Although Cricket is a national sport of Pakistan, Football has been becoming more popular in recent years. This is due to its popularity in rural areas and the emergence of new generation.
However, the national football team is not very successful. They have only won 3 games so far.
The national team first organised a friendly tournament in 1982 that included Iran, Bangladesh, Oman and Nepal. They were runners up in that competition. In the South Asian Games in 1985, they lost their final match against Indonesia to finish fourth. In the King’s Cup in 1982, they secured a goalless draw against Indonesia. They then won 3-2 against Malaysia and defeated Singapore 1-0.
Polo
Polo is a sport that involves horses and a long-handled wooden mallet to hit a small ball through the other team’s goal. It is one of the world’s oldest known team sports.
It is played by two opposing teams, each with four mounted players. The game lasts one to two hours, divided into periods called chukkas or “chukkers.”
Traditionally, polo is played on grass. However, a new variation, snow polo, has been introduced to Pakistan, where it is played in snowy conditions.
There are a number of polo clubs throughout the country, and Pakistan has a national team that participates in the world polo championships. The sport is managed by the Pakistan Polo Association.
The game of polo has been around for centuries, originally being played by nomads in Afghanistan and Iran. It was eventually brought to Europe by British soldiers in the 19th century. It has now become a popular sport all over the world.
Squash
Squash is a racket sport that involves players hitting a ball against a wall. It originated in London and has spread worldwide.
It is similar to tennis, where players volley back and forth in an attempt to trip up their opponents. However, it is different because the ball is bounced against a wall instead of hitting the ground or another object.
Pakistan has had many famous squash players in its past. These included Hashim Khan, Azam Khan and Jahangir Khan.
For a period of over four decades Pakistan was a dominant force in the sport. During this time they were able to win international tournaments and tussle against top players across the world.
Unfortunately, Pakistan has fallen behind India in recent years and its results have not been consistent. A lack of investment has left the sport in a state of decline.