Hockey

AICHI-NAGOYA, JAPAN — The Pakistan national hockey team made a powerful statement in their Asian Games 2026 opener, routing Thailand 9–0 in a completely one-sided encounter. From the opening whistle, Pakistan showed relentless attacking energy, pinning Thailand back in their own half and converting chances with clinical efficiency. The highlight of the match belonged to Ahmed Nadeem, who put on a goal-scoring masterclass by netting a sensational hat-trick to spearhead the at

The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has formally requested the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) to shift the 2026 Men’s Asian Champions Trophy, or Pakistan’s matches in the tournament, to a neutral venue. According to the PHF, the request has been made in view of the current sensitive bilateral situation between Pakistan and India. The federation said the move is aimed at ensuring a safe, dignified and conducive environment for Pakistani players and officials. The PHF has made

Argentina have been crowned champions of the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup after defeating hosts and world No. 1 Netherlands 3–1 in a dramatic penalty shootout in the final. The two sides battled through a tense final before Argentina held their nerve in the shootout to secure a memorable victory over the Dutch on home soil. The triumph marks Argentina’s third Women’s Hockey World Cup title, adding another major chapter to the nation’s proud hockey history. For the Netherlands

India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan in a thrilling Hockey World Cup clash on Wednesday to secure their place in the second stage of the tournament. India dominated the opening quarter and quickly established control, with captain Harmanpreet Singh converting a penalty corner in the fifth minute before Abhishek doubled the advantage with a superb individual field goal in the 11th minute. Harmanpreet struck again in the 21st minute to put India 3-0 ahead, but Pakistan responded

Pakistan’s campaign at the 2026 Hockey World Cup is set to begin on August 15, with the Green Shirts facing a challenging group featuring higher-ranked opponents, including England and India. Pakistan will open their tournament against England on August 15 at 10:00 pm (PKT) before taking on Wales on August 17 at 3:30 pm (PKT). The most anticipated fixture of the group stage will see Pakistan lock horns with arch-rivals India on August 19 at 6:00 pm (PKT). The International Ho

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