Key Takeaways
- Pakistan's hockey team secured a 3-0 victory over China in Pool B.
- Squash players Noor Zaman and Mohammad Ashab Irfan advanced to the quarter-finals.
- Pakistan's kabaddi team bowed out of the competition.
Pakistan's sports contingent has continued to perform well at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya 2026, with notable victories in hockey and squash.
In the hockey arena, the Pakistan team demonstrated a strong performance, defeating China 3-0 in Pool B. The victory marked their third consecutive win in the tournament.
The match, held at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium, saw Pakistan's Sufyan Khan and Hannan Shahid contribute to the team's success, with Sufyan scoring five goals in three matches, all from penalty corners.
Pakistan's squash players also made a strong showing, with Noor Zaman and Mohammad Ashab Irfan advancing to the quarter-finals. Noor Zaman defeated Kuwait's Ammar Altamimi 11-4, 11-9, 11-4 in 26 minutes, while Ashab Irfan overcame Saudi Arabia's Mohammad Al Alnafsan 11-9, 11-3, 11-5 in 36 minutes.
The squash matches took place at the Nagoya Kinjo Futo Arena, with Ashab Irfan in action during the round-of-16 match against Al Alnafsan.
While the hockey and squash teams have continued their winning streak, Pakistan's kabaddi team faced disappointment, bowing out of the competition.
The kabaddi team's performance at the Asian Games has come to an end, marking a mixed bag of results for Pakistan's sports contingent.
The next match for the hockey team is against Malaysia in their Pool B fixture on Saturday, with the team aiming to maintain their winning momentum.
Pakistan's sports teams' continued success at the Asian Games highlights the country's strong performance in various disciplines.
