Pakistan made a strong start in their three-match hockey series against Bangladesh, defeating the hosts 8-2 in the opening game of the World Cup qualifying round in Dhaka.
The victory puts Pakistan in a commanding position to secure a spot in the upcoming Hockey World Cup.
Ahmed Nadeem and Afraz starred for Pakistan, scoring two goals each, while captain Imad Butt, Ghazanfar Ali, Rana Waheed Ashraf, and Hanan Shahid added one goal apiece. Bangladesh’s goals came from Haziq and Amir Islam, who scored one each.
Following the win, Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) President Mir Tariq Hussain Bugti and Secretary-General Olympian Rana Mujahid Ali Khan congratulated the national team for their impressive start.
The second match of the series is scheduled for November 14, with the final clash on November 16. The winner of the series will earn qualification for the Hockey World Cup.
