ISLAMABAD
\nThe Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) took a significant step toward reviving the national game as it signed separate Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Alaska Batteries and Sky 47 during a ceremony held at the Amir Khan Boxing Gymnasium, Pakistan Sports Complex, Islamabad.
\nThe ceremony was attended by Mr. Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani, Secretary, Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination and President, PHF; Mr. Haroon Mehmood, Chairman, Alaska Batteries; Mr. Hassan Abbas, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Sky 47; former Olympians; sports officials; players; and corporate representatives.
\nSpeaking at the event, Wani said the revival of hockey would require sustained effort at every level.
\n\u201cThis is not a one-day task, but we are taking steps and we will continue supporting hockey at every level,\u201d he said.
\nHe stated that PHF\u2019s focus would extend beyond the national team to nurturing young talent, particularly boys and girls aged 10-12, to build a strong foundation for the future. The Federation plans to introduce hockey activities in around 1,000 schools across the country during the current year in collaboration with federal and provincial
\ngovernments and private sector partners.
\n\u201cHockey should remain our national sporting culture. We want to bring back the memories of the glorious eras of 1984 and the 1994 World Cup triumph,\u201d Mr. Wani added.
\nThe PHF President appreciated Alaska Batteries and Sky 47 for stepping forward to support hockey and called corporate sponsorship essential for the growth of sports.
\nHe assured that all sponsorship funds would be used exclusively for players\u2019 welfare, training, facilities, and international-standard preparation.
\n\u201cThis money belongs to the players. It will be used for their training, facilities and international-standard preparation,\u201d he said.
\nFederal Minister National Heritage and Culture, Aurangzeb Khichi lauded the initiative and told the U-18 players present at the ceremony that they represent the future of Pakistan hockey. He noted that the shift from grass to astro turf had affected Pakistan due to infrastructure gaps, but expressed optimism that talent identification programmes in major and smaller cities would produce promising players.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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