Domestic hockey, participation in int'l hockey events top priority: Haider.

LAHORE -- Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) Secretary Haider Hussain has said that all their focus is on domestic hockey and participation in international hockey events.

'Taking a position in the World Junior Hockey Cup is among the priorities, while the Asian Games is an Olympic qualifier event,' said PHF Secretary Haider Hussain, who has been given the task of making arrangements for the preparation of international events by PHF President Brig (R) Khalid Sajjad Khokhar.

PHF President Khalid Khokhar, in a statement, said: 'Pakistan is focusing on the priority basis on measures to ensure participation in international hockey events including improving the global ranking of hockey. Under the domestic hockey development vision, steps are being taken to increase the number of events across the country, training players and popularizing the national game, including courses for technical officials and umpires.'

The PHF chief added that instructions have been issued to PHF Secretary Haider Hussain to take steps to ensure Pakistan's participation in international hockey events including domestic hockey development. 'The PHF wants Pakistan to get a position in the Junior Asia Hockey Cup, which is the Junior World Cup...