Hockey
PHF appoints Asif Bajwa as chairman National Selection Committee
Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: President, Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) Brigadier (Retd) Khalid Sajjad Khokhar has said that the president International Hockey Federation (IHF), Rabindra Batra was responsible for shitting the Olympics qualifying round from Pakistan to Oman after expressing security concerns, as many international teams had been visiting Pakistan for many years.He was addressing a press conference at PHF Headquarters here flanked with Olympian Rana Mujahid Ali, Secretary General PHF, Parvez Bhandara, Olympian Asif Bajwa, Olympian Shehbaz Ahmed Senior and announced the new National Selection Committee while appreciating the work of the previous National Selection Committee. “Asif Bajwa will be the chairman of the selection committee while Olympian Kaleemullah Khan has been appointed as the chief observer. Olympian Anjum Saeed, Olympian Zeeshan Ashraf, Olympian Kamran Ashraf have also been included in the selection committee. While the manager of the national team, Olympian Shehbaz Ahmed Senior, head coach Roelment Oltamens, Olympian Shafqat Malik, Olympian Kashif Jawad, video analyst Abuzar umrao, while the manager of the five-a-side World Cup, Olympian Waseem Feroze, chief coach Olympian Qamar Ibrahim and Olympian Sheikh will be among the coaches. Usman and Olympian Mohammad Khalid will be the coaches. While Olympian Nasir Ali and International Rana Shafiq have been appointed as coordinators of PHF, “he revealed.He said that former FIH President Rabindra Batra was responsible for withdrawing the hosting of the Olympics qualifying round while some countries also expressed security concerns after which the hosting of the Olympics qualifying round was withdrawn from us. “We have a good relationship with the Indian Hockey Federation but we should not be compared with them. We get a budget of 65 lakh rupees annually for hockey, while in India the budget of 2.5 billion rupees is allocated for hockey, “he said.In addition, PHF President Brig. Khalid Sajjad Khokhar paid tribute to Haier owner Javed Afridi for his full support for the betterment of the national game in the 2018 World Cup.He further said that in the same way, all the public and private organizations should play their role along with PHF to bring back hockey to its lost position.
Pakistan Hockey Federation invites 30 juniors for training camp
Green Shirts to participate in World Junior Men’s Hockey Cup next month in MalaysiaAbdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has invited 30 players for training camp, which will get underway on November 13 at National Hockey Stadium Lahore, as the final selected team will take part in the World Junior Men’s Hockey Cup, which will be held in Malaysia next month December 5 to 16, 2023.According to an official of the PHF, all officials, and players are directed to report to Camp Commandant Lt. Col (Retd) Mohammad Asif Naz Khokhar at National Hockey Stadium, Lahore on 13th November 2023 at 1600 hours.Names of invited players:Goalkeepers: Ali Raza (Punjab), Abdul Rafay Sajid (Sindh), Mohammad Faizan Janjua (Customs)Defenders: Arbaz Ahmad (MPCL), Mohammad Sufyan Khan (MPCL), Ahtisham Aslam (MPCL), Aqeel Ahmed (WAPDA), Mohammad Abdullah (MPCL), Sami Ullah (Customs), Abdul Manan (Customs), Arbaz Ayaz (Sindh)Midfielders: Mohammad Murtaza Yaqoob (WAPDA), Zikriya Hayat (Navy), Mohammad Ammad (Customs), Ghazanfar Ali (Customs), Ali Murtaza (Customs), Abuzar (Customs), Abdul Wahab (Sindh)Forwards: Arshad Liaqat (MPCL), Abdul Hannan Shahid (WAPDA), Hamza Fayyaz (Customs), Abdul Rehman (WAPDA), Basharat Ali (Navy), Abdul Qayyum (Customs), Mohammad Arsalan (Punjab), Rana Waleed (Navy), Saad Shafique (Punjab), Sikandar Ali Zakir (Islamabad), Mohammad Tauha Sheroz (Punjab), Amir Sohail (Punjab), Mohammad Ghufran (Punjab)Names of Officials:Lt. Col (Retd) Mohammad Asif Naz Khokhar (Manager), Roelant Oltmans (Coach), International Asif Ahmed Khan (Assistant Coach), International Mohammad Ali Khan (Assistant Coach), Olympian Shakeel Abbasi (Assistant Coach), International Yasir Islam (Assistant Coach), International Syed Kashif Shah (Assistant Coach), International Imran Butt (Goalkeeper Coach), International Amjad Ali (Goalkeeper Coach), Mohammad Nadeem Khan Lodhi (Video Analyst)
