Explanation

Pakistan has won the Hockey World Cup 4 times.

1. 1971 – Barcelona, Spain
2. 1978 – Buenos Aires, Argentina
3. 1982 – Mumbai, India
4. 1994 – Sydney, Australia

Last verified on 25-06-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan played its first international hockey match in 1948.

Additional information:

• Date: August 2, 1948
• Opponent: Belgium
• Result: Won 2–0 (or 2–1 depending on source records)
• Location: 1948 London Olympics
• Team Captain: Ali Iqtidar Shah Dara

Last verified on 01-09-2026

Explanation

Pakistani boxer Fatima Zahra won a historic bronze medal in the women's 60kg event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, becoming the first-ever female boxer to win a medal for Pakistan at the event.

Additional Information:

The Commonwealth Games 2026

Dates: 23 July to 2 August 2026

Venue: Glasgow, Scotland

Official mascot: Finnie, a unicorn

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Explanation

• Medal: Gold
• Winning Throw: 92.97 m
• Date: 8 August 2024
• Origin: Mian Channu, Pakistan
• Previous Olympic Record: 90.57 m by Andreas Thorkildsen (Beijing 2008)
• Global Ranking: Sixth longest throw ever; best in the world in 2024

Last verified on 02-02-2026

Explanation

About South Asian Games 2027

Edition: 14th

Venue: Pakistan

Hosting cities: Lahore, Islamabad & Faisalabad

Dates: 23 to 31 March 2027

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