Islamabad: Pakistan’s army leader, General Asim Munir, vowed on Friday to assist the countrywide hockey team while meeting with its gamers and applauding them for triumphing a silver medal in Malaysia’s current Sultan Azlan Shah Cup.
A day earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif additionally hosted the Green Shirts in Islamabad to recognize their first-rate performance at the event, wherein they reached the finals for the first time in 13 years.
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Sharif praised the group’s performance and reiterated his administration’s commitment to promoting sports activities, mainly hockey, in the U.S.
The army leader also praised the squad while interacting with its Rawalpindi players.
“The hockey group has brought huge pride to the state, and we’re committed to presenting them with comprehensive guide to make certain their continued success,” he stated in a declaration launched with the aid of the military’s media wing, ISPR.
He also prolonged his high-quality needs to the gamers for their future endeavours.
Cricket has generally overshadowed other sports in Pakistan, which includes hockey, in terms of reputation and media attention.
This is even though hockey, the state sport worldwide, has a rich record of accomplishment. Yet, it has to obtain the same sustained interest or funding level as cricket, with the disparity impacting its development and visibility.
