Arshad Nadeem Javelin Thrower: Record-Breaking
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Arshad Nadeem Javelin Thrower: Record-Breaking

Arshad Nadeem has become a symbol of inspiration and pride for Pakistan, excelling in the world of athletics, particularly in the javelin throw. His journey from a small town to the global stage of sports has been nothing short of remarkable. As Pakistan’s premier javelin thrower, he has shattered records and earned the respect of…

Khawaja Muhammad Aslam Handball: Pioneer in Pakistan
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Khawaja Muhammad Aslam Handball: Pioneer in Pakistan

Khawaja Muhammad Aslam’s contributions to handball in Pakistan are monumental. He is widely regarded as the founding figure of handball, promoting the sport at the grassroots and competitive levels during the 1970s and 1980s. Aslam played a key role in establishing the Pakistan Handball Federation (PHF), which formalized the sport and enabled Pakistan’s teams to…

Mansoor Ahmed: A Legendary Pakistani Field Hockey Goalkeeper
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Mansoor Ahmed: A Legendary Pakistani Field Hockey Goalkeeper

Mansoor Ahmed: A Legendary Pakistani Field Hockey Goalkeeper Personal Details – Full Name: Mansoor Ahmed– Date of Birth: January 7, 1968– Place of Birth: Karachi, Pakistan– Date of Death: May 12, 2018 Career Highlights – Position: Goalkeeper– National Team Debut: 1986 Major Achievements – 1994 Hockey World Cup:Mansoor Ahmed is best remembered for his pivotal…

The Formative Years of Pakistan Hockey (1948–1955)
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The Formative Years of Pakistan Hockey (1948–1955)

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…

Remembering Fazal Ur Rehman: A Legendary Left-Half in Pakistan Hockey
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Remembering Fazal Ur Rehman: A Legendary Left-Half in Pakistan Hockey

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…