ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cup Hockey Tournament will be played in Karachi from August 7 to 14. This was announced on Friday by the tournament director, former Olympian Mansoor Ahmed. Former Olympian Naveed Alam, who is the director domestic hockey of the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF), was also present on the occasion. It was pointed out that nine teams would be participating in the event. The tournament will be played at the Abdus Sattar Edhi Hockey Stadium (Hockey Club of Pakistan Stadium). “A formal announcement regarding renaming of the stadium will be made at the inaugural ceremony of the event,” it was further stated. After substantial improvement in the law and order situation in Karachi, a major tournament is being organised in the metropolis which also marks the resumption of the restoration of the activities in this very game. According to the organisers, the tournament will be played in accordance with the international rules. The goal post has been widened by two feet. The match will consist of two halves of 20 minutes each with a five-minute break.
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