"Shah Rukh Khan can give impetus to Indian hockey", Olympian Aslam Sher Khan

Indian hockey might soon have patronage of Bollywood superstars with veteran players trying to grab the opportunity provided by Shah Rukh Khan-starrer 'Chak De India' to revive the national game.

"Shah Rukh Khan can give impetus to Indian hockey and revive the game that was slowly and surely struck down from hearts of millions of people after reaching zenith of popularity during 1975 World Cup," Olympian Aslam Sher Khan told PTI here.

Having found a ray of hope to revive the game, the former player said he has written to the SRK requesting him to become a 'brand ambassador' of the sport.

Khan played a stellar role in India's World Cup win. His father was an equally popular hockey player and part of the Indian Olympic squad on several occasions.

Aslam said 'Chak De India' has attracted young sportspersons towards hockey and the the trend could be explored to regain the lost glory.

"After Shah Rukh's effort, it looks to me that the time for hockey which had come to a standstill, has started ticking again," Khan said.

The golden era for hockey will return following an endeavour by the actor who might act as a catalyst to move the youth to take up hockey seriously, he hoped.

Source: PressTrustofIndia