Pakistan possesses immense hockey talent: Adnan Naeem

MULTAN, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 18th May, 2026) District Sports Officer Multan, Adnan Naeem, on Monday said Pakistan possessed immense hockey talent and the country’s national game was gradually regaining its lost glory due to organized efforts at the grassroots level.

Speaking to players at the conclusion of a three-match hockey series between BSK Hockey academy Multan and DHA Hockey Academy Layyah at the Divisional Sports Complex Multan, he said engaging the younger generation in sports had become a challenge in the era of social media distractions, adding that promoting youth participation in healthy activities was a commendable effort.

The series was organized by the Sports Department Multan in collaboration with the District Hockey Association Multan. BSK Hockey Academy Multan emerged victorious in the series. The teams were coached by Roman Shahid of BSK Hockey Academy Multan and Muhammad Junaid of DHA Hockey Academy Layyah.

Adnan Naeem said the Sports Department had always played an active role in the promotion of hockey and would continue organizing such events in collaboration with the District Hockey Association Multan to provide young players with a healthy environment and better opportunities to showcase their talent.