{"id":42227,"date":"2025-02-17T13:02:02","date_gmt":"2025-02-17T13:02:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/?p=42227"},"modified":"2025-02-17T13:02:02","modified_gmt":"2025-02-17T13:02:02","slug":"german-ambassador-hosts-a-reception-for-the-german-hockey-team-visiting-pakistan-under-the-prime-minister-youth-programme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/german-ambassador-hosts-a-reception-for-the-german-hockey-team-visiting-pakistan-under-the-prime-minister-youth-programme\/","title":{"rendered":"German Ambassador hosts a reception for the German hockey Team visiting Pakistan under the Prime Minister Youth Programme"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-42229\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/German-Hockey-Pakistan.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/German-Hockey-Pakistan.jpg 500w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/German-Hockey-Pakistan-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>Islamabad, February 17, 2025 \u2013 The Ambassador of Germany to Pakistan, His Excellency Grannas, hosted a warm reception in honour of the German hockey team Wiesbadener Tennis- und Hockey-Club (WTHC), which is currently visiting Pakistan to participate in friendly matches under the Prime Minister Youth Programme.<\/p>\n<p>The event, was attended by prominent political figures and members of the sports fraternity, further underscoring the significance of sports in strengthening German-Pakistan relations.<\/p>\n<p>Ambassador Grannas expressed his deep appreciation for the visit, calling it an excellent initiative that provides a unique platform to strengthen bilateral ties between Germany and Pakistan through sports. He highlighted the importance of such exchanges, noting how they foster goodwill, cooperation, and mutual understanding.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"yHsbYTIMNJ\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/swiss-embassy-celebrates-international-womens-day-by-screening-pakistani-sportswomen-film\/\">Swiss Embassy Celebrates International Women&#8217;s Day By Screening Pakistani Sportswomen Film<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Swiss Embassy Celebrates International Women&#8217;s Day By Screening Pakistani Sportswomen Film&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/swiss-embassy-celebrates-international-womens-day-by-screening-pakistani-sportswomen-film\/embed\/#?secret=g0azVm4bt2#?secret=yHsbYTIMNJ\" data-secret=\"yHsbYTIMNJ\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The Khawaja Junaid Hockey Academy, known for its active role in promoting hockey, has arranged matches in Lahore and Islamabad as part of the visit. The event reflects a growing trend of diplomacy through sports, where international teams, such as WTHC, have the opportunity to showcase their skills, share experiences, and develop long-lasting connections with local communities.<\/p>\n<p>The Wiesbadener Tennis- und Hockey-Club (WTHC), founded in 1910, is renowned for its commitment to excellence and its contributions to the development of hockey in Germany.<\/p>\n<p>This 32-member contingent, led by German hockey legend Stefan Bl\u00f6cher, includes players from the Men&#8217;s 1 team, officials, and several businessmen from the Frankfurt region. The team is in Pakistan from February 10 to February 18, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>The visit represents a significant opportunity to foster collaboration, cultural exchange, and sportsmanship, aligning with the goals of the Prime Minister Youth Programme. It also provides a unique avenue for showcasing the talents of the athletes while promoting the friendship between Pakistan and Germany.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"shT8GcDuXE\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-in-the-world-february-2025\/\">Pakistan in the World \u2013 February 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Pakistan in the World \u2013 February 2025&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-in-the-world-february-2025\/embed\/#?secret=4CIvo9KoUO#?secret=shT8GcDuXE\" data-secret=\"shT8GcDuXE\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Islamabad, February 17, 2025 \u2013 The Ambassador of Germany to Pakistan, His Excellency Grannas, hosted a warm reception in honour of the German hockey team Wiesbadener Tennis- und Hockey-Club (WTHC), which is currently visiting Pakistan to participate in friendly matches under the Prime Minister Youth Programme. 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