History of Pakistan's Top Sports moments

History of Pakistan's Top Sports moments

When it comes to talking about unforgettable moments in sports that carved a place history Pakistan has had its fair share.__
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There have been numerous times during Pakistan's sports history when the nation witnessed glory against all odds and that is what made all those triumphs all the more special.
We are not the most gifted nation as far as resources are concerned but there is no lack of talent and passion in the sports field. Not only has the country produced legends in various sports it has also left long lasting legacies that are to date fondly remembered and cherished.

FIFA World Cup Trophy:

 The brand is a long standing partner of FIFA and has the exclusive rights of the FIFA World Cup Trophy tour that give an opportunity to countless fans around the world to see the most cherished trophy as it travels from country to country.

In 2018 alone the trophy tour will visit 91 cities in 51 countries and thanks to COCA COLA Pakistan will be one of them as the trophy is expected to arrived in Lahore on February 03, 2018.

This will also be COCA COLA 4th Global FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour.

ICC Champions Trophy:

Pakistan had a history of reversing the situation when people least expect it and ICC Champions Trophy 2017 was an example.

Having lost to India in the first match thee situation seemed bleak but the team spun the situation completely through their perseverance and changed the way the world thought about Pakistan's cricket team the match was a true image.

After beating Sri Lanka, South Africa and then England they met the arch rivals India against in the final and won the match and the trophy convincingly by 180 runs.

Pakistan Women's Cricket Team's Victory:

Women in Pakistan are breaking all stereotypical boundaries in various fields and are making their mark be that in the field off sports of science and the goes on. The team retained its gold medal at the Asian Games in 2017 after defeating Bangladesh in the Final Match.

The Street Child World Cup 2014.

This team's debut performance in the street child world cup in Brazil was nothing less than astounding. The children's team was able to pave their way to the semi final after beating India, Kenya, Mauritius and Philippines. After the 4-3 loss to Burundi, Pakistan faced the US in a tough game for the third position and ended up being victorious.

South Asia's fastest Women:

Naseem Hameed won gold for Pakistan for the 100 meter track event at the 2010 South Asian Games, thus achieving the title of the Fastest Women in South Asia. Naseem clocked 11.81 seconds beating Sri Lanka Pramila Priyadarshani by 0.12 seconds.

ICC World T20 2009:

The final of the T20 match took place at Lord's in June 2009 when pakistan met Sri lanka for the final fateful game. Sri Lanka won thee toss and chose to bat first and set a target of 139 runs. Pakistan easily chased tha target and won the match by eight wickets as Shahid Afridi and Shoaib malik stood firm on the pitch while going for a strong match wining partnership.

ICC World Cup 1992:

The Imran Khan led cricket team left the world in awe of its performance as a result of the final victory as Pakistan defeated England in the final match. Wasim Akram hat trik was a game changer. The song "The World is coming down, the flags are up. Who's gonna be number 1, who's gonna be the king" carried a fiddrent king of tune that day which is still cherished today.

Javed Miandad's 6 in Sharjah in 1986:

In the final match of the Austral Asia Cup, Pakistan won the toss and invited India to bat first which then set a target 246 runs over a period of 50 overs. While chasing the target, Pakistan kept losing wickets at regular intervals and the game seemed to be slipping through the fingers like fine sand. Javed Miandadd stood firm but was failed to achieve a decent batsmen partnership._
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In the last over, Pakistan had just 3 wickets in hand and Wasim Akram had got run out after the first ball of the over while another had been bowled out on the fourth ball. Miandad was then on strike and Pakistan needed 4runs off the last ball. Chetan Sharma swung a full toss and Miandad took his chance to hit six, pulling Pakistan into an unexpected victorious position. Those who witnessed it in the 80's era still remember it fondly.

Jehangir Khan unbeaten 555 match winning:

Jehangir Khan's the squash prodigy is renowned to have been unbeaten for 555 consecutive matches. This happens to be the longest unbeaten run in any sport as Jehangir won each and every match spamming over 5 years.

Pakistan Hockey Team:

Pakistan first ever gold found its way to the country as the hockey team won the final in 1960 in Rome Olympics. Up till now, Pakistan's hockey team has won 3 more gold medals in Olympics.

Hockey World Cup 1971:

The Pakistani hockey team won its first World Cup in 1971 in an exciting final game against Spain and made history.