Pakistan: Will Pakistan hockey team play Asia Cup in India?
Pakistan hockey team players pictured during Asian Champions Trophy. — Facebook/@asiahockey/File LAHORE: President of the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF), Tariq Bugti on Tuesday clarified that the national team’s participation in the upcoming Asia Cup in India is contingent upon receiving approval from the government. In light of security concerns, the PHF has also formally requested […]
Pakistan: Hockey team’s rebel against PHF ‘not final’, says captain Ammad Butt
Pakistan captain Ammad Butt in action during their FIH Nations Cup match against New Zealand at the National Hockey Stadium in Kuala Lumpur on June 16, 2025. — FIH LAHORE: Pakistan men’s hockey team’s captain Ammad Shakeel Butt on Saturday, shared that the senior players are yet to make a final decision on rebelling against […]
Pakistan: PHF under scrutiny as PSB seeks details of foreign visits, fund usage
Undated picture of Pakistan players celebrating after scoring a goal – PHF ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) on Saturday asked the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) to provide a complete record of foreign trips undertaken by its president and secretary, along with details of all related financial expenditures. The directive follows rising concerns over financial […]
Pakistan: India’s sports minister says ‘no problem’ playing against Pakistan ahead of Asia Cups
This collage of pictures shows Pakistan men’s cricket (left) in action during a T20I match against Bangladesh and Pakistan Hockey team during FIH Nations Cup. — AFP/FIH India’s Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya stressed that the federal government will not hinder Pakistan’s participation in the international events hosted by the country despite their strained political relations […]
Pakistan: Pakistan hockey players express anger over unpaid dues, slam PHF for silence
Pakistan hockey team players pictured during Asian Champions Trophy. — Facebook/@asiahockey/File LAHORE: The patience of Pakistan’s national hockey players has worn thin due to the non-payment of their dues, with players expressing serious dissatisfaction with the conduct of the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF). According to sources, national team players have begun openly discussing their frustration […]
Pakistan: Japan outclass Pakistan to win Men’s U18 Asia Cup 2025 title
Japan beat Pakistan to win Men’s U18 Hockey Asia Cup 2025 title at the Dazhou National Hockey Training Centre in Dazhou on July 13, 2025. — Asian Hockey Federation DAZHOU: Japan defeated Pakistan 3-0 to claim the Men’s U18 Asia Cup 2025 title at the National Hockey Training Centre on Sunday. The Japanese side remained […]
Pakistan: Pakistan hockey team will not be sent to India for Asia Cup: sources
Pakistan hockey team players pictured during Asian Champions Trophy. — Facebook/@asiahockey/File ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan has decided not to send the national hockey team to India for the upcoming Men’s Asia Cup Hockey Tournament, citing escalating political tensions and serious security concerns for the players, sources reported on Friday. According to government sources, Pakistan […]
Pakistan: ‘Don’t send Team to India for Asia Cup,’ Pakistan hockey Olympians urge PHF
Pakistan hockey Olympians speak to the media in Lahore on July 12, 2025, urging that the national team not be sent to India for the Hockey Asia Cup and calling for the tournament to be held at a neutral venue. — Reporter LAHORE: Pakistan’s hockey Olympians on Saturday called on the Asian Hockey Federation to […]
Pakistan: Pakistan beat Malaysia to reach Men’s U18 Asia Cup 2025 final
Pakistan team sing their national anthem ahead of their Men’s U18 Hockey Asia Cup 2025 match against Bangladesh at the Dazhou National Hockey Training Centre in Dazhou on July 8, 2025. — Asian Hockey Federation DAZHOU: Pakistan continued their impressive run in the Men’s U18 Asia Cup 2025, securing a nail-biting 4-3 victory over Malaysia […]
Pakistan: Hanif Khan urges shift of Asia Cup from India over security concerns
Former Pakistan hockey team captain and Olympic gold medalist Hanif Khan during a recent interview with Geo News in Lahore on July 11, 2025. – Geo News LAHORE: Former Pakistan hockey team captain and Olympic gold medalist Hanif Khan has called for the relocation of the upcoming Asia Cup Hockey tournament from India, citing serious […]
