In pictures: World XI triumphs over Pakistan in two-match hockey series
Spectators had gathered in large numbers to witness the revival of international hockey in Pakistan.
(Dunya News) – The World XI won the two-match series against Pakistan XI at the National Hockey Stadium in Lahore on Sunday.
The match between World XI and Pakistan ended with a draw on Sunday. The World XI had earlier defeated Pakistan by 5-1 in the first match that was played in Karachi.
Pakistan Hockey Federation President Brig (retd.) Khalid Sajjad Khokhar, Senior Secretary Shahbaz Ahmad and a number of former hockey Olympians were present on the occasion. Spectators had gathered in large numbers to witness the revival of international hockey in Pakistan. Fans seemed excited over the visit of the World XI – an effort being made to help revive sports in the country.
The international hockey event was hosted after a gap of twenty four years. It was back in 1994 when Pakistan hosted its last grand hockey event, though little known teams like China and Oman had visited Pakistan later.
Spectators taking a selfie during the match in Lahore. Photo: OINN
A spectator watching the second match of Pakistan vs World XI hockey series at National Hockey Stadium. Photo: OINN
Former national women’s hockey team captain Nargis Khan holds a placard during the second match of Pakistan vs World XI hockey series at National Hockey Stadium. Photo: OINN
Players during the second match of the two-match hockey series. Photo: OINN
Spectators cheering during the second match of the hockey series at the National Hockey Stadium. Photo: OINN
A view of the second match of the Hockey Cup 2018 at the National Hockey Stadium in Lahore. Photo: OINN
Spectators enjoying second match of the Hockey Cup 2018 at the National Hockey Stadium. Photo: OINN
A Pakistani spectator holds the national flag at the National Hockey Stadium on Sunday. Photo: OINN
World XI players shake hands with Pakistani players after the match. Photo: OINN
Police officers taking a selfie during the second match of Pakistan vs World XI hockey series in Lahore. Photo: OINN
World XI leaving the ground after beating Pakistan in the second match of the Hockey Cup 2018 at the National Hockey Stadium. Photo: OINN
World XI team rejoice after their victory over Pakistan in the second match of the Hockey Cup 2018. Photo: OINN
World XI team captain Roderick Weusthof lifts the trophy at the National Hockey Stadium in Lahore. Photo: OINN
