Hockey

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

The Pakistan national hockey team faced severe logistical and administrative challenges during their tour of Australia for the FIH Pro League, raising serious concerns over player welfare and the handling of national sports teams abroad. The team was scheduled to compete in the FIH Pro League, with their opening match against Australia set for 10 February. However, their travel plans were initially derailed after Australian visa applications were rejected, reportedly due to i

Pakistan’s national hockey players are facing severe financial strain due to a dispute over daily allowances, with the issue escalating to t

The Pakistan Hockey Federation has been directed by the Ministry of Finance to submit a revised proposal for Pro League 2026 participation, with emphasis on national gains and international exposure.

Pakistan’s national hockey players have voiced serious concerns over unpaid allowances and accused the Pakistan Hockey Federation of ignoring their repeated complaints and withholding crucial information.

Pakistan’s participation in the upcoming FIH Pro League is in doubt as the Pakistan Hockey Federation struggles to secure over Rs. 500 million in required funding. Despite receiving an official invite after New Zealand's withdrawal, financial uncertainty may once again block the national team's return to elite international hockey.

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has publicly criticized the treatment of national hockey captain Ammad Shakeel Butt, after a...