Lahore, May 5: Newly-appointed hockey team head coach Manzur ul Hassan believes Pakistan erred by not taking part in the first edition of the FIH Pro League back in 2019, saying it denied players of valuable exposure against top opposition.
Pakistan had been excluded from the inaugural FIH Pro League after withdrawing from their first three matches. As a result they had to play in the second divisions Nations Cup alongside lower-ranked teams before earning a promotion back to the Pro League.
Hassan is currently overseeing a training camp ahead of next month’s Pro League leg, where Pakistan are set to India.
He said his immediate priority is to ensure Pakistan performs strongly at the Asian Games and secures direct qualification for the 2028 LA Olympics. (PTI)
