Former Hockey Player Sardar Riasat Arrives in Netherlands to Explore New Coaching Opportunities
UrduPoint (5th Sep, 2026)
Pakistan hockey player, Asian champion, and gold medalist Sardar Riasat has landed in the Netherlands on a visit focused on bolstering his contribution to hockey's growth and promotion. A well-regarded figure in Pakistan hockey, Sardar Riasat has made substantial strides in the national sport during his playing days and has continued his efforts in nurturing hockey talent in Abbottabad and the Hazara region. His initiatives have successfully fueled the game's development at the grassroots level and inspired young athletes to embrace hockey as a competitive sport.
During his sojourn in the Netherlands, Sardar Riasat will pay visits to several hockey clubs, engaging with players and officials in discussions centered on coaching, player development, and other hockey-related topics. He has also been extended an offer to coach a hockey club team, a prospect he is expected to delve into during his stay.
This visit is perceived as a strategic step to deepen his global hockey connections and explore avenues for sharing modern coaching techniques and training methodologies with young hockey players in Pakistan, especially in Abbottabad and the Hazara region.