PSB Approves Daily Allowance for National Hockey Team

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has approved a daily allowance of $115 (Rs32,189) for each player of the 11-member national hockey team, aiming to ensure smooth participation in the upcoming FIH Pro League, local media reported on Thursday.

According to official sources, the PSB has instructed its finance wing to disburse the full allowance to all players prior to departure, underscoring its focus on timely payments and player welfare. Officials said the step is intended to allow players to concentrate fully on performance without financial or logistical stress during the international tour.

The board clarified that the allowance has been sanctioned strictly in line with the budget approved by the federal government. Director General Pakistan Sports Board Muhammad Yasir Pirzada confirmed that the approval complies with all government financial rules and applies exclusively to Pakistan’s participation in the FIH Pro League.

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PSB officials noted that the uniform allowance structure ensures equal support for all squad members and plays a key role in maintaining morale and professional standards during high-level international competitions.

Pakistan’s national hockey team will begin the second phase of the FIH Pro League with a match against Australia on February 10, followed by a clash with Germany on February 11. The team will face Australia again on February 13, before concluding the tour against Germany on February 14.

The decision is being viewed as a positive move toward strengthening institutional support for national athletes and reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to reviving its hockey fortunes on the global stage.