4TH CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF ALL PAKISTAN HOCKEY TOURNAMENT 2025 CONCLUDES AT LAHORE
Lahore, 04 Oct 25: Pakistan Navy won the 4th Chief of the Naval Staff All Pakistan Hockey Tournament 2025. The final was played between Pakistan Navy and Mari Energies, in which Pakistan Navy emerged victorious with a score of 6–5, while Mari Energies and Pakistan Air Force secured second and third positions, respectively.
An impressive closing ceremony was held at the National Hockey Stadium, Lahore. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf graced the occasion as the chief guest. He congratulated the winning team and appreciated the efforts of the tournament organizers, Commander Central Punjab, Punjab Sports Board, Pakistan Hockey Federation, various sponsors, and media partners for the successful conduct and projection of the event. He expressed hope that the tournament would contribute to rekindling public interest in the national game and urged public and private organizations to come forward for its revival.
The chief guest distributed team and individual prizes among the winners and outstanding performers. Zakria Hayat from Pakistan Navy was declared the best player of the tournament, while Ahmed Nadeem and Abdullah Ishtiaq from Mari Energies were adjudged the best scorer and best goalkeeper, respectively.
The ten-day-long tournament was held from 25 Sep to 4 Oct 2025 at the National Hockey Stadium, Lahore. A total of eight teams from across the country, including Pakistan Army, Pakistan Navy, Pakistan Air Force, Mari Energies, Rangers, Police, Port Qasim Authority, and National Bank of Pakistan, participated. The tournament aimed to promote the national game of hockey, which has been in decline for over two decades.
A large number of civil and military dignitaries, former Olympians, students, and hockey enthusiasts witnessed the matches.
Director General Public Relations (Navy)
