In a major development for the revival of hockey in the country, Sports Board Punjab and Khawaja Junaid Hockey Academy have announced to host German hockey team for a series of hockey matches in February next year.
In this regard, Head of Communication Cultural Affairs and Protocol German Embassy in Islamabad Mr Jan Gerlad Krasusser visited the National Hockey Stadium on Friday.
Director General Sports Punjab Pervez Iqbal and Olympian Khawaja Junaid warmly received the distinguished guest and gave him a detailed briefing about the existing facilities in the National Hockey Stadium and arrangements for the above mentioned hockey matches.
The German official on this occasion expressed his satisfaction after reviewing the arrangements and facilities thoroughly.
Head of Communication Cultural Affairs and Protocol German Embassy in Islamabad Mr Jan Gerlad Krasusser also held a meeting with DG Sports Punjab Pervez Iqbal regarding the holding of Pak-German hockey series.
Talking on this occasion, Director General Sports Punjab Pervez Iqbal said that the organization of hockey matches between Pakistan and German teams at the National Hockey Stadium in February will be a major development. “The prime objective of the said series is the development and revival of game of hockey among the young generation”.
Director General Sports Punjab Pervez Iqbal further said that the visit of German teams to Pakistan will help a lot in developing the hockey culture in the country. “Sports Board Punjab will provide all possible facilities for the successful organization of hockey matches between Pakistan and German teams at the National Hockey Stadium in February,” he added.
Head of Communication Cultural Affairs and Protocol German Embassy in Islamabad Mr Jan Gerlad Krasusser on this occasion highly praised the historical National Hockey Stadium saying that he is delighted to visit the world's largest hockey stadium. “Pakistan has a very prominent position in international hockey. Germany and Pakistan have deep hockey ties,” he acknowledged.
Olympian Khawaja Junaid on this occasion said that the visit of German teams to Pakistan is very important for the future of our hockey. “We are quite upbeat that there will be a great hockey series with Germany in February with the support of Sports Board Punjab,” he added.
Director General Sports Punjab Pervez Iqbal also presented a souvenir to Head of Communication Cultural Affairs and Protocol German Embassy in Islamabad Mr Jan Gerlad Krasusser. Junaid Chattha and Yusuf Anjum were also present on this occasion.