The Pakistan hockey team will finally receive the recognition it deserves after a string of positive results, with a special ceremony planned in their honor. The event, initiated by Interior Minister and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, aims to celebrate the team’s achievements and provide long-awaited support to the country’s hockey stars.
According to sources, each player of the national team will be rewarded handsomely during the event, helping to ease the recent financial strain caused by the Pakistan Hockey Federation’s negligence. Reportedly, each player will receive a cash reward of Rs. 1 million (10 lakh), as previously announced by Mohsin Naqvi.
In addition, the government is expected to announce employment opportunities for hockey players in various departments—a move aimed at reviving the sport and ensuring financial stability for national athletes.
The ceremony is expected to be attended by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, with officials currently finalizing the date based on the PM’s availability.
Mohsin Naqvi, who has taken a keen interest in hockey’s development, will host the event in Islamabad. The decision reflects a growing government focus on restoring Pakistan’s legacy in field hockey, a sport that once brought multiple Olympic and World Cup titles to the nation.
If confirmed, this would mark one of the most significant gestures of support for Pakistani hockey in recent years, giving players much-needed recognition and encouragement ahead of upcoming international tournaments.
As this crop of hockey players ventures forward to carve out its own legacy amid turbulent times, the ceremony stands as a powerful reminder that the country still values their skills and achievements.