Secretary Sports Aamir Jan inaugurates astro-turf and floodlights at Mini Hockey Stadium

Monday, June 25, 2018

Secretary Sports Punjab Muhammad Aamir Jan inaugurated the international standard astro-turf and floodlights at Nishtar Park Sports Complex Mini Hockey Stadium on Monday. He inaugurated the astro-turf by playing a ceremonial shot.
Talking to media, Secretary Sports Muhammad Aamir Jan said Sports Board Punjab is working hard for the revival of game of hockey in the country and laying of international standard astro-turf and floodlights at Mini Hockey Stadium is also part of that campaign. The newly-upgraded ground will provide a golden opportunity to young talented hockey players to polish their hockey skills. Now the hockey players can utilize this top class facility 24 hours due to the installation of floodlights,” he added.
Answering a question, Secretary Sports Muhammad Aamir Jan said young talented girls can also do practice at Mini Hockey Stadium also known as ground number 2. “Sports Board Punjab and PHF will hold national and international hockey tournaments at these venues in future. Our joint goal is to revive hockey, the national game of Pakistan,” he maintained.