirited and resilient performance despite suffering a 3–2 defeat against Australia in the FIH Men’s Hockey Pro League, pushing the world’s fifth-ranked side to the limit in a highly competitive encounter. After falling behind 2–0, Pakistan mounted an impressive comeback, displaying determination and attacking intent to level the match at 2–2 — a remarkable feat against a higher-ranked and home-favored Australian team. The comeback

Pakistan's exclusion from the 2025 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup stems from unpaid dues from the previous tournament, raising concerns about PHF's financial management.

Explore the challenges and expectations surrounding Pakistan Men's Hockey Asia Cup 2025 journey, amid visa issues and regional tensions.