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The Pakistan national field hockey team represents Pakistan in international field hockey since its first match in 1948. It is administered by the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF), the governing body for hockey in Pakistan. They have been a member of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) since 1948 and founding member of the Asian Hockey Federation (ASHF) which formed in 1958.
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The Pakistan men's national volleyball team represents Pakistan in international volleyball competitions.
The Athletics Federation of Pakistan (AFP) is the apex body of Athletics in Pakistan. It was formed in 1951.
The Pakistan Golf Federation, also known as the PGF, is Pakistan national association of golf courses, clubs and facilities and the governing body of golf for Pakistan.
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Ireland national racquetball team represents Ireland and the Racquetball Association of Ireland in racquetball international competitions. It competes as a member of the European Racquetball Federation and International Racquetball Federation. Ireland has won the European Championships 10 times in men's competition, 12 times in women's competition and 10 times overall.
The Netherlands national racquetball team represents the Nederlandse Racquetball Associatie in racquetball international competitions. Is a member of the European Racquetball Federation and International Racquetball Federation. The Netherlands has won the European Championships 3 times in overall's competition, 2 times in men's and 1 in women's competition.
The Italy national racquetball team represents the Federazione Italiana Racquetball in racquetball international competitions. Is a member of the European Racquetball Federation and International Racquetball Federation.
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Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) is the governing body of tennis in Pakistan. It has played a vital role in the development of domestic, national and international tennis in Pakistan, producing a number of young talented players. It also governs teams such as the Pakistan Fed Cup team and the Pakistan Davis Cup team.
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The Pakistan Swimming Federation is the governing body of swimming in Pakistan.The Federation was formed in 1948 with its headquarters in Lahore.
The Pakistan Judo Federation (PJF) is the governing body to develop and promote the game of Judo in the Pakistan. The federation is based in Peshawar.
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