Overview
- A Prime Minister’s Office statement said the reward recognizes players’ dedication and aims to promote the sport nationwide.
- Pakistan clinched qualification with a 4–3 semifinal comeback over Japan in Ismailia on March 6.
- Goal scorers were Muhammad Ammad, Abu Bakar Mahmood, Sufyan Khan and Afraz, with Ammad named Player of the Match.
- Pakistan later lost 4–1 to England in the final of the qualifying event.
- The 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup begins August 14 in Belgium and the Netherlands.