ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has said that it is too early to expect good results from the national team as it will take two to three years to get the national game back on track.

Talking to APP, PHF secretary Shahbaz Ahmed Senior said the federation was focusing on under-18 players.

“The U-18 hockey players had shown great fighting spirit in Australia’s national hockey championship and defeated their top clubs.

“I am sure our hockey will regain lost glory but we have to give our players some time,” he added.

Responding to a question, he said some changes would also be made in the senior hockey team.

He said 60 senior probables are attending national training camp under new head coach Farhat Khan here at the Naseer Bunda Hockey Stadium.

The players are preparing for the 10th Asia Cup, scheduled to be held in Bangladesh from Oct 12 to 22.

Speaking about the Pakistan Hockey League, he said talks were underway in order to finalise the league.

Published in Dawn, August 2nd, 2017