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Will the 2026 FIH Men’s World Cup spur Pakistan hockey’s revival?
After years of decline, Pakistan hockey enters the 2026 World Cup with a new setup, fresh backing and a point to prove
Aug 14, 2026
Aug 14, 2026

Syed Irtiza Ali is a sports journalist with writing experience since 2016. For five years, contributed freelance articles to The News on Sunday (TNS), on all major sports. In late 2021, joined Geo News as a Sports Sub-Editor. Have written bylines for TNS, Geo, and Geo Super. He aims to bring attention to overlooked sports such as squash and hockey.
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