PR, 12th Mar 2024: Honest and hardworking people are needed to steer the Pakistan Hockey. We all have to work together to improve the quality of hockey. Hockey has given a lot, now it is our responsibility to work for the betterment of the national game, said Flying Horse Olympian Samiullah Khan in a meeting with Pakistan Hockey Federation officials and former Olympians.
According to the details, Congress Member PHF and Technocrat Member PHF Executive Board Olympian Hanif Khan, Chairman Selection Committee and Technocrat Member PHF Olympian Kaleemullah, Member PHF Executive Board Olympian Nasir Ali, Technocrat Member PHF Executive Board Olympian Waseem Feroz, Gulfaraz Khan Congress Member PHF and Secretary General PHF Haider Hussain International met Pakistan’s renowned hockey star Pride of Performance Olympian Flying Horse Samiullah Khan and discussed issues of improvement of the national sport. of
Flying Horse Olympian Samiullah Khan said that the national game has given us a lot of respect and now it is our national responsibility to work for the betterment of Pakistan hockey. Olympian Samiullah Khan added that honest and hardworking people are needed to take the direction of hockey. Everyone has to work together for the betterment of the national game. Chairman National Hockey Selection Committee and Technocrat Member PHF Executive Board Olympian Kaleemullah Khan said that to improve the international performance of Pakistan Hockey, measures should be taken for the promotion and development of hockey at the grass root level. School and college hockey needs patronage. World Hockey Cup and Olympics gold medalist Olympian Nasir Ali said that there is no shortage of talent in the country but due to lack of resources there are problems in training. For which a comprehensive strategy is required. 1994 World Cup Gold Medalist and Pride of Performance Olympian Waseem Feroz said that participation in international events must be ensured to give international exposure to the players, which is a difficult target in the current economic conditions of the PHF. Secretary General Haider Hussain said that economic problems can be overcome with the support of the corporate sector, but for this, everyone has to make a collective effort. Former Finance Secretary and Congress member PHF Gulfraz Khan said that holding junior hockey championship is essential to discover new talent.
World Cup and Olympics gold medalist Olympian Hanif Khan said that it is important to determine those responsible for the destruction of hockey. He said that when politicians can go to jail for committing crimes, why can’t those who ruin the national sport go to Olympian Samiullah Khan said that you stand with everyone for the betterment of the national sport. He appreciated Secretary General PHF Haider Hussain’s efforts for hockey and said that hockey needs hardworking people. Always present for the betterment of Pakistan Hockey. It is very sad to hear about the affairs of Pakistan Hockey Federation. Government patronage and a comprehensive strategy are needed to improve the economic condition of the Hockey Federation.
Meanwhile, Vice President of Pakistan Hockey Federation Syeda Shehla Raza contacted Olympian Samiullah Khan over the phone and discussed matters related to the national game. Olympian Samiullah also discussed the past affairs of Pakistan Hockey Federation on this occasion. It was further agreed that no compromise will be made with those responsible for ruining hockey. Syeda Shehla Raza said that the doors of Pakistan Hockey Federation are open for every Olympian, player and official and they will work together in the best and effective manner to solve the problems of the players and the clubs at the grass root level.