SULTAN JOHOR HOCKEY CUP 2023: Pakistan play 3-3 against India
Arbad Ahmed scores 2 goals, skipper Abdul Hanan Shahid one goal for Green ShirtsSports Bulletin ReportJohor Bahru (Malaysia): Pakistan played 3-3 darw against arch-rival and defending champions India 3-2 in their opening match of the Sultan Johor Hockey Cup 2023, which commenced at Taman Daya Hockey Stadium in Johor Bahru, Malaysia on Friday. Arbad Ahmed scored 2 goals while and skipper Abdul Hanan Shahid netted ball once for Green Shirts.Besides Pakistan, Australia, India, Germany, Great Britain, Malaysia, New Zealand, and South Africa are participating in the nine-day prestigious hockey showpiece. All eight teams have been divided into two Pools. Australia, Germany, Great Britain, and South Africa are in Pool A while host Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, and three times champions India are in Pool B. India will defend the title, as they defeated Australia in the final of 2022.Names of players (21): Ali Raza, Abdul Rafi, Arbaaz Ahmed (Vice-Captain), Mohammad Sufyan Khan, Ehtisham Aslam, Murtaza Yaqub, Arbaaz Ayaz, Zakaria Hayat, Arshad Liaquat, Abuzar, Abdul Wahab, Abdul Qayyum, Abdul Hanan Shahid (Captain), Basharat Ali, Hamza Fayyaz, Abdul Rehman, Ghazanfar Ali, Rana Waleed, Mohammad Arsalan, Mohammad Imad and Faizan Janjua, goalkeeper.The Pakistan Junior Hockey Team will play the second match against New Zealand on October 28 at 3:05 PM, and the third and final pool match against the host team Malaysia on October 31 at 5:34 PM.Schedule:27 October 2023: India vs Pakistan 3-3 Draw27 October 2023: Malaysia vs New Zealand27 October 2023: Australia vs Great Britain28 October 2023: Germany vs South Africa28 October 2023: Pakistan vs New Zealand28 October 2023: Malaysia vs India30 October 2023: South Africa vs Great Britain30 October 2023: Australia vs Germany30 October 2023: India vs New Zealand31 October 2023: Germany vs Great Britain31 October 2023: South Africa vs Australia31 October 2023: Pakistan vs MalaysiaNovember 3, 2023: SemifinalsNovember 4, 2023: final
PHF names team and officials for Sultan Johor Hockey Cup 2023
Abdul Hanan Shahid to lead Green Shirts, Pakistan to face India on October 27Abdul Jabbar FaisalISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) on Tuesday unfolded the names of players and officials for the forthcoming international hockey fixture, the Sultan Johor Hockey Cup, which will be played at Taman Daya Hockey Stadium in Johor Bahru, Malaysia from October 27 to November 4, 2023.According to an official of PHF, after the approval of the President PHF Brigadier (Retd) Khalid Sajjad Khokhar, 21 junior players and 7 officials have been announced for the 11th Sultan Johor Hockey Cup 2023. Besides Pakistan, Australia, India, Germany, Great Britain, Malaysia, New Zealand, and South Africa will participate in the nine-day prestigious hockey showpiece.All eight teams have been divided into two Pools. Australia, Germany, Great Britain, and South Africa are in Pool A while host Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, and three times champions India are in Pool B. India will defend the title, as they defeated Australia in the final of 2022.Names of players (21): Ali Raza (Punjab), Abdul Rafi (Sindh), Arbaaz Ahmed (Vice-Captain-Mari Petroleum), Mohammad Sufyan Khan (Mari Petroleum), Ehtisham Aslam (Mari Petroleum), Murtaza Yaqub (WAPDA), Arbaaz Ayaz (Sindh), Zakaria Hayat (Navy), Arshad Liaquat (Mari Petroleum), Abuzar (Customs), Abdul Wahab (Sindh), Abdul Qayyum (Customs), Abdul Hanan Shahid (Captain-WAPDA), Basharat Ali (Navy), Hamza Fayyaz (Customs), Abdul Rehman (WAPDA), Ghazanfar Ali (Customs), Rana Waleed (Navy), Mohammad Arsalan (Punjab), Mohammad Imad (Customs) and Faizan Janjua, goalkeeper (Customs).Team Officials: Lt. Col (Retd) Asif Naz Khokhar (manager), Olympian Abdul Hanif Khan (head coach), Roelment Oltamans (consultant), Asif Ahmed Khan (coach), Mohammad Ali (coach), Olympian Shakeel Abbasi (coach), video analyst Nadeem Khan Lodhi (video analyst).Schedule: 27 October 2023: India vs Pakistan27 October 2023: Malaysia vs New Zealand27 October 2023: Australia vs Great Britain28 October 2023: Germany vs South Africa28 October 2023: Pakistan vs New Zealand28 October 2023: Malaysia vs India30 October 2023: South Africa vs Great Britain30 October 2023: Australia vs Germany30 October 2023: India vs New Zealand31 October 2023: Germany vs Great Britain31 October 2023: South Africa vs Australia31 October 2023: Pakistan vs MalaysiaNovember 3, 2023: SemifinalsNovember 4, 2023: final
National Hockey Championship: Semifinals on Sunday
WAPDA, Customs, Pakistan Navy, and MPCL reach in semifinalsSports Bulletin ReportRAWALPINDI: WAPDA, Pakistan Customs, Pakistan Navy, and Mari Petroleum Company Limited (MPCL) qualified for the semifinal of the ongoing 67th AWT National Hockey Championship after thrashing their opponents defending champions Sindh A, Pakistan Army, Police, and Pakistan Air Force (PAF) respectively in the quarterfinals here at the Lt. General Ishfaq Nadeem Hockey Stadium, Ayub Park on Friday. The semifinals will be played on Sunday at the same venue.In the first quarterfinal, Sindh A overpowered the defending champions, WAPDA 8-0. The Olympians, including Tosiq Hyder, Rana Waheed, and Hammad Anjum, showcased their prowess, each contributing two goals, while Moen Shekeel and Abdul Rahman scored one apiece. The special guest for this match, Major General Fida Hussain Malik, Executive Director of Army Welfare Trust, graced the occasion. Before the match, Maj. Gen. Fida interacted with both teams, fostering camaraderie and awarded the Cash Award to Hammad Anjum, the 'Man of the Match.' The match's umpires were Asad Abbas, Mohammad Bilal, and Wasim, with Geuari Ghaffar Bukhari, Shafiq, Imal Khan, Abdul Malik, Ehsan-ul-Haq, and Mubarak Ali as the field officials.In the second quarter-final, Pakistan Customs defeated Pakistan Army 3-1 team, securing a place in the finals with a three-goal victory. Hamza Fiaz was the hero for Customs, scoring two crucial goals, while Ghazanfar Ali added a third. Rau Arsalan was the sole goal scorer for the Army. The match's guest of honor, Major General Imtiaz Khan, Executive Director of Medask, interacted with both teams before the game, offering encouraging words. After the match, he awarded Hamza Fiaz the 'Man of the Match' Cash Prize. The umpires for this match were International Yasser Khurshid, Waqas Butt, and Wajahat, while Sajid Khan, Imtiaz-ul-Hasan, Haroon Butt, Akbar Ali, and Hamza Tafail were the field officials.In the third quarter-final, Pakistan Navy demonstrated their prowess by overcoming Punjab Police with a convincing 3-0 victory. Osman Ali was the star of the match, contributing two goals, while Rana Waheed netted the third for Navy. The chief guest for this match, Major General Dr. Samrez Salik, Executive Director of Army Welfare Trust, participated in the pre-match introduction sessions with both teams. Major General Salik recognized Osman Ali's exceptional performance by presenting him with the 'Man of the Match' Cash Prize. The match's field officials included Anwar Hussain, Hammad, Afser Ali, Iftikhar Ahmad, Naveed Yousuf, Yamin Bhatti, and Zahid-ul-Haq. MPCL defeated PAF 3-1 in the last quarterfinal to get a berth in the top-4 stage of the national hockey championship.The action continues on Saturday as the championship is set to feature the semi-finals. The first semi-final will commence at 7 PM, while the second semi-final will be held at 9 PM, offering a double dose of hockey excitement to fans across the nation.
