Category: SPORTS

Pakistan Finish 11th at FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 — Best World Cup Position in Two Decades Green Shirts Score 17 Goals, End a 16-Year Wait for a World Cup Victory and Show Encouraging Signs for Pakistan Hockey’s Future Written by Asim Siddiqui AMSTELVEEN, NETHERLANDS: Pakistan concluded its campaign at the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 with an 11th-place finish, marking an encouraging return to hockey’s biggest stage after an eight-year absence. For a nation that has won the Men’s Hockey World Cup a record four times — 1971,…

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Abdul Qadeer Mirza: A Lifetime Dedicated to Cricket in Saudi Arabia Pakistan Journalists Forum Pays Tribute to the Late Cricket Promoter’s Outstanding Services to the Community JEDDAH (Ameer Muhammad Khan) The Saudi Arabian cricket community and Pakistani expatriate community are mourning the passing of Abdul Qadeer Mirza, a dedicated promoter of cricket who devoted many years to the development and promotion of the sport in the Kingdom. He passed away in Pakistan. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. Abdul Qadeer Mirza made lasting contributions to cricket in Saudi Arabia through…

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Reese D’Ariano: At 17, an American Hockey Talent Steps Onto the World Stage By Asim Siddiqui At just 17 years old, American field hockey player Reese D’Ariano is already competing on one of the sport’s biggest stages—the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup. The West Chester, Pennsylvania native is still a high-school student, yet her international résumé already includes junior and senior hockey, Indoor World Cups, Pan American competitions, the FIH Nations Cup and experience in the prestigious Dutch Hoofdklasse. D’Ariano entered the U.S. development pathway remarkably early. She joined the…

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USA Hold New Zealand to 1–1 Draw in Thrilling World Cup Clash Claire Danahy’s Brilliant Equalizer Rescues USA as Defense Stands Firm in Final Minutes Wavre, Belgium: The USA and New Zealand played out an exciting 1–1 draw in the second phase of the 2026 FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup, with both teams creating opportunities in a tense and closely contested encounter. New Zealand struck first in the 8th minute, converting a well-worked attacking move into a field goal. The USA responded with sustained pressure and penalty corners but could…

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Pakistan Rally to Beat Japan 4–3 in World Cup Classification Match Hanan Shahid Scores Winning Goal as Pakistan Complete Impressive Comeback By Asim Siddiqui Pakistan produced a thrilling comeback to defeat Japan 4–3 in their opening classification-round match of the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026. Japan started strongly and took a 2–0 lead, putting Pakistan under early pressure. Pakistan responded with determination as Waheed Ashraf Rana scored twice to bring the match level at 2–2. Hammaduddin Muhammad then gave Pakistan a 3–2 advantage, but Japan fought back to equalize…

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