Junior hockey: Colts to begin final phase of training
We have an experienced player in Dilber Hussain who has been part of the senior team and has international exposure
We have an experienced player in Dilber Hussain who has been part of the senior team and has international exposure. PHOTO: FILE EXPRESS
KARACHI:
The junior hockey team, preparing for the upcoming 5th Sultan of Johar Cup under Olympian Tahir Zaman, will undergo the final phase of its training camp at the Army Hockey Club in Rawalpindi starting Monday.
Pakistan are scheduled to play the opening match of the tournament against India on October 11.
Published in The Express Tribune, September 28th, 2015.
The junior hockey team, preparing for the upcoming 5th Sultan of Johar Cup under Olympian Tahir Zaman, will undergo the final phase of its training camp at the Army Hockey Club in Rawalpindi starting Monday.
“We will be focusing on strengthening the players’ stamina, their control with the ball and the speed of their movement on the field,” Zaman told The Express Tribune.
“We have an experienced player in Dilber Hussain who has been part of the senior team and has international exposure. His captaincy will help the rest of the team a lot.”
He added that the proper focus will be given to players in terms of their individual abilities.
Pakistan are scheduled to play the opening match of the tournament against India on October 11.
Published in The Express Tribune, September 28th, 2015.