Punjab’s sports activities adviser Wahab Riaz is assured to revive nationwide recreation hockey with small steps in direction of betterment.
In a press convention held in Lahore at this time, Wahab confirmed that the Punjab authorities will give month-to-month stipend to twenty hockey gamers.
“Chief Minister of Punjab announced monthly stipends for 20 best players. Initially, these players will start getting PKR20,000 each from next month. The pool of 20 will include national and international players,” he shared.
“This is just a start. Our aim is to revive our national game to its full potential. We will increase monthly stipends in the future,” he added.
Moreover, Wahab ensured that hockey gamers from small cities will probably be taken care of correctly. “We are planning to build a high-class facility for 300 athletes. This project will help us facilitate talented athletes,” he stated.
“We will train hockey players from small towns and provide them with all the facilities. We are also making efforts to make medical free for our national players,” asserted Wahab.
According to the provincial sports activities adviser, the finances for the athletes will probably be elevated within the upcoming annual finances.
It should be famous right here that Wahab just lately efficiently hosted Ramadan Games 2023 in Lahore. The occasions of Badminton, Cricket (tape ball), Football, Hockey, Kabaddi, and Table Tennis have been held through the sequence. Players from throughout the province competed in high-class amenities.
