PR No. 246 Islamabad: April 25, 2024

A single National Camp will be held for the Pakistan National Hockey team to be sent to Azalan shah Hockey tournament in Malaysia A high-level meeting chaired by Chairman PMYP, Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, and attended by key officials of the Pakistan Hockey Federation, Pakistan Sports Board, and other stakeholders, has resulted in several key decisions aimed at revitalizing the national hockey team. The meeting, held at the PM Office, was attended by Mr. Tariq Bugti, Ms. Syeda Shehla Raza, Deputy Director General, PSB, Shahid Islam, Mr. Javed Memon, Director Incharge Sports (HEC), and Olympian Khawaja Junaid, among others. The key decisions taken during the meeting include: - Pakistan's national hockey team will participate in the prestigious Azlan Shah Hockey Cup. - A single national training camp will be held at the Sports Complex in Islamabad, with the Karachi camp being relocated to Islamabad by tomorrow. - The Pakistan Sports Board will provide logistical support, including train fare for players traveling from Karachi to Islamabad. - A three-member selection committee, headed by Roelant Oltmans and comprising the DG PSB and a nominee from the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA), will conduct trials for the national camp and the national team participating in the Azlan Shah Hockey Cup. These decisions demonstrate the Pakistan Hockey Federation's commitment to reviving the national team's fortunes and restoring Pakistan's pride in international tournament.

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