Official Hockey Thread

[AsadAbrar]

Official Hockey Thread - Pakistan Crowned Asian Champions!

told yah.....

What? Then where did we lost to India in a medal match?


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[salman09]

so we finally won the first match hope for the best

 

[yousaf465]

Pakistan begin Asia Cup campaign with 7-0 hammering of Japan - DAWN.COM

Muhammad Imran’s men, who must win the title to earn a berth at next year’s World Cup in the Netherlands, started in rollicking fashion through a Muhammad Waqas double in the 11th and 20th minute of the match. Star forward Abdul Haseem Khan then got on the board in the 22nd before Muhammad Tousiq’s brace and another by Imran gave the Greenshirts a commanding 6-0 lead going into half-time.

 

[yousaf465]

PAKISTAN remained on course to book a berth at the 2014 World Cup as they assured themselves a spot in the semifinals of the 9th Asia Cup after thumping Malaysia 4-1 in their Group A match today.

Green Shirts Pak-off Malaysia | SPORTS247.MY

 

[Ottoman]

It's not like we'll set the arena on fire at next year's World Cup if we manage to book a place <_<

Asian hockey is so far behind Europe and Australian standards it isn't even funny. I'd rather be more impressed if we qualify for the World Cups based on our CT and Olympics performances.

Winning 'lulloo punjoo' Asian tournaments is no big deal. Having said that, I really hope we do qualify for the 2014 World Cup. Go Green Shirts! May victory be ours Insh'Allah (1)

 

[yousaf465]

Pakistan proved way too strong for Chinese Taipei, formerly Taiwan, handing them a 13-0 thumping and sealing the top place in Group A of the 2013 Asia Cup.

Haseem scores hat-trick as Pakistan blow Chinese Taipei away 13-0 - DAWN.COM

 

[Ottoman]

Pakistan lose to South Korea 2-1 and are out of the World Cup as well. For the first time in 42 years may I add.
This may prove to be a blessing in disguise. And it's not like we would've set the tournament alight anyway.

 

[cobby]

Pakistan lose to South Korea 2-1 and are out of the World Cup as well. For the first time in 42 years may I add.
This may prove to be a blessing in disguise. And it's not like we would've set the tournament alight anyway.

Hockey lacks funds its stuck on funds since 15 years , I hardly see any kid even owning a hockey stick , when I was young kid I had three hockey's and use to play even that time I found 1 out of 20 kids interest in playing hockey .
Its really sad to see such state of national game

 

[Ottoman]

Hockey lacks funds its stuck on funds since 15 years , I hardly see any kid even owning a hockey stick , when I was young kid I had three hockey's and use to play even that time I found 1 out of 20 kids interest in playing hockey .
Its really sad to see such state of national game

Funds are an issue but not the issue. We simply lack technical expertise in the sport. Hockey has evolved rapidly over the past few decades and we just haven't been able to keep up with it.

I doubt the present team plays any worse than our champion side of the 70's and 80's.

 

[AsadAbrar]

Pakistan losing to South Korea. DAMN. :/

What time has come.

 

[yousaf465]

Hockey lacks funds its stuck on funds since 15 years , I hardly see any kid even owning a hockey stick , when I was young kid I had three hockey's and use to play even that time I found 1 out of 20 kids interest in playing hockey .
Its really sad to see such state of national game

which brands ? I was too conscious about brands in my playing days

Owned a "Slazenger" fibre glass and a unbranded kid's hockey stick.

 

[cobby]

which brands ? I was too conscious about brands in my playing days

Owned a "Slazenger" fibre glass and a unbranded kid's hockey stick.

i don't remember much but one was slazenger i remember that , that i remember all three were top class , i had hockey pads and shin guards as well . As not many kids use to play hockey, played only when some international team was winning some thing , my focus shifted more towards football in nights and cricket in evening

 

[mbk99]

one of the darkest days in our national sports history....

 

[Ottoman]

I bought three hockey sticks in the aftermath of the 2000 Sydney Olympics. A Chakravarti, a Grays and another one with a yellow sticker whose brand name I can't seem to recall.

Lovely sticks all three of them. Although I highly doubt they were authentic. lol

 

[yousaf465]

I used to play for my school team. Played a few tournaments in this ground.


Ali Institute of Education, Lahore, Pakistan

I bought three hockey sticks in the aftermath of the 2000 Sydney Olympics. A Chakravarti, a Grays and another one with a yellow sticker whose brand name I can't seem to recall.

Lovely sticks all three of them. Although I highly doubt they were authentic. lol

authentic kab milnai thai Pakistan may.

 

[Ottoman]

authentic kab milnai thai Pakistan may.

:hah: Yeah most probably would've been cheap knock-offs made in Sialkot. I was just checking the price and an original costs around ~199$

 

[mbk99]

:hah: Yeah most probably would've been cheap knock-offs made in Sialkot. I was just checking the price and an original costs around ~199$

So what did u do with your 3 hockey sticks, surely you didn't played hmm ....

 

[Ottoman]

So what did u do with your 3 hockey sticks, surely you didn't played hmm ....

Bought one for each sibling. I never played Hockey as seriously as I did Cricket. Played mostly within the house (we have a nice little lawn). Practicing penalty-corners, dribbling and stuff with a tape-ball.

 

[mbk99]

Bought one for each sibling. I never played Hockey as seriously as I did Cricket. Played mostly within the house (we have a nice little lawn). Practicing penalty-corners, dribbling and stuff with a tape-ball.

you sure you have never used them as fighting sticks lol.
Q : how is the Hockey ball, i mean is it hard like cricket ball or a bit softer ?

 

[Ottoman]

you sure you have never used them as fighting sticks lol.
Q : how is the Hockey ball, i mean is it hard like cricket ball or a bit softer ?

It's hard and resembles an over-sized golf ball complete with indentations. I believe they changed the design to its present state ever since Hockey started being played on Astro Turf.