
SSUET, KHA Decide To Promote Hockey At University Level
Muhammad Rameez Published October 16, 2025 | 10:32 PM

Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET) and Karachi Hockey Association (KHA) decided to promote and develop national game Hockey at university level
KARACHI, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 16th Oct, 2025) Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET) and Karachi Hockey Association (KHA) decided to promote and develop national game Hockey at university level.
This was decided in a meeting held here at SSUET with President of the Karachi Hockey Association, Khawaja Izhar-ul-Hasan in the chair. The participants included directors of sports of various universities, prominent Olympians and personalities associated with hockey. The aim of the meeting was to formulate a common strategy for the promotion, organization and training of young players in universities and academic institutions.
Registrar SSUET, Syed Sarfraz Ali said that the sports department of the university has organized many successful events in the past and we have trained, hardworking and experienced people who always ensured the success of such programs.
Khawaja Izhar-ul-Hassan specially thanked the Chancellor of Sir Syed University Muhammad Akbar Ali Khan, under whose guidance this event is being organized.
He said that this initiative will benefit not only the students of the university but also the hockey players in Karachi and it will help in the promotion of hockey.
The meeting unanimously decided that the University Hockey Tournament will be held in the last week of this month. Furthermore, Registrar of Sir Syed University, Syed Sarfraz Ali announced that Olympian Qamar Ibrahim will be the Patron of the event, who will play a key role in guiding the players and preparing them for the event. In the same meeting, Olympian Qamar Ibrahim announced the formation of a “Committee for the Improvement of Hockey at the University Level” in consultation with the President of Karachi Hockey Association, Khawaja Izhar-ul-Hasan.
The meeting was attended by the Olympian Sameer Hussain, International Hockey Player Muhammad Ali Khan, Mohsin Ali Khan (Member of board of Governors, Sir Syed University), Ismail Shah, District Sports Officer, East District.
Recent Stories

Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 17 October 2025

Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 17 October 2025

Sultan bin Ahmed witnesses launch of 25th Sir Bu Nair Festival

EU asylum applications drop by 27 percent in July: Eurostat

UN calls for reopening all Gaza crossings to expand aid delivery

Historic win for Dubai Basketball Club over Barcelona in EuroLeague

UN welcomes temporary ceasefire between Afghanistan, Pakistan

UAE Football Association wins AFC Golden Award for grassroots football developme ..

UAE President receives letter of invitation from Saudi Crown Prince to participa ..

Global Future Councils and Cybersecurity 2025: Closing plenary sees leaders call ..

Emirates Franchise Association opens pavilion at Istanbul International Franchis ..

Experts discuss neurotechnology at Annual Meetings of Global Future Councils and ..
More Stories From Sports
-
Trials completed at University of Sindh for boys’, girls’ sports teams
11 hours ago -
Ashraf Tai appeals to government for medical help, academy allotment
12 hours ago -
SSUET, KHA decide to promote Hockey at university level
12 hours ago -
Asia Pacific Goalball Championship 2025 kicks off
16 hours ago -
Pakistan Kabaddi team departs for 3rd Asian Youth Games
16 hours ago -
Lahore Blues clinch National U-19 One-Day Cup title
17 hours ago
-
Pakistan women's cricket team's practice session cancelled for Thursday
17 hours ago -
Pakistan move to 2nd in test championship
22 hours ago -
'If winning's a habit, talk of 'Division one or two' will die down': Shan Masood
1 day ago -
Rain spoils sport as Pak-W content with split-points against Eng-W
1 day ago -
Ibrahim Zadran fined for breaching ICC code of conduct
1 day ago -
Amir Khan bowls Peshawar to thrilling 17-run win over Fata
1 day ago