NEW DELHI - Charge d’ Affaires Mr. Aftab Hasan Khan has welcomed and honored Pakistan Men’s Junior Hockey Team on visit to India to participate in Junior Hockey World Cup.
The World Cup is being held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha from 24 November to 5 December, 2021. The Charge d’ Affaires also hosted a lunch in the honour of Pakistan Junior Hockey Team at Chancery on Saturday. Speaking on the occasion, the Charge d’ Affaires extended his best wishes to Pakistan Junior Hockey Team for their success during the Hockey World Cup. “Hockey is the national sport of Pakistan. I hope that the players will perform with great spirit and the best of their abilities.”
Earlier, a senior diplomat of the High Commission received the members of Pakistan Men’s Junior Hockey Team at Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi. Head Coach, members of the team management and the players appreciated Pakistan High Commission’s hospitality during transit in Delhi on their way to Bhubaneswar. They are fully prepared and in high spirits to give their best during the matches.