LAHORE TO LOSE CHAMPIONS TROPHY by Pat Rowley

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has decided to move the men’s Champions Trophy from Lahore in Pakistan “due to circumstances not related to sport”. A new venue has yet to be named. FIH have revealed that several countries, including first reserves England, declined to play in Lahore in December.

A world record score was set for the second day running at the Oceanic Olympic Qualifier at Buderim in Queensland. New Zealand eclipsed Australia’s record 35-0 win over Papua and New Guinea on Tuesday by defeating the same opponents 39-0. New Zealand forward Simon Child equalled the world individual record for a game by scoring 11 goals.