Pakistan Hockey: Prayers are not enough
Prayers are not enough saving Pakistan hockey team from defeat
(WebDesk) - There was a time when Pakistan used to win gold medal in its national game Hockey. How golden eras of 1971, 1978, 1982 and 1994 were where Pakistan led the Hockey World Cup. Even at every Asian tournament Pakistan used to stand out. Gone are those days, now Pakistan is nowhere to stand at.
Just recently Pakistan got whitewashed by Indian hockey team by 4-0 in 2018 Men s Hockey Champions Trophy. In the second match Pakistan team, as usual, could perform miracle. Australia defeated Pakistan with 2 goals as compared to 1 by Pakistan.
Pakistan got whitewashed by Indian hockey team by 4-0 in 2018 Men s Hockey Champions Trophy. Photo: TNN
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Watching Pakistan being thrashed severely especially by India is heart-rending for the nation once was a freak of National game, Hockey.
Unfortunaltely, the generation have lost interest in national game, hockey, the players lost efficiency and the pride of conquering the World cups for the four times had been stolen by not so arch rivals.
Pakistan bagged World Cup for as many as four times.
Its a high time to cheerish our players and have Pakistan flag retain its position on zenith.
Keeping the lack of attention, financial as well as non-financial support, over the national game into consideration, it can be projected that only a miracle can save Pakistan national game.
There was a time when Pakistan used to rule the world of hockey, but now the situation has turned upside down. Owing to negligence of authorities, Pakistan hockey is unable to produce legends like Dr. Tariq Aziz, Munir Ahmed, Akhtar Rasool, Samiullah Khan.
At this moment one can only pray for the revival of hockey team. For the longer run, prayers will not be enough as there would be a need to take practical steps on urgent bases to catch up with India at least.
Written by Junaid Ali Malik
