Pakistan Gets Chance to Participate in Pro League After New Zealand Withdrawal

Lahore: The New Zealand hockey team has withdrawn from playing in the Pro League  opening the door for the Pakistan hockey team to participate in the Pro League. The New Zealand Hockey Federation has formally written to the International Hockey Federation (FIH) stating that their team will not participate in the Pro League.

Key Developments

• New Zealand Withdraws: New Zealand Hockey Federation’s withdrawal creates an opportunity for another team.
• Pakistan Gets Chance: After New Zealand’s refusal, the FIH will now formally invite Pakistan and set a deadline for a response
• FIH’s Next Steps: The FIH will invite Pakistan to participate, pending their response to the invitation.