AWT National Hockey Championship reaches Quarterfinals Stage
Sports Bulletin ReportRAWALPINDI: The 67th Army Welfare Trust (AWT) National Hockey Championship has entered in the quarterfinal stage, as the Sindh A secured their spot in the quarterfinals after defeating Pakistan Navy 6-3 here at Lt. General Ishfaq Nadeem Hockey Stadium, Ayub Park on Thursday. All four quarterfinals will be played on Friday at the same venue.The Sindh A team, composed of young and seasoned players, displayed their skills in the first match by defeating the strong Pakistan Navy side. In a stunning display of prowess, they managed to score a convincing 6-3 victory, earning themselves a place in the quarterfinals. The match saw star players like Haris Nasir, Hamad Ayaz, and Sultan Mahmood contributing significantly, while Abdul Wahab led the team with three goals. For the Navy, Akbar Ali, Osman Ali, and Basharat were among the notable scorers.The standout performers in the match were undoubtedly Babar Sadaat and Abdul Wahab, with both players delivering stellar performances under the guidance of Army Welfare Trust's Proto Officer Anisur Rahman Mashwani and Mohammad Wahid.The second match featured Punjab A facing AJK, with Punjab A dominating the game with a 10-2 score-line. Captain Arslan led his team's onslaught with four goals, while Hasim added two more, and Abdullah, Saeed, Shamoel, and Hafiz Afraheem chipped in with one goal each. For Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Umair Zeeshan and Waqar were the goal scorers. This match witnessed the special appearance of Colonel Waseem Malik, Deputy CEO of Military Guard, who presented the Man of the Match awards to Aamir Sahil and Arslan.The third match saw Pakistan Army taking on Punjab B, and the Army side emerged victorious with a scoreline of 8-1. Shahid and Osman scored two goals each, while Rauf Arslan, Wasim Akram, Aqil, and Owais Zahid added one each. Punjab B's lone goal was scored by Shaher. The Umpire Panel for this match included Rizwan Khan, Irfan Malik, and Zahid Hamid, and the Match Supervisor was Muhammad Ali. The field jury consisted of Ali Abid, Mohammad Kabir, Mohammad Kamal, Mohammad Imtiaz, Iftikhar Ahmed, and Yasir Lodhi.The fourth and final match featured WAPDA going up against KPK A, with WAPDA securing a dominant 9-1 victory. Rana Abdul Waheed and Amjad Ali Khan scored two goals each, while Moeen Shakil, Ali Aziz, Mohammad Atiq, Hamad-ud-Din, and Aleem Bilal each contributed one goal. The solitary goal for KPK A was netted by Sameerullah. The Match Supervisor, Brigadier Farooq Zaman, Director HR Army Welfare Trust, presented the Man of the Match awards to Mohammad Allah. The field jury included Rafeeq Khan, Syed Salim Raza, Ghulam Khokhar, Zia Bakhsh, and Ghulam Abbas.On Friday, the excitement reaches its peak as all four quarterfinal matches are set to take place. The first match will be played at 11 AM, followed by the second at 1:30 PM, the third at 4 PM, and the fourth and final quarterfinal at 6:30 PM. Hockey enthusiasts can expect fierce competition and intense action.
