Hockey has bright future, no shortage of facilities: Moinuddin Wani

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Hockey Federation president Moinuddin Wani has said that the future of hockey, the national game, is bright. He said young players can raise the country’s name on the international hockey circuit by playing modern hockey. He said there is no shortage of facilities and that targets must be set to win.

He said this during a meeting at the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination with Rawalpindi District Hockey Association president Zaheer-ul-Haq, Zulfiqar Baig and RDHA treasurer Muhammad Zahid.

Moinuddin Wani said that, owing to the effective policies of the present government, hockey is being promoted at the grassroots level. He said work to put hockey on modern lines and to hold national and international competitions is continuing. He asked school students to learn about modern hockey and said the federation would ensure all possible support. According to him, there is no shortage of talent in Pakistan.

After the meeting, Moinuddin Wani gave hockey sticks and other equipment to school students. He also presented a shield to the association for its services in promoting hockey.