19th March, 2013
The state of the game: Questioning the PHF’s strategy
What are the main factors behind the Pakistan hockey team's continuing inconsistent performance?
25th July, 2012
Pakistani hockey players: Best not to break a leg
Salman Akbar is a veteran goal-keeper who made his debut for Pakistan in 2001. Termed by Olympian Shahid Ali Khan as one of the most
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.
28th May, 2012
Pakistan, Britain thrashed in day of upsets at Ipoh
Coach Khawaja Junaid said the blue turf, which was “bouncy and slippery,” created difficulties for his team.
27th May, 2012
Pakistan beaten 3-1 by New Zealand in Azlan Shah Cup
Haseem Khan scored the Greenshirts' only goal who were outclassed 3-1 by New Zealand.
25th May, 2012
Britain held by Malaysia; wins for India, New Zealand
India recovered from their first-day loss to beat Korea 2-1 in the Azlan Shah Cup; as favourites England drew 3-3.
24th May, 2012
Pakistan beat Argentina in Azlan Shah Cup opener
Pakistan won 4-2, while India were thrashed by New Zealand 5-1 and Malaysia held S. Korea 1-1.
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.'
23rd May, 2012
Pakistan set for Azlan Shah Cup
The Azlan Shah Cup will begin from Wednesday with Pakistan playing Argentina in the first match.
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.
14th June, 2011
Malaysian hockey team cleared of match-fixing
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s national hockey team has been cleared of match-fixing following their poor performance in the recent Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, a top official…
1st June, 2011
FIH promotes umpire Waqas
KARACHI: The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has promoted Pakistani umpire Waqas Ahmed Butt for his excellent performance during the 20th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup held…
22nd May, 2011
Green… but not with envy
Losing to them 1-5 and 2-3 in the final, runners-up Pakistan may have been unable to break the Australian jinx. But no, we are not…
20th May, 2011
Players should be prepared for the Olympics from now: Shahnaz
ISLAMABAD: Former Olympian, Shahnaz Sheikh on Friday advised the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) to induct players in the team who could last till the 2012…
18th May, 2011
Impressive Pakistan unlucky to lose in the final
KARACHI: Had luck been on their side, Pakistan would have overcome the might of Australia and returned from the Azlan Shah Cup as champions, the…
16th May, 2011
Aussies eye Olympics after Azlan Shah triumph
IPOH: Australia Monday set their sights on reclaiming Olympic gold after winning the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup with a group of young players who are…
16th May, 2011
Telecasting Azlan Shah final could’ve done Pakistan good: Samiullah
KARACHI: Former hockey great Samiullah on Sunday blasted television networks in the country for not telecasting the thrilling final of Azlan Shah Cup, where Pakistan…
14th May, 2011
Pakistan beat Malaysia to set up Australia final
Pakistan entered the final of the Azlan Shah Cup on Saturday, after beating hosts Malaysia in their final league match. With 3-2 the win over…
14th May, 2011
Pakistan edge Malaysia 3-2 to enter Azlan Shah Cup final
KARACHI: Pakistan entered the final of the Azlan Shah Cup on Saturday, after beating hosts Malaysia in their final league match. With 3-2 the win…
11th May, 2011
Pakistan beat India at Azlan Shah Cup
Pakistan put up an impressive performance and eased past India 3-1 with goals from Umar Bhutta, Mohammad Imran and Sohail Abbas in the Sultan Azlan…