KHA Ramadan Inter-Club Hockey begins
President KHA Syed Imtiaz Ali Shah opens KHA Ramadan Inter Club Hockey 2025 by hitting a ball as ex-Olympian Hanif Khan and the players look on. PHOTO: KHA
KHA Ramadan Inter Club Hockey Championship 2025 commenced with a colorful opening ceremony on 16th March 2025 at Olympian Hanif Khan & Dr Junaid Ali Shah Sports Complex Gulshan e Iqbal Karachi, the tournament with a rich history is organizing by Karachi Hockey Association.
Syed Imtiaiz Ali Shah - President KHA was the Chief Guest of the opening ceremony, the tournament began with a traditional ball hitting by the Chief Guest.
Top 13 clubs of the city are participating in the tournament.
The opening match between Gulberg Hockey Club and Rabbani Hockey Club ended in a 0-0 draw, showcasing exceptional skills from both teams.
The match was officiated by umpires Rizwan Khan and Hammad Ahmed, while technical officials were Muhammad Faizan, Moin Alam and Rashid Ali ensured a smooth conduct of the game.
Honorable chief guest Imtiaz Shah praised Olympian Hanif Khan, who is the Honorary Secretary General KHA, and his entire team for consistently organizing such tournaments for the benefit of players. He also appreciated the high spirits of the players, who demonstrated remarkable enthusiasm and dedication while playing during the Holy month of Ramadan.
Olympian Hanif Khan later presented a souvenir to the chief guest. Also present on the occasion were Haider Hussain, Secretary General PHF, Gulfraz Ahmed Khan, Chairman KHA, Javed Iqbal, Asst. Secretary KHA and Tournament Director, SSP (R) Ejazuddin among other notable personalities.
The KHA Ramadan Hockey Championship 2025 promises to be an exciting tournament where new and young hockey talent will be displayed and fans are eagerly looking forward to the upcoming matches.
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