ISLAMABAD – *Ice hockey may not be the most popular sports in Pakistan, butthe countrymen will be pleased to know that a Pakistani team went on to winan international ice hockey tournament.*
Shaheen Ice Hockey Team race through the finals and were crowned championsof the *Lion City Cup 2018* held at The Rink in Singapore on Saturday.
The newly launched ice hockey team sponsored by Shaheen Air Internationalparticipated in Singapore’s annual ice hockey event, the Lion City Cup2018. The tournament brought together teams from all over the world,including Taiwan, Australia, and Asia.
It is for the first time a team is representing Pakistan through IceHockey. This participation will portray a soft and positive image ofPakistan and prove fruitful in populating the sports grounds in thecountry. #TeamShaheenlink>#ShineWithShaheenlink>#ShaheenAirInternationallink>pic.twitter.com/ZHBz8jYQuo link>
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Earlier, the team qualified for the finals by beating Singapore RustyBlades with a 4-2 on Friday.
The private airline announced the launch of its Ice Hockey team for thefirst time in the country. “Ice Hockey in Pakistan will engrave our name inhistory of the nation. Sports has always fascinated the youth and exploringnew possibilities in the field can lead towards unimaginable experiences,”said CEO of the carrier Ehsan Sehbai.