Pakistan Hockey players and officials to get USD 100 for Asian Champions Trophy bronze
The Pakistan Hockey players and officials, who secured a bronze medal at the Asian Champions Trophy, will receive a reward of USD 100 (approximately 28,000 PKR) each for their efforts.
New Delhi: The Pakistan Hockey players and officials, who secured a bronze medal on the Asian Champions Trophy, will receive a reward of USD 100 (approximately 28,000 PKR) each for his or her efforts. The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) made this announcement on Wednesday, confirming the special cash prize sanctioned by PHF President Mir Tariq Bugti. Pakistan secured 0.33 place in the tournament after defeating Korea 5-2 in the bronze-medal match, following a heartbreaking penalty shootout loss to hosts China in the semifinals.
India went on to win the title for a record fifth time after defeating China on Tuesday.
The PHF, in its press free up, stated that the cash award used to be intended to “well-known and encourage” the team’s performance at some point of the tournament.
The federation also announced that Abu Bakr Mahmood, who used to be injured at some point of the event, would receive full strengthen and rehabilitation facilities.
In a touching gesture, the PHF dedicated the bronze medal to player Ghazanfar Ali, whose father passed away at some point of the tournament. Despite the loss, Ghazanfar determined to continue playing in the event.
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