National Hockey Championship: MPCL outclass Punjab B 10-0
RWALPINDI (Press Release): Mari Petroleum Company Limited (MPCL) players outplayed Punjab B 10-0 in the 67th National Hockey Championship, jointly organized by the Pakistan Hockey Federation and the Army Welfare Trust (AWT), the action continued at the Lt. General Ashfaq Nadeem Hockey Stadium in Rawalpindi.Sadrat Salim, Manager Human Resources Welfare Trust was the guest of honour in the first match of the day. Present on this occasion were Secretary General Haider Hussain, hockey legends Olympian Hanif Khan, Olympian Naseer Ali, Olympian Shakeel Abbasi, Ehsanullah International, Waqas Akbar, Olympian Tariq Aziz, Olympian Javed Mohammad Ali Khan International, Olympian Mohammad Zubair, Olympian Omar Bhatta, Olympian Tauseeq Arshad, Olympian Rahim Khan, Rana Shafiq International, International Aamir Shahzad, Raja Shuja, Raja Shahid, Mohammad Yasin, and Taher Gujjar.In the first match played in the morning, the Pakistan Air Force defeated Punjab A with a score of 3-1. From the Air Force side, Mushtaq, Mohsin, and Abdusattar each scored a goal. Bilal Akram scored the lone goal for Punjab A. Anwar Hussain International, Irfan Tahir, and Abdul Sattar supervised this match. Captain Usman, General Manager of Legal Army Welfare Trust, was the special guest for this match.The second match of the day was played between Balochistan A and Gilgit-Baltistan. Balochistan won the match with a score of 2-0 against Gilgit-Baltistan. Both goals were scored by Usman. Imran Naqvi, Manager Finance A WTT, was the chief guest for this match. Umpires Mohammad Salim, Wasim, and Shahzeb Khan supervised this match. Mohammad Faheem Qureshi, Director NAB Islamabad, was the special guest for this match.The third match of the day was between Pakistan WAPDA and Balochistan B. Pakistan WAPDA won easily with a score of 10-0 against Balochistan B. Tauseeq and Abdul Rahman scored two goals each for WAPDA. Umpires Rizwan Asad and Malik Irfan supervised this match.The fourth match of the day was played between Mari Petroleum Corporation and Punjab B. Mari Petroleum Corporation won the match easily with a score of 10-0 against Punjab B. Naveed Alam and Sufyan scored two goals each for Mari Petroleum Corporation, while Arbaz Ali Anwar, Hasher, and Rehan Butt each scored one goal. Officers Ali Bilal and Zahid Hameed supervised this match.
