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07.25.08 The ISBHF have just announced the dates and location of the 2009 Seniors World Championships. The city of Pilsen Zvolen in the Czech Republic will play host to the 9th World Championship tournament June 13th to the 20th in 2009. If you are interested in trying out for the 2009 edition of Team Pakistan, please contact the committee members below. Naveed Mohammad - navm@rogers.com |
06.29.08 Click the image below to get to the article
Ball hockey: Pakistan style |
06.28.08
The Pakistan Juniors played there 1st playoff game early in the day against Italy. Italy had just tied world powers Canada the night before. This was expected to be an easy win for the Italians. As it often happens with gritty Pakistani teams , the young men turned in their best effort of the tournament and were well within striking distance trailing 1-0 after 2 periods. Then a rash of very questionable calls by the Swiss and Czech officals led to FOUR 5 on 3 powerplays for the Italians. Pakistan was able to ward them off on two of these situations but did get scored on twice. This led to a final score of 3-0. After the game the Pakistan Ball Hockey Federation did launch an official protest from their head office in Toronto. The protest was aimed at the questionable officiating and alleged racial slurs used against the Pakistani players by the Italian players. An initial apology was issued by the ISBHF but further developments may occur after the investigation is completed. Pakistan 8 Bosnia 2 After a demoralizing loss in the Semifinals of the B pool, Pakistan bounced back with a strong effort to claim the Bronze medal in the B pool. Pakistan came out firing on all cylinders and were up 5-0 after the first period. In the last 2 frames fatigue was evident, both teams having played earlier in the day. Taha Ali (pictured) lead the way with 4 goals and 2 assists. Ali finished with 7 points in the tournament and sits 7th in the scoring race. This completes an eventful 12 months for the Pakistan Ball hockey program with the mens team claiming B pool Gold 12 months ago in Germany. Both games of the day were telecast over broadband on the internet and were watched by Pakistani’s all over the world! The Junior side was in tough playing 4 of the worlds top 5 teams for their first 4 games. They saved their best for last, almost knocking off Italy and finally claiming the bronze. In the next few weeks the quest will begin once again as the building blocks are put in place for the Mens team to defend their B pool title and more in the Czech Republic in June 2009. |
06.27.08
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