The Pakistan Hockey Federation has declared the start of the National Under-21 (U21) Hockey Training Camp in Islamabad, with the goal of promoting hockey nationwide and developing future stars.
As per the information shared by the federation, this important training camp is set to kick off on June 5 at the Pakistan Sports Complex in Islamabad, featuring young athletes chosen from across the country through the 2026 Open Trials, according to a press release.
This camp is part of the Pakistan Hockey Federation’s extensive strategy to improve the national hockey talent and train a new generation ready to represent Pakistan on the global stage.
The PHF Selection Committee has published the final list of candidates after the open trials concluded.
Who are the selected players?
According to the PHF Spokesperson, the goalkeeping team for the National U21 includes Zeeshan (Punjab-4), Ehsan Mohammad (Lahore), Haji M. Usman (Lahore), Farhan Mushtaq (AJK), and Faizan Ali (Gilgit-Baltistan).
In addition, skilled players from all over the country have been selected as defenders, midfielders, and forwards, such as Mujahid (KPK-1), Ameer Mavvia (Punjab-4), Wasif Naeem (Punjab-4), Abdul Jabbar (Punjab-4), Ali Akbar (Punjab-4), Mohammad Usman (Punjab-4), Abdullah Farooq (Punjab-4), Hamid Ali (Punjab-4), Ahmed Noor (Punjab-4), Khaqan Mehmood (Punjab-1), Umair (Punjab-1), Saif (AJK), Hammad (AJK), Mohammad Zain (Punjab-2), Ameer Hamza (Punjab-2), Rana Ali Sattar (Punjab-2), and Hammad Hussain (Punjab-2).
The players chosen from the Lahore Region include Talha Arshad, Hammad Ali (LO), M. Arslan (RI), M. Ahmad (CF), Adil Faqeer (LO), Umair Nagina (RH), Shamoon Sajid (CH), Taimoor Javed (LI), Samiullah Shakeel (RH), M. Faizan (LH), M. Yaseen (LI), Mohammad Kaleem (CF), Ali Raza (RH), Ghulam Mustafa (LI), Taha Sheewani (RI), Hassn Shehbaz (CF), Hussain Haider (LI), Ali Mehdi (CH), Saifullah (RO), Umair Arshad (RI), Ali Anas (RF), Farhan (LF), Huzaifa Farooq, Mr. Shehryar (RH – DHA), and Mr. Hassan Ali (LO).
Additionally, Nabi Ahmad (LO) from various departments/regions, Meesum (LI), Mubashir (CH), and Azain Aneel (LO) from Sindh, Sikandar Zakir from Wah Cantt, M. Hasan Tahir (RI) from Punjab, Asadullah from the Army, and Mohammad Ehtesham from Burewala are also part of the camp.
Yaseen Jamshed, Shahmeer, Mudassar, Abdul Hameed, and Shahyan RH Khan from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will also demonstrate their abilities.
PHF reaffirms commitment to revive hockey talent
As per the PHF declaration, the main focus is to restore Pakistan’s lost prestige in international hockey.
On this important occasion, the Pakistan Hockey Federation reaffirmed its commitment, stating that it is fully devoted to offering young players top-notch coaching, a great competitive atmosphere, and a clear, transparent route to the national team.
This Under-21 camp will enable selectors and coaches to thoroughly assess the rising talent from all over the country, aiding in the formation of the strongest national teams for upcoming international competitions.
The Pakistan Hockey Federation has firmly instructed all selected players to bring their original National Identity Card (NIC) and report to the camp immediately according to the provided schedule to take full advantage of this valuable opportunity.
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