Pakistan U-21 Beat China’s Guangdong in Gojra Hockey Friendly
GOJRA, October 28 (Daily Global South)- Thousands of passionate hockey fans turned out at the International Hockey Stadium in Gojra on Wednesday to witness Pakistan’s junior hockey team defeat China’s Guangdong team 5-2 in the six-match friendly Test series.
The match, played at the Olympic Village, was organised to promote Pakistan-China friendship and strengthen sporting ties between the two countries.
The enthusiastic turnout highlighted hockey’s enduring appeal in Pakistan, with spectators gathering to support the national team and enjoy the contest between the Pakistani and Chinese sides.
Pakistan made an impressive start and maintained pressure on their opponents throughout the match, taking a 3-2 lead into half-time. The home side continued its strong performance in the second half, scoring two more goals to secure a convincing 5-2 victory.
The match brought renewed excitement to Gojra, a city with a proud hockey tradition, as fans came together to support Pakistan’s national sport.
The strong public response also offered an encouraging sign for efforts to restore hockey’s popularity in Pakistan, where the sport has historically enjoyed widespread support and produced internationally recognised players.
Beyond the result, the friendly series provides an opportunity for players from Pakistan and China to gain competitive experience while strengthening sporting cooperation and people-to-people connections between the two countries.
Sports exchanges have the potential to deepen mutual understanding between the two nations by bringing their athletes and communities together through shared competition and a spirit of friendship.
For Pakistan, the enthusiastic reception in Gojra is a welcome reminder of hockey’s place in the country’s sporting identity and the potential to bring more spectators back to the grounds.
As the six-match series continues, the encounters between Pakistan’s junior side and Guangdong are expected to provide further opportunities to strengthen bilateral sporting ties and promote hockey among younger generations.
