Pakistan hockey need to have revival: Waseem Ahmed
- September 15, 2013, 2:59 pm
- Sports News
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ISLAMABAD, Sep 15 (APP): Former captain of Pakistan hockey team
Waseem Ahmed has said all the stakeholders should take the World Cup
tragedy as a wake-up call for the true revival of the game.
Talking to private news channel, Waseem said it is surely a
disappointment but there is still hope for the national game by
reviewing our mistakes.
"Our exit is hurting but it's not over for us, we are out of just
one tournament which in fact for me is a blessing in disguise as a
shock was needed to redeem", he said.
Waseem said authorities should take the team's failure as a wake-up
call to amend their strategy for a bright future.
"Fitness or other weaknesses on the field are just symptoms, not the
disease. The problems lie in the bleak future for hockey players and
our weak domestic structure," he maintained.
He further said the PHF and former legends need to work together
for the revival of the national game with assistance from the government.
"I can still see loads of talented youngsters who can turn the
tide if guided properly. Pakistan still possesses the best talent. But
these youngsters are confused about their future and are working half-heartedly because they see their seniors struggling
for livelihood," said waseem.
He added that by ensuring these youngsters a good future and with
improvement on the domestic level, they can progress by leaps and bounds
in the game.
