FOR all of Pakistan’s hockey struggles, including their failure to qualify for the Olympics and World Cup as well as their rapidly diminishing status in the sport, there was one event that always had a place for the national team: the annual Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Malaysia. Not anymore. Pakistan has not received an invitation from the organisers for this year’s tournament. Instead, Malaysia will receive top-ranked sides including Belgium, Germany, India and Ireland — all among the world top 10 — during........

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