Secretary Sports XI beat Commissioner Karachi XI 1-0 in Independence Day exhibition hockey match
Secretary Sports XI scored a stunning 1-0 victory over Commissioner Karachi XI in an exciting Independence Day exhibition hockey match held under floodlights at the Karachi Hockey Association (KHA) Sports Academy in Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi.
Secretary Sports XI scored a stunning 1-0 victory over Commissioner Karachi XI in an exciting Independence Day exhibition hockey match held under floodlights at the Karachi Hockey Association (KHA) Sports Academy in Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi.
The matches also marked the inauguration of newly installed floodlights installed by the Sindh Government on the orders of Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah. The venue was decorated with national flags and buntings. The national anthem was played and a cake was also cut by the chief guest.
Taha Raza scored the immensely significant goal for the Secretary Sports XI.
Earlier, the match between Karachi Youth and Hyderabad finished in a goalless draw. In another match, local U-12 boys crushed Karachi Girls team by a lone goal. Khizer Akhtar of Hyderabad was declared Man of the Match while Ayan Khan (U-12) and Adeel (Karachi Youth) were awarded trophies.
Provincial Sports Secretary Imtiaz Ali Shah, who was the chief guest on the occasion, commended Karachi Hockey Association for promoting the national game in the metropolis and making magnificent attempts to resuscitate the game by giving high-class offices at the scene.
Speaking on the occasion, Imtiaz Ali Shah said that the chief minister is taking a keen interest in the revival of the national game. He assured to provide his full support to the KHA in future also.
KHA patron retired Vice Admiral Syed Arifullah Husseni on the occasion said sports play vital role in nation-building.
Former Olympian Hanif Khan, Chief Engineer Sindh Government Aslam Mehr, Chairman KHA Gulfraz Ahmed Khan and other officials including Dr S. A. Majid, SSP Ejazuddin, and KHA Secretary Haider Hussain were prominent among others present on the occasion.
