NBP Moves to Establish Hockey Team, Supports Revival of Pakistan’s National Sport

National Bank of Pakistan’s initiative aims to provide young hockey players with employment opportunities and incentives, supporting the development of talent at grassroots and national levels.

National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has taken steps towards establishing its hockey team as part of efforts to support the development of the sport and create professional opportunities for young players.

An NBP delegation visited the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) in Islamabad to discuss the initiative. The delegation included Mudassir Inamullah, Senior Vice President and Divisional Head of NBP’s Strategic Marketing Division; Shahid Afridi, NBP Sports Consultant; and Muhammad Shahid Islam, Deputy Director General of the Pakistan Sports Board, along with other senior officials.

The initiative aims to support the Prime Minister’s directives to provide young hockey players with employment opportunities and incentives, enabling them to pursue the sport professionally.

Federal Secretary of the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination, Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani, welcomed NBP’s move and described it as a contribution to sports promotion and development in Pakistan.

He appreciated the bank’s decision to establish a hockey team and said institutional support was important for rebuilding Pakistan hockey and creating a sustainable future for young players.

Wani also noted that the participation of national institutions could help revive hockey at grassroots and national levels while supporting efforts to restore Pakistan’s standing in the sport.

The initiative is expected to provide young players with greater opportunities to continue their sporting careers while contributing to the development of hockey in the country.