PHF to launch talent hunt programme in Gilgit-Baltistan
Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has decided to launch a talent hunt programme and deliberate coaching clinics in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) to raise the standard of hockey in Northern Areas.
The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has decided to launch a talent hunt programme and deliberate coaching clinics in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) to raise the standard of hockey in Northern Areas.
GB’s caretaker Chief Minister Mir Afzal has guaranteed his full support to the PHF president for development of the game in the region.
“We are intending to build a hockey stadium to promote the game in the region and we are also ready to use all the assets for this purpose,” the CM said.
He also announced that a talent hunt program will be held to select the players for the national team.“Technical and physical training will be provided to the players.”
“The youngsters from Gilgit-Baltistan are genuinely fit and dedicated, however, they need hockey coaching and training at an early age. Hopefully, national teams in future will also include players from the Northern Areas,” he said.
Brig (r) Khalid Sajjad Khokhar along with Chief Minister Mir Afzal inspected the ground in Gilgit where artificial turf was being laid down.
