National Hockey team had a meeting with former minister for sports Govt Member Punjab Assembly Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan and Director General Sports Punjab Javed Chohan at National Hockey Stadium on Wednesday before their departure to Jakarta to participate in Asia Cup 2022.
Former minister for sports and Member Punjab Assembly Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan and Director General Sports Punjab Javed Chohan saw off the national hockey team with best wishes.
Manager National Hockey Team Khawaja Junaid, Captain National Hockey Team Umar Bhatta, Ghazanfar, Adnan, Junaid Manzoor, Mubashir Ali and other officers were also present in the meeting.
Speaking on this occasion, Member Punjab Assembly Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan said Pakistan has held a high position in the game of hockey in the past. “Hockey players are the future and face of Pakistan. It is hoped that the national hockey team will perform well in the Asia Cup.”
Former minister for sports and Member Punjab Assembly Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan said Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has greatly promoted sports in Punjab. “The sports culture will be developed across the province in accordance with the vision of the Prime Minister”.
He said Chief Minister Hamza Shahbaz has been the chairman of Punjab Sports Board. “Effective measures will be taken for the promotion of sports in Punjab. The national players will be provided all necessary help through Endowment Fund,” Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan said.
Lauding the performance of DG Sports Punjab Javed Chohan, Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan said Director General Sports Punjab Javed Chohan is doing excellent work. “Director General Sports Punjab Javed Chohan is contributing significant services for the development and promotion of sports in the Punjab province,” he added.
Director General Sports Punjab Javed Chohan on this occasion expressed his best wishes for the success of the national hockey team in upcoming Asia Cup. He urged the players to exhibit their true potential in the Asia Cup. “The national team consists of highly talented players”.