LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif met the hockey players and presented cheque of Rs30 million to the members of national hockey team for winning a silver medal in Azlan Shah Hockey Tournament.

Speaking on the occasion, the CM said, “Hockey is not only our national sport but also a national pride and hockey players will be supported and patronized 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.”

CM 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 congratulated the hockey team on behalf of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, Quaid Muhammad Nawaz Sharif. It is a very proud moment that the hockey players have raised the national honor in the field of hockey.

“Seeing young players from all over the country, I can say that more success will be achieved in future with attention and support,” she said, adding: “A young sports minister has been appointed in Punjab who has taken great steps in a short period of time. Financial support will be extended for the development of hockey, while international experts will also be hired for training.”

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.

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