KP to Have Its First Hockey League This Month
Pakistan Hockey Federation has decided to hold 8-team hockey tournament with competitions in 7 districts of KP
In a brilliantly taken step towards the resurrection of Pakistan’s national game, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Director General (DG) and Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) have announced to hold a hockey league in the province.
The step is been taken to promote the national game in the province.
PHF has decided to hold 8-team hockey tournament with competitions in 7 districts of KP.
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KP Sports, Culture and Tourism Secretary Abid Majeed expressed that the event will give exposure to the local talent.
DG Sports & 🇵🇰 hockey federation to launch KP Hockey League
An all AstroTurf tournament
8 teams inc 7 Divisional & 1 NMD
4 players each team from national & junior teams, rest locals to get exposure & experience
Unveiling of 🏆 & logos soon#KPSports pic.twitter.com/cqgUskgeR8— Abid Majeed (@AbidMajeed1969) August 31, 2021
He also informed that 2 players each from international and national junior teams will be included while the rest of the team will comprise local players.
The event-winning team will get Rs 1 million while Rs 500,000 are announced for the runner-up.
Abid Majeed further announced that the league will be kicked off this month as the preparations are all done.
