KEY POINTS
- Pakistan’s ranking improved from 14th to 12th after victories over China and Malaysia in the World Cup Qualifier in Egypt.
- The team’s ranking points increased from 2,033 to 2,237 following their impressive performances.
- Pakistan has already qualified for the semi-finals and will face Austria in their final group match on Wednesday.
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s national hockey team has moved up two places in the international rankings.
The national team’s ranking has improved due to its excellent performance in the World Cup Qualifiers.
According to details, before the ongoing World Cup Qualifier in Egypt, Pakistan had 2,033 ranking points.
England and Pakistan are through to the semis of the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers in Ismailia, Egypt.
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Key victories
In the event, Pakistan delivered an outstanding performance by defeating teams like China and Malaysia.
As a result of these victories, Pakistan’s points have increased to 2,237.
Consequently, the national team has climbed from 14th to 12th position in the International Hockey Federation (FIH) world rankings.
Pakistan has already secured a place in the semi-finals of the World Cup Qualifier and will play its final group match against Austria on Wednesday.
