Revival of club hockey: IPC sends summary for domestic restructuring

Rs500m per year will be required for this plan, says PHF secretary.

KARACHI: The future of hockey in Pakistan may take a turn for the better if the government approves the summary for the revival of club hockey in the country sent by the Ministry of Inter Provincial Coordination (IPC).

The summary was earlier presented by Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) secretary Rana Mujahid to the IPC, explaining the domestic restructuring necessary for club hockey’s revival.

“If the summary gets approved, no department or club will have to adhere to its policies,” said Mujahid. “The clubs and departments will have to recruit youngsters and organise local tournaments, inter-regional events and league games.”

The official further stated that the PHF requires Rs500 million per year to rearrange the entire domestic structure, with the amount and other details provided in the report.

Meanwhile, head coach Shahnaz Sheikh said this plan will help players get jobs and more talent will emerge from the junior level. “Karachi, which was once the hub of national heroes, will be revived after the implementation of this structure,” said Sheikh.

Published in The Express Tribune, November 29^th, 2014.

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