Former Pakistan cricket captain and National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) adviser Shahid Khan Afridi, accompanied by his sports team, visited Islamabad to initiate the process of shortlisting talented players for the formation of the bank’s new hockey team.
Shahid Afridi’s team begins shortlisting players for NBP hockey team NBP
ISLAMABAD, Nov 10 (APP):Former Pakistan cricket captain and National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) adviser Shahid Khan Afridi, accompanied by his sports team, visited Islamabad to initiate the process of shortlisting talented players for the formation of the bank’s new hockey team.
According to a press release issued by the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) on Tuesday, Afridi’s team has started the process of identifying and shortlisting promising hockey players for the proposed NBP outfit.
The development marks a significant step towards strengthening institutional support for hockey in Pakistan, as the moves towards establishing its permanent hockey team.
The PHF welcomed the initiative, saying it would provide emerging hockey players with employment opportunities, professional support and incentives to pursue their careers in the sport.
It said institutional patronage was essential for the revival and development of hockey in the country and for providing young players with a secure future.
The federation expressed hope that such initiatives would encourage other national institutions to support hockey and contribute to restoring the country’s traditional strength in the game.
