Pakistan

Eight Pakistan Olympians will take part in the Indian Premiere Hockey League commencing in Hyderabad from January 13, stated Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) here on Friday.

“Ahmad Alam, Zeeshan Asrhaf, Muhammad Saqlain, Muhammad Sawar, Ali Raza, Dilawar Hussain, Kashif Jawwad and Mudassar Ali Khan will be taking part in the league,” said a spokesman for the PHF.

The spokesman added the one month long event had the blessings of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) and renowned players from various countries would appear in the event. “During the discussions with the India hockey officials, the PHF accepted the request and the players were given green light to feature in the event,” he said.

He said a private TV channel would telecast the matches live and the players would be given handsome free for playing in the league. “Being a useful project, the national federation is also contemplating launching a league on the same pattern in 2006,” said the PHF official.

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