Sialkot-made footballs have ensured their place in FIFA World Cup 2022. Sialkot is one of the prominent cities that is home to the best sports equipment in the world.
It is indeed a matter of great honour and recognition not only for Sialkot but for the entire state of Pakistan, that the official ball of the International tournament, Al-Rihla, is made by a Sialkot-based leading export firm, “Forward Sports”. The ball was made for Adidas and is to be played in the World Cup 2022. The layout of football is according to the culture of the respective country.
Moreover, the material used in manufacturing the football is recyclable and eco-friendly. No water-based chemicals that could potentially harm the environment were used in the making of the football. The balls consist of 20 panels each and are proclaimed as one of the best footballs in the world.
Saad Ghani, marketing manager of Talon Company, told Gwadar Pro that Sialkot is meeting up to 70 percent of the world’s (soccer ball) needs. According to Gawadar Pro, debuting at the 1982 World Cup in Spain, Sialkot-made soccer balls won the football kingdom nine times. They have become the first water-resistant balls in the FIFA World Cup.
FIFA World Cup 2022 will be held in Qatar. The first match will be played between Qatar and Ecuador on November 20th.