Islamabad: Merko Steinzel, coach of the German beginners team in Pakistan, praised as one of the fierce competitors at the Hockey Stadium, with two young people who are impressive in counter -attacks.
Talk to Geo News At the residence of the German Ambassador Alfred Granas during the breakfast dinner on Wednesday, Stinzel said he was proud to be part of the first German or any foreign national team that visited Pakistan within 21 years.
“Since we are exposed to directions, our tour of Pakistan serves more than just a bilateral chain. Playing hockey is just one aspect of our visit, our tour to Pakistan will help other countries restart the country. Such a visit will also help enhance cultural and sports relations between the two countries.
STANZEL has a great value for Pakistani hockey traditions, while maintaining it technically sound. “Even this novice team that we played three tests so far is a very good side. They are exceptional in counter -attacks and know very well how to benefit from their capabilities.”
The Germans defend the novice heroes in the world – the title they won four years in Malaysia.
Certainly we want to keep the title when we start our defense in nine months in India. We have some very talented players with us ready to take over the best in the world. “
In the Hockey Temple in Germany, it will remove that there are 400 hockey clubs where children start playing hockey from the age of six to eight years. “We have a stable promotion system for hockey and learning in Germany. More than 400 clubs are participating in promoting hockey. Civil society and local governments are progressing to finance them.”
German Ambassador Alfred Granas described in this tour as a great development in improving bilateral relations between the two countries.
“Pakistan and Germany have long -term relations. The German hockey visit to Pakistan will strengthen relations between the two countries. We believe in improving cultural and sports relations between the two countries.”
Tariq Boujti, President of the Pakistani Federation of Hockey (PHF) and Minister Rana Mujahid, exchanged souvenirs with the German ambassador and with the visiting teams. Also on this occasion, Olympia, Shihabaz Ahmed Kabbar, also attended by Asif Pajwa and Jawaga Junid.
Earlier, the novice hockey team in Germany conducted an intensive training session at the Naseer Bunda Hockey Stadium in Islamabad, focusing on improving their skills and ending preparations for their next match.
During the session, German players worked on fitness training, exercise exercises, and score goals, while the training team focused on strategic planning. Hockey fans and local players were also present on the field, admiring the German team’s skill and technology.
The German team’s tour in Pakistan is seen as a positive step for the development of hockey in the country, providing local players an opportunity to watch and learn from hockey at the international level.
The last match of the series will be played on Thursday at 3 pm at the Naseer Bunda Hocky, Islamabad.