In a bid to encourage the country’s hockey players, the Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF) is planning to set up insurance policies for the national players with the help of an European insurance company. The BHF is also thinking of recruiting a psychiatrist for the national team to motivate the players.
As the local insurance companies do not have the facilities to arrange insurance, especially for the athletes, the BHF has no option but to look abroad.
“The local insurance companies do not have ideal insurance papers for the players. Recently, we contacted the officials of Green Delta (Insurance company) and with their help we will take the service of an European insurance company who generally work for the athletes,” said Wing Commander Rafiul Haque, spokesperson of BHF president Air Marshal Enamul Bari.
“Primarily, 25 players will get the opportunity to have their insurance. The list of players and the related documents are being prepared. Hopefully we will finalise it very soon,” added Rafiul.
In the past, a number of players plying their trade in different sports were seen not wanting to give their best while playing for their country due to the fear of being injured. This prompted the hockey federation to take such an initiative.
Meanwhile, a psychiatrist is likely to be brought in to work with the hockey players before the start of the World Hockey League round one which is scheduled to run from September 5-7 in Dhaka. “The performance of the national players is inconsistent. They put up different displays in different matches. We talked to a specialist about that and he will work with the players to motivate them psychologically,” said Rafiul.
