Hockey

4 Nation Hockey Tournament Cancelled – When Do We Get To Host Again?

by Aslam on April 30, 2012 · 0 comments

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There was a time when we had sporting action all year round.  Teams and players from all nations loved to come to Pakistan for memorable contests and great hospitality.  Then, on March 3, 2009, this all changed.  The Sri Lankan cricket team was attacked in Lahore and this incident sent shock waves among sports fans [...]

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India Beats Pakistan at the Asian Champions Trophy Final

by Absar on September 12, 2011 · 0 comments

in Hockey

First of all, my verdict: I genuinely believe that when a match comes down to penalties, be it in football, hockey or any other game, both teams should be named champions. A penalty shootout is a lot about luck and is essentially the skill of one player deciding the whole team’s fate. I’m not saying [...]

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Australia the Victors at the 2011 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup Final

by Absar on May 15, 2011 · 0 comments

in Hockey

Pakistan hockey has been struggling for the past 17 years since winning the 1994 olympics.  This long dry spell was finally broken in Nov 2010 when Pakistan won the Asian Games final and brought home gold.  Between Nov 2010 and now, things have been looking up for the Pakistan hockey team.  Their performance in the [...]

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