NBP Moves to Establish Hockey Team to Support Pakistan’s National Sport

National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has taken steps towards establishing its hockey team to support the development of the sport and create opportunities for young players.

An NBP delegation visited the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) in Islamabad to discuss the initiative. The delegation included Mudassir Inamullah, Senior Vice President and Divisional Head of the Strategic Marketing Division; Shahid Afridi, NBP Sports Consultant; and Muhammad Shahid Islam, Deputy Director General of the Pakistan Sports Board, along with other senior officials.

Focus on Opportunities for Young Players

The initiative aims to implement the Prime Minister’s directives on supporting young hockey players. It seeks to provide them with employment opportunities and incentives so they can pursue the sport professionally.

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Institutional support could also help players continue their sporting careers while strengthening the development of hockey in Pakistan.

Government Welcomes NBP Initiative

Federal Secretary for Inter-Provincial Coordination Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani welcomed NBP’s decision to establish a hockey team.

He described the initiative as a contribution to sports promotion and development in Pakistan. He also praised the bank for extending institutional support to efforts aimed at rebuilding the national game and providing a sustainable future for young talent.

Wani said greater institutional participation could help revive hockey at grassroots and national levels. He added that such efforts could support the restoration of Pakistan’s historic standing in the sport.

NBP’s proposed team forms part of wider efforts to create a stronger support system for emerging hockey players.