ISLAMABAD, Sept 28: Participants of a seminar on squash development held on Tuesday called for dedicated efforts by the player to revive the sport. Organised by the PSF, the seminar was attended by Jahangir Khan and Qamar Zaman, coaches and officials.

Jahangir stressed the need for hard work and concentrated efforts by the senior players. He pointed out that despite lucrative cash awards announced by President Gen Pervez Musharraf, the players were not doing enough.

He emphasised that strict discipline should be maintained by players during training camps and tournaments. Rehmat Khan, coach of the junior team while expressing satisfaction over the performance of the team, said that it was the best in the world.

PSF's director of coaching, Jamshed Gul hoped that the senior players would also produce good results in future. Mohibullah Khan, Qamar and Mahboob Khan were of the view that efforts were needed to improve the stamina and physical fitness of the players.

Fahim Gul highlighted the importance of proper training equipment and the services of a psychologist for developing stamina and skills. This was agreed principally by PSF.

Senior vice president of PSF, Air Marshal Rashid Kalim said that the PSF was planning to send a group of players to compete in leagues in England. Jahangir proposed that a technical panel be formed by PSF for talent hunt and selection of players for national training camps.

Opinion

Editorial

Islamabad march
Updated 27 Nov, 2024

Islamabad march

WITH emotions running high, chaos closes in. As these words were being written, rumours and speculation were all...
Policing the internet
27 Nov, 2024

Policing the internet

IT is chilling to witness how Pakistan — a nation that embraced the freedoms of modern democracy, and the tech ...
Correcting sports priorities
27 Nov, 2024

Correcting sports priorities

IT has been a lingering battle that has cast a shadow over sports in Pakistan: who are the national sports...
Kurram ceasefire
Updated 26 Nov, 2024

Kurram ceasefire

DESPITE efforts by the KP government to bring about a ceasefire in Kurram tribal district, the bloodletting has...
Hollow victory
26 Nov, 2024

Hollow victory

THE conclusion of COP29 in Baku has left developing nations — struggling with the mounting costs of climate...
Infrastructure schemes
26 Nov, 2024

Infrastructure schemes

THE government’s decision to finance priority PSDP schemes on a three-year rolling basis is a significant step...