{"id":17322,"date":"2025-08-23T09:04:05","date_gmt":"2025-08-23T09:04:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ipp-news.com\/?p=17322"},"modified":"2025-08-23T09:04:05","modified_gmt":"2025-08-23T09:04:05","slug":"pakistan-mens-ice-hockey-team-wins-gold-in-latam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ipp-news.com\/?p=17322","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan men\u2019s ice hockey team wins gold in Latam"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>Pakistan have etched its name in ice hockey history with a remarkable performance at the Amerigol Latam Cup 2025, showcasing the nation\u2019s growing talent on an international stage.<\/p>\n<p>The men\u2019s national team clinched the Division III championship title after an unbeaten run, while the women\u2019s team secured bronze in Division II during their debut appearance \u2014 a feat that has captured global attention.<\/p>\n<p>The Latam Cup, hosted in Coral Springs, Florida, is designed to promote ice hockey in non-traditional markets. This year\u2019s edition featured 62 teams and over 1,450 players representing 17 countries and territories, according to the National Hockey League (NHL), which supports the event to help break barriers and unite diverse regions through the sport.<\/p>\n<p>Pakistan\u2019s men\u2019s team delivered a flawless campaign, highlighted by a 6-1 victory over Peru in the championship final. The triumph marked a dramatic turnaround from their 2024 debut, when they managed just a single win.<\/p>\n<p>On social media, the team proudly declared: \u201cPakistan men\u2019s Division III champions! Undefeated run capped off with gold. What a tournament!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Donny Khan, NHL\u2019s senior director of hockey development and strategic collaboration, who helped form Pakistan\u2019s teams, admitted he was stunned by their rapid rise.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI thought we\u2019d be winning several years from now. I didn\u2019t think we\u2019d be doing this in year two,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>A Bronze in first try<\/p>\n<p>The women\u2019s squad also made headlines, fighting bravely despite a roster of just 10\u201312 players. Their determination earned them a bronze medal in their first-ever international competition.<\/p>\n<p>Coach Kameron Sabir called it \u201can amazing day for the country and ice hockey\u201d and praised both squads for their achievements.<\/p>\n<p>Mariya Rauf, who both coached the women\u2019s team and plays for Yale University\u2019s Division I program, spoke of the passion driving the sport forward in Pakistan.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCricket is our national sport, but after this, it shows hockey\u2019s growing every single day. There\u2019s talent, and we\u2019re just going to keep getting better,\u201d she said, holding a cricket bat gifted by her players.<\/p>\n<p>Bright Future<\/p>\n<p>The NHL noted that many participating countries, including Pakistan, lack internationally certified ice rinks. Tournaments like the Latam Cup not only provide valuable exposure but also highlight the need for greater investment in facilities and support from sports federations and Olympic committees.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these challenges, Pakistan\u2019s remarkable showing in Florida signals the dawn of a new chapter for ice hockey in the country \u2014 one driven by passion, perseverance, and undeniable potential.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pakistan have etched its name in ice hockey history with a remarkable performance at the Amerigol Latam Cup 2025, showcasing the nation\u2019s growing talent on an international stage. 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