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LAHORE: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has received an extension from the International Hockey Federation (FIH) to confirm the national team’s participation in the forthcoming FIH Pro League, sources confirmed on Monday.
Sources further revealed that the FIH has granted a few days’ extension to the PHF in the deadline for its request, which was due to expire tomorrow.
A crucial high-level meeting regarding the Pakistan hockey team’s participation in the Pro Hockey League is expected tomorrow.
According to the sources, consultations on the Green Shirts’ inclusion in the marquee event will be held under the chairmanship of Rana Sanaullah.
The meeting will also be attended by the Secretary of the Ministry of Inter Provincial Coordination and the Secretary of Finance.
Representatives from the Pakistan Hockey Federation and the Pakistan Sports Board will also present their proposals.
Last month, the Pakistan hockey team received a formal invitation from the FIH to participate in the Hockey Pro League, scheduled to take place in December this year.
The invitation followed New Zealand’s decision not to participate in the FIH Hockey Pro League due to financial constraints.
Consequently, the FIH gave PHF a deadline of August 12 to inform about its decision to accept or decline the invitation.
For the unversed, the FIH Pro League began in 2019 and is contested annually by the top nine national hockey teams, as ranked.
The team with the highest points at the end of the tournament is crowned Champion and awarded the Pro League Trophy.
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