The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has decided to finalise a 20-member national squad for the upcoming Hockey World Cup. The decision was taken during a meeting of the PHF Selection Committee, chaired by the federation’s ad hoc president Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani, where detailed discussions were held regarding the composition of the national team. During the […]
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Pakistan hockey captain Ammad Shakil Butt denied UK visa ahead of Pro League matches
LAHORE: Pakistan hockey captain Ammad Shakil Butt has been denied a United Kingdom visa and will miss the national team’s upcoming matches in England during the final leg of the FIH Pro League, dealing a fresh setback to Pakistan hockey. According to sources, Ammad will not accompany the squad for the remaining four Pro League […]
Pakistan dealt injury blow ahead of Pro Hockey League
Pakistan’s hockey team has suffered a significant setback ahead of its upcoming Pro Hockey League campaign after two important players were ruled out through injuries. The development comes at a crucial stage as the national side finalizes preparations for a demanding series of international fixtures against strong European opponents. Head coach Manzoor Ul Hassan Senior […]
Pakistan hockey enters recovery phase under new management
Pakistan hockey is showing strong signs of revival and institutional recovery following sweeping reforms introduced by the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) under the guidance of the Government of Pakistan and Prime Minister of Pakistan, who is also Patron-in-Chief of the federation. In a press release issued by the PHF Media Cell, the federation highlighted several […]
Pakistan invites Korea for hockey series return
International hockey could return to Pakistan after a long gap as the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has invited South Korea for a four-match Test series, officials said. Read More: Pakistan hockey keeps on sinking even in the year 2017 PHF President Mueenuddin Wani confirmed the development while speaking on a local sports programme, saying that discussions […]
Pakistan Customs, Punjab 2, KP and Army reach U-18 Hockey semifinals
The Youth Under-18 National Hockey Championship 2026, being organized by the Pakistan Hockey Federation, witnessed thrilling quarterfinal encounters at the Naseer Bunda Hockey Stadium, with Pakistan Customs, Punjab-2, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), and Pakistan Army advancing to the semifinals. In the first quarterfinal, Pakistan Customs outclassed Punjab-1 with a convincing 6-2 victory. Assam Haider led the […]
Pakistan announces Rs1.5 million reward for national hockey players
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a cash reward of Rs1.5 million for each players of Pakistan national hockey team following their success in the FIH Hockey World Cup qualifiers, according to state-run Radio Pakistan. The announcement celebrates the team’s qualification for the upcoming Hockey World Cup, marking Pakistan’s return to the tournament after an eight-year […]
Pakistan Hockey Federation lifts ban on captain Ammad Shakeel Butt
The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has lifted the two-year ban on national team captain Ammad Shakeel Butt, Federal Secretary for Inter-Provincial Coordination and Ad-Hoc Pakistan Hockey Federation President Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani announced on Thursday. The suspension was originally imposed by former PHF president Tariq Bugti, who resigned amid allegations of player mistreatment during a tour […]
Pakistan hockey loses 3-0 to Australia in Pro League
LAHORE — Pakistan suffered a 3-0 defeat against Australia in their third match of the FIH Pro League second leg at the Tasmania Hockey Centre in Hobart on Friday. The loss came after a narrow 3-2 defeat to the hosts in the first match, highlighting Australia’s growing dominance. Read More: Pakistan go down fighting as Australia win Pro Hockey […]
Germany beat Pakistan 1-0 in Hockey World Cup
BHUBANESHWAR: Pakistan lost its first World Cup game against Germany at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Saturday. Germany’s Miltkau Marco scored the only goal for his team. Pakistan is ranked 13th in the FIH ranking while Germany stands at 6th spot. The two teams have met eight times in the World Cup. In 1982 they came […]