LAHORE, Nov 13: Wouter Tazelaar, the Dutch hockey consultant currently in Pakistan on the invitation of Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) had an extensive meeting with PHF Secretary Asif Bajwa at the National Hockey Stadium on Thursday.

The former Dutch national player currently working as a trainer/coach in the Hoofdklasse competition and for Under-18 boys at the

Dutch Hockey Association also has the honour of introducing the latest academy system of hockey already implemented in Europe and other countries.

Wouter Tazelaar will also give a presentation to PHF President Qasim Zia on Friday after which the final decision about his appointment as consultant for the PHF will be made.

The PHF intends hiring a foreign consultant to guide it on reviving hockey in Pakistan.

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