Honoring a Legend: Lal Shah Bokhari
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Honoring a Legend: Lal Shah Bokhari

Lal Shah Bokhari was a remarkable field hockey player who proudly represented India on the international stage. Born on January 13, 1906, in Lyallpur, Punjab, British India, and passing away on July 22, 1959, in Baghdad, Iraq, Bokhari’s legacy remains impactful. Captain of the 1932 Olympic Gold Medal Team As the captain of the 15-member…

Honoring Munawwaruz Zaman: Celebrating the Legacy of a Field Hockey Legend on His 30th Death Anniversary
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Honoring Munawwaruz Zaman: Celebrating the Legacy of a Field Hockey Legend on His 30th Death Anniversary

Munawwaruz Zaman (2 April 1951 – 28 July 1994) was a distinguished player of the Pakistan national field hockey team, who had an illustrious career from 1971 until his retirement in 1980. He was also a high-ranking bank officer. Munawwar passed away in 1994 due to cardiac arrest while practicing with the Pakistan hockey team…

Pakistan is proud to announce our contingent for the Paris 2024 Olympics, featuring seven athletes and 11 professionals!
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Pakistan is proud to announce our contingent for the Paris 2024 Olympics, featuring seven athletes and 11 professionals!

Here’s the breakdown: Athletics:– Arshad Nadeem – Javelin Throw (Qualified)– Ms. Faiqa Riaz – 100m (Universality Place)– Support Personnel: Salman Iqbal Butt, Dr. Ali Sher Bajwa Swimming:– Muhammad Ahmed Durrani – 200m Freestyle (Universality Place)– Jehanara Nabi – 200m Freestyle (Universality Place)– Support Personnel: Lt Col (R) Ahmed Ali Khan Shooting:– Ghulam Mustafa Bashir –…

In Memoriam: Fazal-ur-Rahman – The Left-Half Who Changed the Game
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In Memoriam: Fazal-ur-Rahman – The Left-Half Who Changed the Game

Pakistan was the first nation to secure gold medals in the grand slams of field hockey — the Olympics (1968), the World Cup (1971), and the Asian Games (1970). Fazalur Rahman, who passed away on March 9, was a vital member of these squads and is remembered as one of Pakistan’s greatest hockey players. During…

Rock of Gibraltar: Anwar Ahmad Khan (in Middle), Hockey’s Greatest-Ever Centre-Half
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Rock of Gibraltar: Anwar Ahmad Khan (in Middle), Hockey’s Greatest-Ever Centre-Half

Olympian Anwar Ahmad Khan has been acclaimed as the greatest-ever centre-half to have set foot in the hockey arena. Acknowledged as the best in the Indo-Pak sub-continent in the 1950s, he continued to rule the world for the better part of two decades. He was the architect of Pakistan’s most famous conquests and the pivot…

Honoring Islahuddin Siddique: A Legend of Field Hockey
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Honoring Islahuddin Siddique: A Legend of Field Hockey

Islahuddin Siddique (born 10 January 1948, in Meerut, India) is a revered figure in field hockey, celebrated as one of the most successful captains of the Pakistan Hockey Team. His professional career spanned from 1967 to 1979, during which he scored over 100 goals and contributed to many more. Greatest Sporting Achievements As captain, Islahuddin…

Kamran Ashraf: A Legendary Field Hockey Player from Pakistan
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Kamran Ashraf: A Legendary Field Hockey Player from Pakistan

Kamran Ashraf (born September 30, 1973) is a former field hockey player from Pakistan, hailing from Sialkot. Over his career, he played 166 internationals from 1993 to 2002, scoring an impressive 129 goals while playing at the center forward position. Ashraf represented Pakistan in the 2000 Summer Olympics, showcasing remarkable consistency and potential. An alumnus…

Celebrating Our Champion, Abu Bakar Mehmood Abu Bakar Mehmood is one of the top professional hockey players who has represented Pakistan in many international tournaments.
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Celebrating Our Champion, Abu Bakar Mehmood Abu Bakar Mehmood is one of the top professional hockey players who has represented Pakistan in many international tournaments.

As a defender in the national team and a player for the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), he proudly wears shirt number 13. Abu Bakar has scored 20 international goals so far in his career and has 63 international caps. Let’s celebrate Abu Bakar Mehmood for his dedication and achievements in hockey!

Ambreen Arshad: A Star Player in Pakistan National Hockey
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Ambreen Arshad: A Star Player in Pakistan National Hockey

Ambreen Arshad is one of the top players of the Pakistan National Hockey team, hailing from Bahawalpur. As the current vice-captain, she leads the team with exceptional skill and dedication. Playing in the left position for Pakistan Water & Power Development Authority (WAPDA), Ambreen started her hockey career in 2012. With 6 international goals and…

Spotlight on Muhammad Rizwan: A Hockey Legend
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Spotlight on Muhammad Rizwan: A Hockey Legend

Meet Muhammad Rizwan, a professional hockey player from Toba Tek Singh. Rizwan excels as a midfielder for the Dutch club Schaerweijde and the Pakistan national team. He had the honor of leading the Pakistani team as its captain during the 2018 World Cup. Rizwan quickly rose to prominence in the hockey world, representing Pakistan in…