Nine Pakistan players were sent back from the country in January due to simmering tension at the border. Pakistan coach Mazur ul Hassan hoped that since the two arch-rivals are not in the same pool, fans would apreciate their game in other matches.
Pakistan are placed in pool A alongside Germany, Egypt and Belgium while India are in pool C with Canada, Korea and Netherlands for the December 6-15 event. ‘Our players are not nervous. It’s an FIH tournament and everyone wants to focus on game only. On the basis of my experience of playing in India, I can say that good Hockey will be encouraged.
Our team can expect good support from the crowd as we are not in the same pool with India,’ Pakistan Junior Hockey coach Mazur ul Hassan said. Hassan, a member of Pakistani team during the 1982 Asian Games, said playing in India will be a memorable experience for his team. ‘The beauty of hockey still lies in India and Pakistan.’
Pakistan are placed in pool A alongside Germany, Egypt and Belgium while India are in pool C with Canada, Korea and Netherlands for the December 6-15 event. ‘Our players are not nervous. It’s an FIH tournament and everyone wants to focus on game only. On the basis of my experience of playing in India, I can say that good Hockey will be encouraged.
Our team can expect good support from the crowd as we are not in the same pool with India,’ Pakistan Junior Hockey coach Mazur ul Hassan said. Hassan, a member of Pakistani team during the 1982 Asian Games, said playing in India will be a memorable experience for his team. ‘The beauty of hockey still lies in India and Pakistan.’