{"id":21729,"date":"2025-08-27T20:01:03","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T15:01:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailyrapidnews.com\/eng\/?p=21729"},"modified":"2025-08-27T20:01:07","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T15:01:07","slug":"fih-pro-league-centre-approves-rs250m-grant-for-pakistan-hockey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyrapidnews.com\/eng\/2025\/08\/27\/fih-pro-league-centre-approves-rs250m-grant-for-pakistan-hockey\/","title":{"rendered":"FIH Pro League: Centre approves Rs250m grant for Pakistan hockey"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The federal government has approved a grant of Rs250 million for the Pakistan hockey team’s participation in the forthcoming FIH Pro League.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to details, the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has issued a notification of the grant approval. The PSB has asked the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) to issue the collective plan within three days of time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the plan, it will be compulsory to provide the details of thee Pakistan’s team travel schedule, logistic facilities, administrative affairs and training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is pertinent to note that the federal government has approved an aggregate fund of Rs400 million. Out of the total fund, Rs250 million has been allocated to the PHF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The remaining Rs150 million has been allocated to the first National Youth Games in Islamabad.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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