Saifullah Ansar/DNA
ISLAMABAD, JAN 4: Rising Stars Hockey Club Islamabad successfully organized a vibrant Hockey Fiesta featuring a Home & Away series. In the opening phase, Meer Latif Hockey Club Gujranwala visited Islamabad, where an exhilarating and competitive match unfolded between the two sides.
Rising Stars Hockey Club Islamabad showcased outstanding skill and determination, clinching victory with a narrow 3–2 scoreline. Adnan, Asad and Nadeem scored one goal each from the Rising Stars Hockey Club. From Mir Latif club their center forward scored both the goals.
The second phase of the series is scheduled for January 10, when Rising Stars will travel to Gujranwala to face Meer Latif Hockey Club on their home turf.
To mark the occasion, the Rising Stars management presented commemorative shields to the esteemed guests accompanying the Gujranwala team:
Khawaja Zarar Kaleem – Chairman, Meer Latif Hockey Club; Former President, Punjab Hockey Association
Khawaja Faiq Kaleem – President, Meer Latif Hockey Club; Chairman, Pakistan–Romania Business Council (FPCCI)
Allah Ditta Bhatti – Former International Hockey Player; Manager/Coach, Meer Latif Hockey Club
Hifz Ur Rehman – Secretary, District Hockey Association (DHA), Gujranwala
The Chief Guests of the match were His Excellency Kamal Ahmed Basha, Ambassador of Brunei, and Edward Preda Deputy Head of Mission from the Romania Embassy.
On behalf of Rising Stars Hockey Club, commemorative shields were presented by Patron-in-Chief Asif Masood Bhatti President, Mehmood Ahmed, General Secretary Sohail Akram Janjua, Ex President Ansar Mahmood Bhatti
The match was officiated by Wajahat Munir and Imran Akram as umpires. Following the thrilling encounter, a dinner was hosted in honor of both teams and the distinguished guests, celebrating sportsmanship and camaraderie.
