Pakistan’s return to FIH Professional League could possibly be a turning level for the sport of hockey within the nation. PHOTO: AFP
ISLAMABAD:
Pakistan Sports activities Board (PSB) on Thursday introduced that it might pay a each day allowance of $115 per participant to members of the nationwide hockey group, directing the finance division to launch the funds forward of the group’s departure so as to guarantee gamers don’t face any inconvenience throughout their worldwide project.
Speaking to the media, Director Basic PSB Muhammad Yasir Pirzada stated the each day allowance had been authorized in keeping with the government-sanctioned price range and that the choice lined Pakistan’s participation within the FIH Professional League.
He stated the PSB had managed the funds by reallocating funds saved from numerous heads, regardless of monetary constraints, to facilitate the group’s overseas tour and guarantee easy preparations for the gamers.
Pakistan hockey group captain Ammad Butt welcomed the announcement and thanked the DG PSB for personally addressing the gamers’ issues. He stated that discussions held earlier on numerous issues had yielded optimistic outcomes.
He stated the revised fee authorized below the present authorities price range was affordable.
“It isn’t dangerous in any respect. Extra importantly, the each day allowance challenge has been settled,” he stated.
Pakistan will face Australia on February 10, Germany on February 11, Australia once more on February 13, and Germany on February 14 within the second spherical of the FIH Professional League.
Earlier, PHF introduced the squad for the Professional Hockey League and the World Cup Qualifying spherical.
The nationwide contingent consists of 20 gamers and 6 officers, with the group scheduled to depart for Australia on February 2nd.
Two modifications have been made to the Professional League squad: Ali Raza replaces goalkeeper Abdullah Ishtiaq. Umair Sattar joins the group rather than Mannan Raza.
The Full Squad: Muneeb-ur-Rehman, Ali Raza, Arshad Liaqat, Mohammad Abdullah, Sufyan Khan, Arbaz Ahmed, Hammad Anjum, Moin Shakeel, Ghazanfar Ali, Zakaria Liaqat, Umair Sattar, Hannan Shahid, Rana Waheed, Nadeem Ahmed, Abdul Rehman, Rana Waleed, Afraz, and Abu Bakar.
Staff Officers: Head Coach Tahir Zaman, Mohammad Usman, Zeeshan Ashraf, Nadeem Lodhi, Mohammad Aslam, and Adeel.
Captain Mohammad Ammad Butt added that participant morale is excessive and issues are transferring in the best route. He expressed hope that the Prime Minister would proceed to additional assist the nationwide sport.
