ISLAMABAD: The Punjab government has announced a reward of Rs. 2 million for the national hockey team, here on Saturday.
Punjab Sports Minister Faisal Khokhar announced a prize of 20 lakh rupees while appreciating the excellent performance of the national team in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup on social media.
The minister praised the team’s passion, enthusiasm, and hard work, which led to the team securing second place in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup. He appreciated the excellent performance of Pakistan in the final match.
Faisal Khokhar remarked that the national team has once again raised the Pakistani flag on the international stage, and the Punjab government will take all possible measures to promote national sports.
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It should be noted that Japan defeated Pakistan in the final of the 30th Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey Tournament. The final, held in Ipoh, Malaysia, ended in a 2-2 draw in the fourth quarter, leading to a penalty shootout. Japan won the penalty shootout 4-1 to win the Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey Tournament title for the first time.
