Karachi On the occasion of Pakistan Day ,three exhibition Hockey matches were organized at Olympian Islahuddin and Dr. Muhammad Ali Shah Hockey Academy. In these matches Olympians XI, Women’s Orange and Juniors Blue Won.

Olympian XI beat International XI by two goals to one, Arif Bhopali scored both goals for Olympians team while Irfan Sr. scored the only goal of the International National XI.

In the match played between the girls teams, Orange beat White 2-0. Sahrish Sabir and Yamuna Fatima scored goals. in the Jr boy’s match Blue beat White. Huzaifa Shahid scored a goal for winners. Hockey matches were played in the floodlights of Olympian Islahuddin and Dr. Muhammad Ali Shah Hockey Academy. Sector Commander Sachal Rangers, Pakistan Rangers Sindh Brigadier Altaf Ahmed was the chief guest.

Speaking on the occasion, he highlighted the importance of March 23rd in Pakistan creation and said that we should celebrate this day with national enthusiasm, organize more events.

He said that today, seeing Olympians and international athletes playing together delighted him and he is also happy that regular hockey matches are organized at Olympian Islahuddin Academy on every national day which is commendable and hoped that this tradition will continue. The chairman of the academy, Olympian Islahuddin, also highlighted the importance of Pakistan Day. Finally, he thanked the chief guest.

Asghar Ali Shah Foundation President and only female member of MCC from Pakistan, Mrs Asma Shah (wife of former Sindh Minister Syed Muhammad Ali Shah late (late) also addressed on the occasion and pledged that her family will continue to promote sports including hockey with same zeal as done by her late husband legendary Dr Shah. Former Test cricketer Sadiq Muhammad, Begum Asma Ali Shah, Ayesha, Mahfooz-ul-Haq and others were also present on this occasion. Finally, the chief guest gave the winning trophy to Olympian Syed Sameer Hussain, the captain of the Olympians XI, while the runner-up trophy was given to Olympian Qamar Ibrahim, the women’s orange team captain Sahrish Sabir and the winning captain of the boys’ junior match, Huzaifa Shahid received the trophy. The chief guest was presented with a commemorative shield by the academy’s Chairman Olympian Islahudin.

Published in The Daily National Courier, March, 27 2023

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