Lahore: Pakistan hockey team was welcomed splendidly at Allama Iqbal international air port after their return from Azlan Shah hockey tournament winning silver medal.
The government and Pakistan Hockey Federation high officials welcomed them.
The die heart fans of hockey also danced over drum beating and showed their enjoyment at the occasion.
Chairman Prime Minister youth affairs Rana Mashood Ahmed, former olympians Akhtar Rasool, Muhammad Saqlain, Shahbaz senior, Khalid including important personalites were among people who received team with warm welcome.
Spectators of the hockey carrying posters of hockey team players presented their appreciation over their the best performance in the tournament.
President Pakistan Hockey Federation Tariq Hussain Bugti, at the occasion said that the national team is heading towards betterment.
Team captain Amad Shakeel expressed his wish to continue work with coach Roland Oltamens.
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has announced Rs one million reward to each player of the natioanal hockey team.
Provincial Minister for sports Punjab Faisal Ayub Khokhar had also announced Rs two million for the team.
