{"id":523893,"date":"2026-01-05T02:03:26","date_gmt":"2026-01-04T21:03:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=523893"},"modified":"2026-01-05T02:03:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T21:03:26","slug":"rising-stars-hockey-club-hosts-hockey-fiesta-wins-first-match","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/rising-stars-hockey-club-hosts-hockey-fiesta-wins-first-match\/","title":{"rendered":"Rising Stars Hockey Club hosts hockey fiesta, wins first match"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> ISLAMABAD<br \/>\nRising Stars Hockey Club Islamabad successfully organized a vibrant Hockey Fiesta featuring a Home &#038; Away series. In the opening phase, Meer Latif Hockey Club Gujranwala visited Islamabad, where an exhilarating and competitive match unfolded between the two sides.<br \/>\nRising Stars Hockey Club Islamabad showcased outstanding skill and determination, clinching victory with a narrow 3\u20132 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.<br \/>\nThe 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.<br \/>\nTo mark the occasion, the Rising Stars management presented commemorative shields to the esteemed guests accompanying the Gujranwala team:<br \/>\nKhawaja Zarar Kaleem \u2013 Chairman, Meer Latif Hockey Club; Former President, Punjab Hockey Association<br \/>\nKhawaja Faiq Kaleem \u2013 President, Meer Latif Hockey Club; Chairman, Pakistan\u2013Romania Business Council (FPCCI)<br \/>\nAllah Ditta Bhatti \u2013 Former International Hockey Player; Manager\/Coach, Meer Latif Hockey Club<br \/>\nHifz Ur Rehman \u2013 Secretary, District Hockey Association (DHA), Gujranwala<br \/>\nThe 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.<br \/>\nOn 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<br \/>\nThe match was officiated by Wajahat Munir and Imran Akram as umpires. 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