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FILE: Pakistan junior hockey team pulled out of World Cup set to take place in India. (Photo: Hockey India/X)

Oman replace Pakistan in 2025 Junior Hockey World Cup to be held in Chennai

October 29, 2025 11:24 pm

Oman joins as the next highest placed team in the continental championship (Junior Asia Cup 2024), which is the qualifying tournament for the Junior World Cup.

FIH withdraws Olympic qualifiers hosting rights from Pakistan

September 12, 2023 9:17 pm

The FIH decision came as a result of the infighting between the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) and the state-owned Pakistan Sports Board (PSB).

Covid-19 could lead to hockey's slow death in Pakistan: PHF

May 03, 2020 10:42 am

With three Olympic gold and four World Cup crowns, Pakistan hockey has a rich history. But of late, the sport is struggling to survive in the country because of lack of sponsors owing to the national team's poor show at the international stage.

Pakistan's Olympic hockey participation uncertain after FIH drops it from pre-qualifying tournament

May 16, 2019 10:11 pm

Bajwa, who has taken over from legendary player Shahbaz Ahmed, said he would write to the FIH to reconsider its decision and make a spot for Pakistan to at least try to qualify for the Olympics.

Pakistan Hockey Federation turns to government for financial aid

January 15, 2019 9:29 pm

The Pakistan Hockey Federation has again turned to the government for a grant of 120 million rupees to help send its team for the FIH Pro League hockey events in Argentina, Australia, New Zealand and Europe.

Pakistan Hockey Federation secretary Shahbaz Ahmed resigns over step motherly treatment to national sport

December 29, 2018 6:32 pm

Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) secretary Shahbaz Ahmed has resigned in disgust over the step motherly treatment being meted out to the national sport in the country.

Cricket fan throws lifeline to cash-strapped Pakistan hockey team

December 02, 2014 9:36 am

Pakistan players had nearly boycotted the Champions Trophy because of the PHF’s inability to generate funds.

Bilateral hockey series with Pak unlikely in 2014

April 08, 2014 11:13 pm

The source said HI will seek clearance for the tour only after a new government is in place.

On fast,Shakeel Abbasi dismissed from camp

July 25, 2013 12:27 am

Coach Rasool created a controversy when he kicked out Abbasi from the training camp for fasting.

Govt pulls the plug on India-Pakistan hockey series

March 16, 2013 1:18 am

The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) reacted sharply to the development and threatened to pull out of the junior World Cup,which is scheduled to be held in New Delhi in December.