Tahir Zaman, a former Olympian, has been appointed as the head coach of the Pakistan hockey team for the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy. This comes after the previous coach, Roelant Oltmans, declined a short-term contract. The appointment comes amidst challenges for the team, including funding issues and reported tensions within the squad.
Pakistan’s hockey team is facing a major setback ahead of the Asian Champions Trophy in China. Head coach Roelant Oltmans has withdrawn from the team due to the lack of a long-term contract, leaving the team with a leadership void. The situation is further complicated by financial constraints and a rift between the captain and local coaches.
Three Pakistani hockey players and a physiotherapist have been banned for life after attempting to seek asylum in Europe during the Nations Cup. The players and physiotherapist slipped away from the team without the knowledge of the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF). The PHF has condemned their actions and is seeking their deportation.
