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Champions trophy runners up Pakistan hockey team to get grand welcome today

LAHORE: As Pakistan Hockey team returning to home country, Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has planned to a grand welcome to hockey team.

Pakistan team finished runners up in the tournament, is all set to return home on on Tuesday via the Wagah border.

The grand welcome is being organised by PHF for Hockey team on reaching the final of the competetion despites the lack of facilities.

Pakistan hockey team defeated Netherland in the quarterfinal and also thrashed arch rival India  in the Semifinal after breath taking contest.

According to reports almost all Olympians and fans are requested to greet the team at the Wagah border.

“The team reached the final of the Champions Trophy after a long gap of 16 years which was a great achievement for a team deprived of international hockey because of various reasons,” Pakistan Hockey Federation Secretary Rana Mujahid said

He said though the team lost to Germany in the final, the players did an excellent job by beating Holland and India on their home ground en route to final.

“I invite every Pakistani to reach the Wagah border to give warm welcome to the national team that won silver medal in the Champions Trophy in India,” Mujahid said.

The Pakistani players are expected to be rewarded with cash prizes when they return home after reaching the final of the Champions Trophy.

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