ISLAMABAD: The performance of the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) in special context with international events would be gauged today (Wednesday) as the National Assembly Standing Committee on Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) meets here at the Parliament House.
The meeting is expected to be participated by Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) president Brig (r) Khalid Sajjad Khokhar and secretary Haider Hussain.
“The PHF’s performance on the international front in the recently held events will be under discussion in the meeting,” one of the members, when contacted, said.
The officials of the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) are also expected to brief the House on POA’s role in the country’s sports and its liaison with the national, international bodies as well as the recognised federations.
It must be noted that the Pakistan junior team, under the supervision of their manager Olympian Hanif Khan, is training hard in Lahore for the upcoming Asia Cup.
As many as 47 probables are taking part in the training camp. The coaching staff led by Khan is looking after the players and judging them on the basis of fitness and skills.
The players are having two training sessions each day. Coaches are trying to train players and pick the best players alongside bench strength.
"It's heartening to see these kids putting hundred percent in the training," said Khan while talking to Geo News previously.
"Also, our coaches here are working overnight to prepare them for the event. Their interest and dedication give me a lot of motivation. The way they are training and making the most of their time, I am sure they will give their best performance in the Asia Cup," he added.
Junior Hockey Asia Cup is scheduled from May 23 to June 1 this year in Oman.
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