National Hockey Championship: Army beat Gilgit Baltistan 13-0
RAWAPINDI (Press Release): Pakistan Army thrashed Gilgit Baltistan 13-0nin the 67th National Hockey Championship, which is in progress at the lt. Gen. Ishfaq Nadeem Hockey Stadium in Rawalpindi, a collaborative effort by the Pakistan Hockey Federation and the Army Welfare Trust. The championship's fifth day witnessed a series of matches where special guests graced each encounter. In the first match, Pakistan Army faced off against Gilgit Baltistan, emerging victorious with a remarkable 13-0 score. Led by Osman's four goals, the Army's strong performance showcased their prowess on the field, while Shafqat and Ahmed Suroor, among others, contributed to the commanding win. The match was supervised by Umpire Asif Ali and Shahzaib, with Rizwan Khan serving as the reserve umpire. The second match saw Sindh A and Rangers engaged in a fierce battle, resulting in a draw of 0-0. Both teams displayed exceptional defense, with the match ending without any goals. The umpires for this match were Amir Hamza and Waqas Butt, with Mohammad Salim as the reserve umpire.In the third match, Balochistan B faced off against Islamabad, securing a victory with a score of 2-1. Madthur from Balochistan B shone bright, scoring both goals, while Adil contributed a goal for Islamabad. The umpires for this match were Wasim and Zahid Hamid, with Irfan Malik serving as the reserve umpire. The fourth match witnessed a clash between Pakistan WAPDA and the Police team. Pakistan WAPDA showcased their supremacy with a convincing 5-1 win, highlighting their excellent teamwork and skill on the field. Aziz and Aleem Bilal led the scoring for Pakistan WAPDA, while Atif Baig scored for the Police team. Umpires Bilal and Fahad supervised this thrilling match, with Abdul Sattar as the reserve umpire.The fifth match pitted Pakistan Customs against Azad Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in a dominant 10-1 victory for Pakistan Customs. Abdul Mannan's hat-trick and contributions from Ghazanfar and Baqar propelled Pakistan Customs to a commanding win. Waqar scored the solitary goal for Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Umpires Asad Abbas and Wajahat officiated the match, with Irfan Tahir as the reserve umpire. Looking ahead, five matches are scheduled for October 17th, promising more intense hockey action and fierce competition. Punjab A will face Pakistan Airforce, Balochistan A will clash with Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan WAPDA will go against Balochistan B, Mardan Petroleum will challenge Punjab B, and Sindh A will compete with Port Qasim in what is sure to be an action-packed day of hockey.
National Hockey: Punjab A, Punjab B, Police, Navy, Port Qasim win matches,
RAWALPINDI (Press Release): The thrilling 67th AWT National Hockey Championship, jointly organized by the Pakistan Hockey Federation and Army Welfare Trust, In progress at the Lt. Gen. Ishfaq Nadeem Hockey Stadium Rawalpindi. The fourth day of this championship witnessed a series of riveting matches.In the first match of the day, Punjab B faced off against Balochistan A. Punjab B emerged victorious, securing a resounding 13-0 victory. Hasan Shahbaz stood out for Punjab B, scoring 4 goals, with Shah Jahan, Amjad Ali, and Danesh adding to the tally. The match was supervised by Irfan Tahir, Fahad Ali Khan, and Rizwan Khan.The second match saw Punjab A clashing with Sindh B. Punjab A emerged triumphant with a score of 8-4 against Sindh B. Ahmad Raza starred for Punjab A, scoring a hat-trick, while Saeed Babar, Yasser Hasim, and Aamer Sahil each contributed a goal. Sindh B's efforts were led by Ishtiaq, Javaid, and Imad, each netting a goal. The match was overseen by Asad Abbas, Mohammad Bilal, and Abdul Sattar.In the third match, Punjab Police went head-to-head against Islamabad. Punjab Police secured a 4-1 victory against Islamabad. Tauseef, Rashid, Atif, and Zahid Khan scored for Punjab Police, while Adil netted the sole goal for Islamabad. The match was officiated by Muhammad Salim Anwar Hussain and Officer Ali Khan.The fourth match of the day was an intense battle between Pakistan Navy and Rangers. Pakistan Navy emerged victorious, defeating Rangers with a score of 4-2. Basharat, Rana Waleed, Haris, and Osman Ali showcased exceptional performance for Pakistan Navy. Dawood scored both goals for Rangers. The match was officiated by umpires Zahid Hameed, Ameer Hamza, and reserve umpire Wasim Abbas.Port Qasim beat KPK 5-1 in the last match of the day at the same venue. On October 16th, five more matches are scheduled, promising more thrilling hockey action for the fans. Pakistan Army will take on Gilgit-Baltistan, Sindh A will face off against Rangers, Islamabad will clash with Balochistan B, Pakistan WAPDA will compete against Police, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir will go head-to-head against Pakistan Customs.
