Until September 9, 1960, India had been the undisputed ruler of Pakistan-Hockey-1960-Rome-Olympics, winning the competition for three consecutive decades. Even on that day, their confidence remained unshaken. On the other side, the Pakistani team was determined that it was now or never. Their mindset was clear: “Do or die.” As both teams stepped into the…
The Pakistan hockey team made its Olympic debut in 1948 in London, impressively finishing fourth. The team went undefeated in the group stage, showcasing their talent and determination. However, they narrowly missed out on a medal after a tough semi-final loss to Great Britain. Tuesday, August 27, 2024
We are proud to announce the potential lineup for the national hockey team set to compete in the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy. The following talented players have been shortlisted: Goalkeepers: – Abdullah Ishtiaq – Muneeb Rehman Defenders: – Hammad Butt (Captain) – Abu Bakar Mahmood (Vice Captain) – Sufyan Khan – Faisal Qadir –…
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 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…
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…
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 (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…
Field hockey, originally brought to British India by British servicemen, quickly became a popular sport among the local population, similar to cricket. After Pakistan’s independence in 1947, the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) was established in 1948. Before the partition, players from what would become Pakistan competed for the Indian side. The PHF soon organized the…
Pakistan became the first nation to win three gold medals in the grand slams of field hockey — at the Olympics (1968), the World Cup (1971), and the Asian Games (1970). Fazalur Rahman, who passed away on March 9, was a key member of all these squads and is hailed as one of Pakistan’s greatest…
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