Archive · 27 Sep 2025
Hardik Singh Comments on Pakistan's Sporting Woes
Indian hockey player Hardik Singh commented on a recent gesture by Pakistani cricketer Haris Rauf.
Singh believes the gesture reflected the decline of Pakistan's sports performance.
Singh pointed out India's dominance over Pakistan in hockey since 2014.
He added that even though there are skilled athletes in Pakistan, they lack the facilities.
Despite a pay difference, Singh is happy with his choice of playing hockey.
The recent wave after the olympic medals showed the impact hockey has.
Hardik Singh commented on Haris Rauf's gesture from a cricket match.
Singh connected Rauf's actions to Pakistan's recent sporting performance.
Singh highlighted India's winning record against Pakistan in hockey since 2014.
Singh believes that the lack of infrastructure impacts Pakistan.
Singh is satisfied with playing hockey over cricket.
- Who
- Hardik Singh, Haris Rauf, India, Pakistan
- What
- Comments on the India-Pakistan sporting rivalry.
- When
- September 2025
- Where
- News18.com
- Why
- To discuss the current state of India-Pakistan sports.
India's Perspective
Pakistan's Perspective
Rivalry
India's Perspective
India is currently dominant in hockey against Pakistan.
Pakistan's Perspective
Implied: Pakistan's viewpoint not directly stated.
- Athlete Discussed
- Hardik Singh, Haris Rauf
- Sporting Context
- India vs Pakistan Hockey & Cricket
- Singh's Comment
- Mocked Rauf's gesture, stating it represents Pakistan's sporting decline.
- Hockey Record
- India has not lost to Pakistan in hockey since 2014.
- Singh's Feeling
- Satisfied with hockey, despite pay disparity.
Sources
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