Football is the most popular game played in Kech district. Almost every union council has at least one football club and a playing field. Open levelled fields are playgrounds and spectators are available to watch the play. Girls are prohibited to play field games, however facilities are available for them to play basket ball and other track games in their schools.

There are 3 cricket grounds in Turbat, which indicate youth’s interest in the game. A local game called chouki is very popular. This game is played with four small sticks and a conical stone. Players of this game have their own slang and behaviour patterns.

The role of the government in the promotion of recreational activities is very vital but hardly any attention is being paid. The government has provided playgrounds in educational institutions and one stadium is also constructed in Kech but there is an intense need for maintenance of these play fields and encouragement of talented players.

Incentives should be introduced for promotion of sports and encouragement of youth which otherwise can be attracted by asocial or antisocial activities.

Back to Kech