Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced a prize of Rs 3 crore for the national hockey team for their performance in the Azlan Shah Hockey Tournament.

The Government of Punjab had earlier announced Rs 20 lakh for the national hockey team but later the prize was increased from to three crores.

The national hockey team met Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz in Lahore on Tuesday.

“Hockey is not only a sport, it is national pride, the current team has reminded of the past, they will not only provide full support for the improvement of hockey but will also give ownership,” she said.

Maryam added that the players have revived the national game.

The captain of the hockey team, Imad Butt, expressed hope that the national game will achieve more heights with the support of the government.