The newly appointed head coach of Pakistan hockey team, Tauqeer Ahmad Dar, has said that uncertainty hangs over the participation of Pakistan hockey team in the World Cup, being played in India later this month owing to the paucity of funds.
"At the moment, we are not sure if the team will be taking part in the World Cup,” he told.
Tauqeer Ahmad Dar appointed as the coach of the men’s team after the Dutchman Roelant Oltmans stepped down from the post.
“Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) is going through the worst financial crunch. The current circumstances have diminished the hopes of the team’s participation in the mega event,” “I have been requesting the PHF to provide funds so that the team can participate in the World Cup,” he further added.
"Hockey has lost its pride and the players are no more seen as heroes, we have to work hard to get our lost pride in this game,” he said.
Hockey World Cup 2018 will be held in Bhubaneswar, India from November 28 to December 16.