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14th August, 2012
How the national game can be saved
"We have to accept that this is the time for us to learn from other teams instead of insisting that our way is still the best."
"We have to accept that this is the time for us to learn from other teams instead of insisting that our way is still the best."
11th August, 2012
‘Must get over with India obsession and admit failures’
Despite failing to live up to the promises of podium finish, hockey officials fail to admit the team’s failures at the Olympics.
Despite failing to live up to the promises of podium finish, hockey officials fail to admit the team’s failures at the Olympics.
8th August, 2012
Rabia Ashiq fails to progress in 800m
Pakistan's Rabia Ashiq finished 6th in the heat clocking a time of 2:17.39.
Pakistan's Rabia Ashiq finished 6th in the heat clocking a time of 2:17.39.
3rd August, 2012
‘Pakistan should opt for a triangular attack against GBR’
Pakistan should start with three strikers and maintain a triangular shape to their attack with one man high up and two on the flanks.
Pakistan should start with three strikers and maintain a triangular shape to their attack with one man high up and two on the flanks.
31st July, 2012
Israr fails to qualify for 100m as Inam also exits
Swimmer Israr Hussain failed to qualify for the 100m as shooter Khurram Inam crashed out.
Swimmer Israr Hussain failed to qualify for the 100m as shooter Khurram Inam crashed out.
30th July, 2012
Pakistan hold Spain to 1-1 draw
Veteran striker Rehan Butt scored in what was a promising display of hockey by the Greenshirts.
Veteran striker Rehan Butt scored in what was a promising display of hockey by the Greenshirts.
29th July, 2012
Expert preview: Pakistan vs Spain
Pakistan open their hockey campaign at the Olympics against Spain on Monday at 17:45 PST.
Pakistan open their hockey campaign at the Olympics against Spain on Monday at 17:45 PST.
29th July, 2012
Pakistan omit Imran Butt, Kashif Shah from final line-up
However, both Imran and Kashif will remain with the national squad as standbys.
However, both Imran and Kashif will remain with the national squad as standbys.
26th July, 2012
Pakistan’s flag hoisted in London
Pakistan’s flag was raised at the Olympic village on Wednesday, July 25, two days before the London Olympics officially start. Officials and athletes from Pakistan…
Pakistan’s flag was raised at the Olympic village on Wednesday, July 25, two days before the London Olympics officially start. Officials and athletes from Pakistan…
25th July, 2012
Pakistan lose to Belgium in warm-up tie
Pakistan missed four penalty-corners in their 2-0 defeat to Belgium on Tuesday.
Pakistan missed four penalty-corners in their 2-0 defeat to Belgium on Tuesday.
12th July, 2012
Pakistani sprinter hopes to rub shoulders with Bolt at the Olympics
“I wish I get a chance in the same heat as Bolt or Gay - it's one of my main dreams.”
“I wish I get a chance in the same heat as Bolt or Gay - it's one of my main dreams.”
20th June, 2012
Rehan Butt, Shakeel Abbasi likely for Olympic squad
PHF looks to strengthen 16-member Olympic squad by recalling discarded seniors as they aim for a podium finish.
PHF looks to strengthen 16-member Olympic squad by recalling discarded seniors as they aim for a podium finish.
8th June, 2012
Pakistan set to make waves in Olympic pool
Anum Bandey and Israr Hussain have been picked by FINA to represent Pakistan at the London Games.
Anum Bandey and Israr Hussain have been picked by FINA to represent Pakistan at the London Games.
5th June, 2012
The annus horribilis of Pakistan hockey
Poor results, management disasters, coach-sacking, player ‘rebellions,’ and last-place finishes – the national game has spiralled, and it doesn’t seem to get better in time for the Olympics.
Poor results, management disasters, coach-sacking, player ‘rebellions,’ and last-place finishes – the national game has spiralled, and it doesn’t seem to get better in time for the Olympics.
23rd May, 2012
Top-four finish at Olympics will be a miracle: Shahnaz
'Based on the situation, it would be a miracle if Pakistan finish in the top four.'
'Based on the situation, it would be a miracle if Pakistan finish in the top four.'
20th May, 2012
Pakistan can win a gold medal at the Olympics: Sohail Abbas
Abbas said the team's hard work will shine through in their performances.
Abbas said the team's hard work will shine through in their performances.
16th May, 2012
“Azlan Shah Cup vital for Olympic preparation”
The event will provide an opportunity to our boys to watch the other teams closely: Junaid
The event will provide an opportunity to our boys to watch the other teams closely: Junaid
30th April, 2012
Pakistan score wildcard entry for Olympic shooting
One Pakistani shooter, from the top four, will be selected to represent the country at the London Games.
One Pakistani shooter, from the top four, will be selected to represent the country at the London Games.
20th April, 2012
‘Rebels’ with a show-cause
PHF issues show-cause notice to seven players, including Rehan Butt and Shakeel Abbasi, for participating in WSH.
PHF issues show-cause notice to seven players, including Rehan Butt and Shakeel Abbasi, for participating in WSH.
19th February, 2012
Imran, Waseem and Salman may never play for Pakistan again: sources
LAHORE, Feb 18: All three senior players, namely former captain full-back Mohammad Imran, half-back Waseem Ahmad and goalkeeper Salman Akbar, who were not considered by the national selection committee on Friday even for the London Olympics’ training camp, are now a history and
LAHORE, Feb 18: All three senior players, namely former captain full-back Mohammad Imran, half-back Waseem Ahmad and goalkeeper Salman Akbar, who were not considered by the national selection committee on Friday even for the London Olympics’ training camp, are now a history and
