The 30th edition of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup is set to take place in Malaysia from May 4th to May 11th, 2024. This prestigious hockey tournament will feature six teams, including Pakistan. Let's dive into the details:
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Participating Teams
1. New Zealand
2. Korea
3. Malaysia
4. Japan
5. Pakistan
6. Canada
Tournament Background
After a year's hiatus due to a packed hockey calendar, the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup returns. Malaysia, the defending champions from 2022, will aim to retain their title.
Key Points
-New Zealand is the only team among the six to have qualified for the Paris Olympics 2024 and is considered a strong contender for victory.
- Pakistan's opening match is against Malaysia on May 4th.
- The clash with South Korea awaits Pakistan on May 5th.
- Ranked 16th by the International Hockey Federation (FIH), Pakistan faces Japan on May 7th.
- Canada will be their opponent on May 8th
- The final game for Pakistan is against New Zealand on May 10th.
Historical Context
- Malaysia as the host nation, has participated in the tournament 30 times throughout its history.
- Both Pakistan and South Korea share the record for the most appearances, having competed 22 times.
Previous Edition
In the 2022 edition, Pakistan secured the bronze medal, marking their first podium finish in 11 years. Over the years, Pakistan has clinched the gold medal three times since the tournament's inception in 1983.
Let's watch closely as Pakistan aims to improve upon their performance from the last edition! 🏑🇵🇰