The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) serves as the governing body for hockey within the nation, holding affiliation with the International Hockey Federation (FIH). Established in 1948 following Pakistan’s independence, the PHF commenced its operations under the leadership of Raja Ghazanfar Ali Khan as President and Mr. Baseer Ali Sheikh as Honorary Secretary. The federation’s initial…

Following a 0-4 defeat to Germany in the tournament’s semifinal, Pakistan succumbed to a 2-3 loss against New Zealand in the third-place match last night, effectively extinguishing their hopes of qualifying for this year’s Paris Olympics, as only the top three teams secured berths. Pakistan’s beleaguered men’s hockey team has failed to qualify for the…

Introduction Hockey, once the pride of Pakistan’s sporting heritage, now faces a precipitous decline despite its storied past. Over the last two decades, this issue has garnered increasing concern, especially considering hockey’s status as the national sport. This report delves into the critical examination of hockey’s decline in Pakistan, probing into its root causes and…