62nd National Hockey Championship kicks off today in Karachi
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ISLAMABAD: 62nd National Hockey Championship will commence toady at Hockey Club of Pakistan Stadium Karachi. CM Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah will be the Chief Guest of inauguration ceremony.
As per details, the event is being organized by Pakistan Hockey Federation. PIA’s team will defend the title. Total 20 teams are participating in championship. 4 matches will be played at the first day of tournament.
The organizing secretary, Muhammad Farooq said that the teams are divided into five pools containing four teams each. The top two team’s by every pool will qualify for quarter final.
Meanwhile, a new blue astro-turf, which is used in international tournaments, has been installed at the Hockey Club of Pakistan.
