ISLAMABAD, Jun 20 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday extended heartfelt congratulations and national praise to the Pakistan hockey team for their thrilling victory against France in the semi-final of the FIH Nations Cup in Kuala Lumpur.
The president, in a statement, commended the national team’s “exceptional performance, passion, and teamwork,” stating that the victory had elevated Pakistan’s stature on the international stage.
“This triumph is a moment of pride and joy for the nation,” he said, adding that he is confident the team will maintain the same spirit in the final.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in his statement, lauded the players and team management for their remarkable performance throughout the tournament. Congratulating the entire nation on reaching the final, he said, “The national team has made the entire country proud and won our hearts.”
He expressed hope that Pakistan would soon reclaim its past glory in the world of hockey and prayed for the team’s success in the upcoming final match.