Pakistan Hockey Team Confirms Participation in FIH Pro League 2025

The league is expected to start from the end of December and will go on till June. The Pakistan hockey team has officially confirmed its participation in the upcoming FIH Pro League 2025 , marking a long-awaited return for the Green Shirts to top-tier international hockey .

What is the FIH Pro League?

The Men ’ s FIH Pro League , launched by the International Hockey Federation ( FIH ) , replaced the Hockey World League as the sport ’ s flagship competition . It serves well as a direct qualifier for the field hockey World  cup and , during its 1st edition , for the Olympic Games as well .

Pakistan’s Journey in the Pro League

Pakistan ’ s history in the Pro League has been turbulent . Therefore, In 2019 , the team was suspended after failing to play its opening three fixtures , leaving fans disappointed .

The FIH Pro League 2025 will feature some of the best hockey nations in the world:

Spain

Argentina

Australia

Belgium

Germany

England

India

Netherlands

Pakistan

Former participants include France, South Africa, Great Britain, and Ireland, who are no longer part of the current event.

Pakistan is a nation with a rich hockey legacy , boasting three Olympic gold medals and a record four Hockey World Cup titles . However , in recent decades , the team has struggled to replicate its past glory .

Participation in the FIH professional League 2025 is a vital chance for Pakistan to : Compete regularly against the globe ’ s top-ranked sides . reconstruct its global ice hockey reputation . Additionally, Gain direct qualification opportunities for upcoming major tournaments . Inspire a new generation of hockey fans in the nation .

Moreover, As the Pakistan hockey team gears up for the FIH Pro League 2025 , fans will be eager to see how the Green Shirts perform against modern giants like Belgium , Australia , and India .

A strong showing could not only restore pride but also set the stage for a hockey revival in Pakistan .

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