Cricket is played in most districts of Pakistan and a conventional Pakistani has more likely have played it in one time of their life. Through festivals like the Shandur Polo Festival and kabaddi tournaments, Pakistan celebrates traditional sports. These events attract both locals and tourists, showcasing Pakistan’s cultural sports heritage. Cricket is not just a sport but a national event in both India and Pakistan.
Hockey, the national sport of Pakistan, is the second-most popular sport in the country. On an international level, Pakistan has reached the peak of cricket but has also seen some dark days too. But the fan following of home page this sport has continuously increased with time. Despite all of that, this nation’s love for sports hasn’t changed a bit. With that said, let’s take a look at the top ten most popular sports in Pakistan.
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The thirteenth and last most popular sport in Pakistan is volleyball. Some successful Pakistani boxers can become professionals later, including Haider Ali (who won gold at the 2002 Commonwealth Games). There, athletics are ruled by the Athletics Federation of Pakistan, which was established in 1951. The national sport of Pakistan is second on this list, and it is governed by the Pakistan Hockey Federation which was established back in 1948. Some of the best cricketers in the world like Waqar Younis, Wasim Akram, Javed Miandad, Imran Khan, Ramiz Raja and many more are from Pakistan. These victories not only showcase Pakistan’s skill in the sport but also highlight the nation’s deep-rooted passion for field hockey.
Jansher Khan won the World Open eight times and the British Open six times. Jahangir Khan is easily the greatest professional squash player of all time with a record of having a 555-game winning streak. The national sport of Pakistan is none other than Field Hockey.
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- Other Pakistani who has made a mark in the international stage includes Jansher Khan and Jahangir Khan, both played squash.
- The World Open professional championship was inaugurated in 1976 and serves as the main competition today.
- Combined they have won 14 world opens, making Pakistan the most decorated Squash nation in the world.
- Pakistan is full of athletes who take part in a variety throughout the country.
- On the global level, Pakistani players compete in various events.
- Field hockey is Pakistan’s national sport, despite cricket being the country’s most popular sport right now.
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The Pakistan Basketball Federation has been part of FIBA since 1958. The National Women’s Basketball Championship is the Women’s Basketball tournament. While everyone from the Indian dressing room to the fans in the stadium were over the moon, there were some people who were celebrating Kohli’s century for purely cricketing reasons. In a video shared on X (formerly Twitter), some people in Pakistan cheer loudly as Kohli completes his century by bowling to Khushdil Shah. Skipper Rohit Sharma (20 off 15) too played a few audacious strokes before falling to a beauty from Shaheen Afridi. With two wins in as many games, India are all but through to the semifinals.
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The Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF) organises boxing matches in Pakistan. The Pakistan Amateur Boxing Federation (PABF) organizes amateur matches. Pakistan has seen success at amateur-level boxing, despite a lack of necessary equipment and facilities. Karachi Golf Club is one of the oldest in the country and it is where the Pakistan Open takes place.