PM announces reward of Rs1.5m for each player of national hockey team

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a reward for the national hockey team.

According to details, the prime minister announced a cash prize of Rs1.5 million for each player of the Pakistan men's national field hockey team in recognition of their outstanding performance in the Men's FIH Hockey World Cup qualifiers.

This step is not only an acknowledgment of the team’s hard work and dedication to the sport but is also considered an important initiative for the promotion of hockey in Pakistan.

The national team’s participation in the World Cup qualifiers has created excitement and enthusiasm among hockey fans, and the reward stands as recognition of their determination and commitment.

It is worth mentioning that Pakistan delivered an impressive performance in the World Cup qualifiers held in Egypt, securing qualification for the World Cup after eight years. The upcoming Hockey World Cup will begin on August 14 in Belgium and the Netherlands, with 16 teams participating in the tournament.