As part of its efforts to revive the national game, Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has announced plans to introduce hockey activities in around 1,000 schools across the country during the current year.
The programme will be launched in collaboration with federal and provincial governments as well as private sector partners.
It is designed to promote hockey at the grassroots level and identify young talent from an early age.PHF
Secretary Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination/President PHF Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani, said the initiative would focus particularly on boys and girls aged 10 to 12 years to build a strong foundation for the future of Pakistan hockey.
“We want to take hockey back to schools and reconnect the younger generation with our national game. Grassroots development is the key to rebuild Pakistan hockey,” he said.
Wani added that PHF’s vision goes beyond preparing national teams, emphasizing that sustainable revival can only be achieved through structured youth development programmes.
“This is not a short-term effort. We are laying the foundation for the future by creating opportunities for children across Pakistan to learn and play hockey,” he said.
Under the programme, schools will be encouraged to organize hockey matches, training camps, and introductory coaching sessions. PHF also plans to coordinate with educational institutions to ensure regular student participation in hockey-related activities.
The PHF President noted that Pakistan has immense untapped talent in both urban and rural areas and the school-based programme will help identify and nurture future stars capable of representing the country at the international level.
“Hockey is part of Pakistan’s sporting identity. We want to revive the spirit of the glorious achievements of 1984 and the 1994 Hockey World Cup triumph,” he added.