Islamabad, A high-level meeting chaired by Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, Chairman of PMYP, and attended by key officials from the Pakistan Hockey Federation, Pakistan Sports Board, and other stakeholders has resulted in critical decisions to prepare the Pakistan National Hockey team for the upcoming Azlan Shah Hockey tournament in Malaysia.

According to Press Information Department, the meeting, held at the PM Office, was attended by key figures, including Mr. Tariq Bugti, Ms. Syeda Shehla Raza, Deputy Director General of PSB, Shahid Islam, Mr. Javed Memon, Director Incharge Sports (HEC), and Olympian Khawaja Junaid. Following this meeting, several key decisions were made, demonstrating the commitment to revitalizing Pakistan’s national hockey team.

One significant outcome is the decision to hold a single national training camp at the Sports Complex in Islamabad, with the Karachi camp being relocated to Islamabad. The Pakistan Sports Board will provide logistical support, including train fare for players traveling from Karachi to Islamabad.

The Pakistan national hockey team is set to participate in the prestigious Azlan Shah Hockey Cup. Additionally, a three-member selection committee, led by Roelant Oltmans, including the DG PSB and a nominee from the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA), will conduct trials for the national camp and the team set to compete in the Azlan Shah Hockey tournament.

These decisions indicate a unified effort to revive the national hockey team and restore Pakistan’s reputation in international hockey tournaments.