Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Pakistan Hockey Team May Miss Pro League Due To Funding
Imagine a big hockey tournament called the Pro League, where the best teams play.
Pakistan was invited to join because another team dropped out.
To play, Pakistan needs money - about $2.5 million!
They finished second in a different tournament, which earned them a spot.
Now, they have to decide if they can afford to play.
The Prime Minister might have to help because it is a big decision.
Pakistan was invited to the FIH Pro League after New Zealand declined to participate.
Pakistan finished second in the FIH Nations Cup, losing to New Zealand in the final.
The FIH gave Pakistan until August 12 to confirm its participation in the Pro League.
Participation hinges on securing $2.5 million in funding.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif may need to intervene regarding participation.
- Who
- Pakistan's hockey team and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
- What
- Pakistan is considering participation in the FIH Pro League.
- When
- The FIH invited Pakistan and gave them until August 12 to confirm.
- Where
- The FIH Pro League.
- Why
- To participate in the Pro League after New Zealand declined, but requires funding.
- Tournament
- FIH Pro League
- Pakistan's Ranking
- Second in FIH Nations Cup
- Invite Reason
- New Zealand declined
- Decision Deadline
- August 12
- Required Funding
- $2.5 million