Talent Shortage of Hockey Players in Pakistan?
Has Gojra turned barren? Pakistan’s hockey team has historically had a strong pool of talented players and was even able to compete and win the World Cup on astroturf after it was introduced. However, the current generation of players is not being developed in the same way, as there is less focus on sports in schools, colleges, and universities. Additionally, the increasing use of social media and devices is taking up a significant amount of time for young people and maybe impact their involvement in sports. These factors have contributed to a decline in the production of talented hockey players in Pakistan.
Competition from other sports
In many countries, including Pakistan, other sports such as cricket and soccer often receive more attention and resources than hockey. Cricket dominates other sports in terms of funding and resources, as the majority of the budget is dedicated to supporting this one game. This can make it difficult for hockey to attract and retain top athletes, as well as to generate fan support and interest. Although field hockey is officially recognized as Pakistan’s national sport, in reality, it is cricket that is more widely played and understood by the majority of people. Many people do not know how to play hockey, but they do know how to play cricket. Following Pakistan’s victory in the Cricket World Cup, all efforts, money, and attention have been directed toward cricket, resulting in the neglect of hockey.
