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Prime Minister announces Rs1m for each national hockey team player

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LAHORE: Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Program, Rana Mashhood, has announced a prize of one million rupees for each player on behalf of PM Shehbaz, here on Sunday.

As per the details, after the outstanding performance in the Azlan Shah Hockey Tournament, the national hockey team has arrived in Lahore with a silver medal.

At Allama Iqbal Airport, Rana Mashhood, Hockey Olympian Khawaja Junaid, HEC Director Sports Javaid Memon, former captain Akhtar Rasool, Shabaz Senior, and a large number of hockey family members were present to welcome the players.

According to the Rana Mashhood, on May 15, the Prime Minister’s patron-in-chief for hockey will meet the national team at the Prime Minister’s House.

Read More: Punjab govt announces cash reward for national hockey team

In a thrilling final showdown, Japan secured victory over Pakistan in the final match, triumphing 4-1 in a penalty shootout.

The closely contested final culminated in a penalty shootout after both teams ended full-time with a deadlock of two goals each.

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