Pakistan Hockey Team Receives Financial Assistance Package for FIH Pro League

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The Pakistan Sports Board has announced a financial assistance package of Rs 250 million for the national hockey team's participation in the upcoming FIH Pro League, as per a letter released by the Pakistan Sports Board. This support from the federal government comes in the form of a Rs 400 million allocation from the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination, which will provide funds to the sports federation. The national team is also receiving guidance from the Pakistan Hockey Federation to outline a plan for their participation in the Pro League, including details on travel, logistics, and training.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Pakistan Sports Board has allocated Rs 250 million for the national hockey team's expenses in the FIH Pro League.
  • An additional Rs 400 million has been allocated from the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination to provide funds to the sports federation.
  • The Pakistan Hockey Federation has been instructed to outline a plan for the national team's participation in the Pro League within three days.
  • The plan should include details on travel, logistics, administrative and logistical matters, and training programs.
  • The Pakistan hockey team received a formal invitation from the FIH to participate in the Hockey Pro League in December this year.
  • The invitation is a result of New Zealand's decision to withdraw from the tournament due to financial constraints.
  • The PHF has been given a deadline to inform about its decision to accept or decline the invitation.
  • The FIH Pro League is an annual tournament contested by the top nine national hockey teams, with the team with the highest points crowned Champion.

Statistics:

  • Rs 250 million allocated for the national hockey team's expenses in the FIH Pro League.
  • Rs 400 million allocated from the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination to provide funds to the sports federation.
  • Rs 150 million allocated for hosting the National Youth Games in Islamabad.
  • The terrorist attack occurred in 2009 and the Pakistan Army's operations against domestic militants began in 2010.
  • The Pakistan hockey team is set to participate in the Hockey Pro League in December this year.

Sources:

  • A letter released by the Pakistan Sports Board
  • Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF)
  • Federation Internationale de Hockey (FIH)