LAHORE: Pakistan boys’ U-16 hockey team has been announced to participate in the second Boys’ U-16 Asia Cup, to be held in Singapore from April 4 to 7. Pakistan coach Tahir Zaman has been appointed as coach and manager of the team.

From Pakistan, Hassan Akhtar Rasool and Amir Hamza will also act as judge and umpire in this tournament.

Team: Sheraz Hafeez, Mubasshar Ali, Sikandar Mustafa, Adeel Latif, Mohammad Atiq (vice-captain), Nohaiz Zahid Malik (captain), Junaid Kamal, Junaid Manzoor, Shan Irshad and Roman Khan.

Officials: Tahir Zaman (manager / head coach), Zaheer Ahmad Babar, Rehan Butt, Sabir Ali (coaches), Mubasshar Mohsin (physio).—Sports Reporter

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