Syeda Shehla Raza XI win hockey match

KARACHI -The Karachi Hockey Association (KHA) on Thursday organised a women’s exhibition match at KHA Sports Complex, where Syeda Shehla Raza XI beat Tanzeela Cheema XI on penalty strokes. Boh the teams played well against each other and the match ended at 1-1 draw. The match was then decided on penalty strokes, where after a tough battle, Syeda Shehla Raza XI emerged as winners. Sindh Minister for Women Development and General Manager Women Hockey Sindh Syeda Shehla Raza participated in the match as a special guest. Addressing the exhibition match, Syeda Shehla Raza said that the exhibition match was a continuation of the International Women’s Day celebrations under Sindh Women’s Development Department. “I am very happy to see the young women players, who are so much excited about hockey,” she said. She announced to organize Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Hockey Cup in Sukkur on March 27, which will not only encourage women hockey players but will also give a space to new talent in Pakistan women’s hockey.

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