National Hockey Championship: PAF outplay AJK 14-3
Pakistan Air Force, Navy, KPK A, Army, and Customs post victories on Day 3 Abdul Jabbar FaisalRAWALPINDI: Pakistan Air Force (PAF), Pakistan Navy, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) A, Pakistan Army, and Pakistan Customs have won the match on the third day of the 67th National Hockey Championship 2023, which is being played under the banner of Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) in collaboration with Army Welfare Trust (AWF) at Lt. General Nadeem Ashfaq Hockey Stadium, Ayub Park Rawalpindi.On the third day of the championship, Dr. Syed Junaid Ali Shah, the Minister of Sports Sindh, was the special guest. He was warmly welcomed and presented with a bouquet of flowers. The chief guest was introduced to the players and officials.On this occasion, former Provincial Minister of Sindh Women Development and Vice President of Pakistan Hockey Federation Syeda Shehla Raza, Secretary General PHF Haider Hussain, Hockey Legend and Tournament Director Olympian Hanif Khan, Olympian Nasir Ali, Olympian Mossadegh Hussain, Olympian Shakeel Abbasi, Punjab Hockey Association Secretary Lt. Col. R. Asif Naz Khokhar, Ehsan Ulllah International, Olympian Waqas Akbar, Olympian Tariq Aziz, Olympian Umar Bhatta, Olympian Arshad Khan Olympian Rahim Khan, Olympian Mohammad Javed, Rana Shafiq International, Saeed Khan International, Shuja Iqbal Raja Congress. Member PHF, Raja Shahid Iqbal were also present.Pakistan Navy overcome Port Qasim (3-2): Pakistan Navy overcame Port Qasim 3-2 in a well-contested four quarters game. Osman Ali scored 2 goals and Imad scored 1 for Pakistan Navy, while Arif scored the only goal for Port Qasim. Amir Hamza, Zahid Hamid, and Afsar Khan performed the duties of umpires in the first match of the day.KPK A beat Balochistan B (4-0): In the second match, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa defeated Balochistan B 4-0, with Zakria netted the ball twice while Samiullah and Imad scored each 1 goal for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The match was supervised by umpires Wasim Abbas, Erfan Taher, and Asad Abbas.Army outplay Balochistan A (15-0): The third match saw Pakistan Army dominate Balochistan A, securing a 15-0 victory. Osman and Mehran each scored 4 goals, Rahman Ali and Owais Junior scored 2 goals each, while Sarwar Shahbaz and Owais scored 1 goal each. The match was supervised by umpires Wajahat Jangooa, Shahzaib, and Malik Irfan.PAF thrash AJK (14-3): Pakistan Air Force emerged victorious over Azad Jammu and Kashmir with a score of 14-3 in the penultimate match of the day. Abdul Rahman scored 6 goals, Mushtaq scored 3, and Junaid scored 2 for Pakistan Air Force, while Mobashir scored 2 and Umar Zaib scored 1 for Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The match was supervised by umpires Abdul Sattar, Rizwan Khan, and Muhammad Bilal.Pakistan Customs defeat Punjab A (2-0): In the final match of the day, Pakistan Customs overpowered Punjab A with a score of 2-0. Baqar and Abuzar scored 1 goal each for the Customs hockey team. The match was supervised by umpires Waqas Butt, Fahad Ali Khan, and Mohammad Saleem.Technical officials' Tariq Butt, Tahir Sherif Gujjar, Hafiz Arshad, Abdul Malik, Sajid Khan, Ali Hatim, Naveed Yousaf, Ovais Sultan, Akhtar Ali, Chaudhry Akbar Khan, Zia Bukhari, Hamza Tafail, Mazhar Ali Chaudhry, Yamin Bhatti, Rafiq Khan, Moin Alam, Fahad Kayani, Ghulam Abbas, Sheikh Ali, Abid Naveed, Yusuf Rao, Asif Ejaz, and Zafer Abbas handled the duties during the matches.
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