Lahore: The national sport of hockey is on the decline, but there is a Pakistani hockey coach who is still making the country famous by teaching hockey to the whites.
Hailing from Sheikhupura, Naeem Khan has been associated with the Ghent Hockey Club in Ghent, Belgium for twelve years, serving as manager-cum-coach and head coach of the youth team with their men’s and women’s teams.
On arrival in Lahore, Naeem Khan said in a meeting with Express News that his club is raising the flag of success at the youth level along with being the European champion. Players are being prepared under a system, along with coaching, physical fitness and skills are also given a lot of attention.
This is the reason why players learn to perform under pressure from a young age.
Naeem Khan expressed his regret about the condition of Pakistan hockey and also said that he is teaching hockey to the whites, but he was never contacted by the Pakistan Hockey Federation. Pakistan gave him name, honor, from here They are successful in winning the hearts of the whites by playing and learning.
He said that he was impressed by the work of Rana Zaheer Hockey Academy, Khawaja Junaid Hockey Academy and Toqeer Dar Academy in Lahore. In other places including Sheikhupura, attention is being paid to the preparation of new boys. There is no shortage of talent in Pakistan, we can make a comeback in the field of hockey.
According to Naeem Khan, Pakistan’s senior team has a lot of talent at the individual level, but everyone has to focus on playing as a unit along with providing good coaching.
While appreciating the idea of Pakistan Super Hockey League, Naeem Khan said that the announcement of Prime Minister Youth Program Chairman Rana Mashhood to hold Super Hockey League is welcome for the development of national sports. Are ready, can help bring Belgium team to Pakistan
