Pakistan End 16-Year World Cup Wait with Thrilling Victory Over Japan

AMSTELVEEN: Pakistan ended their 16-year wait for a victory at the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup on Saturday, defeating Japan 4-3 in a thrilling 9th-16th place classification match at Wagener Stadium. The victory was Pakistan’s first at the World Cup since the 2010 edition, when they defeated Spain 2-1. It

Injury-plagued Pogba released by Monaco

MONACO: Former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba will be released by Monaco after a series of injuries, the French club said on Wednesday. Pogba, 33, won the World Cup with France in 2018 but since serving a ban for doping has struggled to return to the elite level.

Australian cricketer Warner ordered to use breathalyser vehicle lock

Warner, a world-renowned former opening batsman for Australia, pleaded guilty last month to a “middle range” drink-driving offence. The 39-year-old was accused of stopping short of a random testing site while driving a van in April, before being breath-tested, arrested and taken to a police station. Judge Clare Farnan formally

India beat Pakistan 5-3 to end Green Shirts’ Hockey World Cup journey

India beat Pakistan 5-3 on Wednesday at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen, ending the Green Shirts’ FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup campaign. Pakistan failed to qualify for the next stage of the ongoing tournament, being held in the Netherlands and Belgium, after suffering their second defeat in three matches.

Pakistan U19 women’s tournament to begin in Karachi

Karachi: Pakistan’s National Women’s U19 Tournament will begin Thursday, with 75 players from 24 cities competing in a five-team event aimed at developing the country’s next generation of women cricketers. The tournament, organised by the Pakistan Cricket Board, will be played at the NBP Sports Complex and HPC Oval Ground