Sports Zhob
Introduction
Football (soccer) is traditionally a very popular game in the district. There are frequently matches between local and national teams in the army football stadium. Football is played all over the district. There are a number of football teams/clubs.
Cricket is played in the cantonment and college area. The district has got an officer club (civilian), Zhob Militia club and an army officer club. There are a number of cricket clubs. Squash is popular among army and civilian officers.
There are two football stadiums, four playing grounds, two tennis courts and two squash courts.
The playing of traditional games such as wrestling and tent-pegging is observed in rural areas, but they are not very common.
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Conclusion and major Development Issues
The young people like to play sports. Football is particularly popular and is played all around the district. However, there are not enough sports facilities available in the district.
Traditional games are not much played anymore because of the process of modernisation.