Lahore, 18 October 2026 (Kamran Raja): Pakistan’s junior hockey team continued its winning run in the Sultan of Johor Cup 2026, defeating Canada 6–2 in its second match of the tournament. The Pakistani players displayed an aggressive performance from the opening minutes, taking the lead in the ninth minute when Hamza Fayyaz scored the opening goal. Hamza Ali doubled Pakistan’s advantage in the 14th minute, while Rana Abdullah Sami added the third goal in the 25th minute. Canada responded through Bhullar Gurnoor, who scored in the 30th minute. Pakistan strengthened its position when Rana Waleed scored the fourth goal in the 38th minute. Canada’s Yogeshwaran Abhiram found the net in the 45th minute, reducing the deficit to 4–2. However, Pakistan maintained its attacking momentum in the final quarter, with Asam Haider scoring in the 51st minute and Adeel adding another goal in the 54th minute to seal an impressive 6–2 victory. Pakistan Hockey Federation President Mohiuddin Ahmad Wani congratulated the junior team and all the players on their outstanding performance and expressed his best wishes for their upcoming matches in the tournament.