Pakistan Hockey: Three decades of roller coaster ride

By IJAZ CHOUDHRY



PROLOGUE

Pakistan made its international hockey debut in 1948. What Pakistan achieved from 1948 till 1985 was the envy of the hockey world. In nine Olympics: 3 gold, 3 silver, one bronze & two fourth- place finishes. In five World Cups: Three gold, one silver and a fourth- place finish. They were never missed a semi-final spot at the Olympics or the World Cup in that period during which they also harvested six gold medals and a silver.