ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday announced a cash prize of Rs1.5 million for each player of the national hockey team in recognition of their outstanding performance in the Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers.
The prime minister, in a statement, said that qualifying for the World Cup recognised the players’ hard work and dedication to the sport and marked a significant step toward promoting and reviving hockey in Pakistan.
He said that the national hockey team’s participation in the World Cup qualifiers generated immense enthusiasm among fans.
Prime Minister Shehbaz said the cash prize was a resounding tribute to the players’ determination.
