CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif Honors National Hockey Team by Inviting Them to Her Office

Lahore, : Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif invited the national hockey team to the Chief Minister’s office and gave them a check of Rs 30 million (03 Crore) for winning a silver medal in Azlan Shah Hockey Tournament. Instead of her seat in the ceremony, the Chief Minister sat among the players and congratulated them individually by appreciating their winning spirit.

Madam Chief Minister said,” Hockey is not only our national sport but also a national pride.” She added,”At success after 13 years, hockey players will be supported and patronised at every level.” She highlighted,”During the era of so-called sportsman, sports facilities were closed. Instead of bringing a revolution in sports, they destroyed everything.”

The Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said,”The hockey team has made the nation proud, they will be given full support. Competitions will be held for the promotion of hockey at every level in Punjab.” She added,”I congratulate the hockey team on behalf of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, Quaid Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and myself. It is a very proud moment for us that you have raised the national honor in the field of hockey.”

Madam Chief Minister said,” Seeing young players from all over the country, I can say that more success will be achieved in future with attention and support.” She added,”A young sports minister has been appointed in Punjab who has taken great steps in a short period of time. Hockey players will be supported at every level. Sports Minister Faisal Khokhar has been entrusted with the task of rehabilitating sports, God willing, sports will be brought to every street and neighborhood of Punjab.”

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said,”Financial support for the development of hockey, academies will improve. International experts will also be provided for training. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif will also play his role for the development of hockey.”

Madam Chief Minister said,” Hockey team should cooperate with us for the revival of sports.” She added,”Stay in touch, we will support our team in every way. God willing, our hockey team will achieve more success in future.”

The players of the national hockey team talked Madam Chief Minister on her patronage and appreciation, and assured her of their maximum effort to earn more laurels for the country.

Senator Pervaiz Rasheed, Provincial Information Minister Azma Zahid Bukhari, Special Assistant Zeeshan Malik, Information Secretary Ahmed Aziz Tarar, Sports Secretary Muzaffar Sial and other relevant officers were present on the occasion.