Pakistan Hockey Team Calls On Punjab Governor

Pakistan team preparing for the forthcoming Hockey World Cup called on Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar here at the Governor's House, on Thursday.

LAHORE, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 15th Nov, 2018 ) :Pakistan team preparing for the forthcoming Hockey World Cup called on Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar here at the Governor's House, on Thursday.

They were accompanied by President Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) Brig (retd) Khalid Sajjad Khokhar.

Chaudhry Sarwar remarked, "Hockey is Pakistan's national game and has brought great laurels to the nation in the past. We all want to see the revival of the game in the country." He wished the World Cup bound team best of luck and urged players to exhibit a fine day of skills to live up to the expectations.

"The way you boys are training for the World Cup, I am hopeful that you will put up a good show in India", said the governor.

The PHF president, speaking on the occasion, highlighted the steps being taken by the Federation for revival and development of the national game.

He said: "The PHF is taking every measure to put hockey back on the road to success and regain the lost glory." He said players are working hard and determined to give good performance in the World Cup in India.

The governor was presented with a hockey stick and a shirt, signed by the Pakistan's winning squad of the Asian Champions Trophy.