ISLAMABAD: National coach Faheem Gul could part ways with the Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) after citing differences with the management and meagre economic benefits as big 'irritants' hampering his job. “I am thinking to call it a day, mainly because I don’t see any good things coming my way,” Faheem, a former national player who touched World No.7 ranking during his peak years, told Dawn.
The national coach, possessing international qualification and also ranked as one of the top coaches in Asia, pointed out: “I am giving my best and since 2007 onwards things had been going pretty fine at the PSF. However, now I don’t feel comfortable.
“I have coaching offers from several countries but I am weighing up my options and will go for the best one in case my concerns are not resolved by the PSF,” expressed a dissatisfied Faheem while refraining from elaborating the reasons compelling him to leave the PSF.
Faheem was instrumental in reviving Pakistan’s squash fortunes as players like Aamir Atlas Khan, Farhan Mahboob, Yasir Butt, Mansoor Zaman, Waqas Mahboob, Danish Atlas, Maria Toor and a number of new youngsters fared much better on the international circuit under his training.
Under Faheem’s training, Aamir Atlas ad Farhan Mahboob won medals at the 2010 Asian Games and were later given cash awards by the government. However, only a scanty financial benefit was extended to Faheem.
“I was not given the economic benefit specifically after the Asian Games where our players won medals because of my training,” complained Faheem.
