Pakistan gamers rejoice scoring a objective throughout their FIH Nations Cup Pool B match towards New Zealand on the Nationwide Hockey Stadium in Kuala Lumpur on June 18, 2025. — FIH
LAHORE: The Pakistan hockey group is prone to take part within the upcoming FIH Professional League, sources revealed on Sunday.
In line with sources, the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has obtained constructive alerts from the federal government relating to participation within the prestigious event.
The PHF has additionally expressed optimism in regards to the group’s inclusion within the league.
Nevertheless, no ultimate resolution has been made but and the Worldwide Hockey Federation (FIH) has not been formally notified.
The FIH has set August 12 because the deadline for Pakistan to verify its participation. A ultimate resolution is anticipated later this week.
Pakistan’s attainable inclusion got here after New Zealand determined to withdraw from the occasion, creating a possibility for inexperienced shirts to make a return to high tier worldwide hockey.
Nevertheless, Hockey New Zealand knowledgeable the FIH of its resolution to withdraw, citing monetary constraints as the first cause.
Stories point out that New Zealand has considerably minimize its funds for the present Olympic cycle, which compelled the federation to make tough selections.
Earlier, New Zealand had additionally opted to not ship its ladies’s group to the Professional League as a consequence of related monetary limitations.
The event got here after Pakistan completed as runners-up within the current FIH Nations Cup, which made them the subsequent eligible group for Professional League inclusion.
If Pakistan additionally declines the provide as a consequence of monetary or logistical causes, France could also be thought of instead group to fill the vacant slot within the event.
Notably, the FIH has additionally set a deadline of August 12 for Pakistan to tell the apex federation of their resolution to just accept or deny the invitation.
Sohail Imran is a senior reporter for Geo Information.
