Saudi Pak Commercial Bank proudly unveiled the Saudi Pak Northern Cavaliers hockey team for the Super Hockey League 2005, at an energetic and impressive ceremony at a local hotel.
The PSO Super Hockey League 2005 is scheduled to be held from the September 8-18 at the Hockey Club of Pakistan Stadium. Federal Minister for Culture, Sports and Youth Affairs, Muhammad Ajmal Khan, will be the guest of honour at the opening ceremony which begins at 6:15 pm.
This sponsorship is one aspect of Saudi Pak Bank's multifaceted strategy of substantially contributing to our society in general and reinvigorate the waning sport of hockey in Pakistan.
The Saudi Pak Northern Cavaliers, a team that will represent the Northern Areas of Pakistan is aided by the services of international forward Rehan Butt, arguably the best hockey player in the country at present.
In addition, the Cavalier's squad will include Indian international Arjun Halappa. Reputedly one of the strongest teams in the tournament, they have been pegged as the team to watch with their attacking style of play, solid defence and a goalkeeper known to be miserly at conceding goals.
Mansoor M. Khan, President & CEO of Saudi Pak Bank presided over the event. Also present at the occasion were Aarij Ali, Head of Business Development, Ms Mariam Paracha, Head of Corporate Communication and Senior Management of the Bank.
Speaking on the occasion, Mansoor M. Khan, President & CEO of Saudi Pak Bank and a former hockey player himself underlined his Bank's commitment to support and nurture worthy causes. He explained that in partnership with the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF), the Saudi Pak Bank is determined to give a much needed boost to the sport of hockey by "promoting higher playing standards and giving up and coming young players a chance to display their skills on a wider stage".