It is difficult to pinpoint a specific reason for the deterioration of Pakistani hockey. Some possible factors that may have contributed to the decline of the team’s performance include:
Lack of investment in the sport
Pakistan’s hockey team is not performing at the level of other nations, and there are various factors contributing to this decline. One significant issue is the lack of support and investment from government agencies and other stakeholders. There has been a lack of support and consistent scheduling for hockey in Pakistan, as the national championship was not held from 2014 until 2020, and it is unclear if there ill be any future championships. In the past, intercollegiate, school, and university tournaments were held and attracted a wide audience, even without government support. However, there is now less emphasis on sports at the grassroots level and more pressure on students to achieve high grades and study abroad. This shift in priorities, coupled with a sense of desperation in society overall, has contributed to the decline of hockey in Pakistan.
