Shahbaz to coach Scots

Published September 9, 2004

KARACHI, Sept 8: Pakistan legendary hockey player Shahbaz Ahmed will impart training and coaching to Scotland's hockey coaches and players from Sept 29 to Oct 2.

According to the details made available on Wednesday, Scottish hockey coaches and players are all set to benefit from the skills and experiences of one of Pakistan's all-time greats and World Cup hero Shahbaz.

Shahbaz, who is widely considered to be the finest player of his generation, dominated world hockey in the 1990s with his dexterity, dazzling skills and amazing runs to mesmerize seemingly impenetrable defenses.

While in Scotland, Shahbaz will conduct a series of coaching clinics with players and coaches around the country including five of the six Area Institutes of Sport. -PPI

Opinion

Editorial

All this talk
30 Apr, 2024

All this talk

IT is still early days, but there have been several small developments over the past week that, it is hoped, may add...
Monetary policy
30 Apr, 2024

Monetary policy

ALIGNING its decision with the trend in developed economies, the State Bank has acted wisely by holding its key...
Meaningless appointment
30 Apr, 2024

Meaningless appointment

THE PML-N’s policy of ‘family first’ has once again triggered criticism. The party’s latest move in this...
Weathering the storm
Updated 29 Apr, 2024

Weathering the storm

Let 2024 be the year when we all proactively ensure that our communities are safeguarded and that the future is secure against the inevitable next storm.
Afghan repatriation
29 Apr, 2024

Afghan repatriation

COMPARED to the roughshod manner in which the caretaker set-up dealt with the issue, the elected government seems a...
Trying harder
29 Apr, 2024

Trying harder

IT is a relief that Pakistan managed to salvage some pride. Pakistan had taken the lead, then fell behind before...