Rushna Khan becomes Pakistan's first female hockey player to sign foreign league

Dunya News

Rushna debuted for Pakistan in 2015 against India and has represented Pakistan in six matches.

SYDNEY (Dunaya News) – Rushna Khan, national women hockey team’s goalkeeper, has become Pakistan’s first female hockey player to have signed a deal for foreign league.

According to details, Sydney-based St George Randwick Hockey Club has signed Rushna Khan for a season. Rushna will represent the team in different tournaments during the span of six months. The national goalkeeper is excited about her new deal and says it will be a wonderful learning opportunity for her.

Rushna debuted for Pakistan in 2015 against India and has represented Pakistan in six international matches. She also won Pakistan Youth Icon award in 2015.