Pak confident of podium finish in London Olympics hockey challenge
Submitted by Rajiv Dhoot on Wed, 07/11/2012 - 14:05.
Lahore, July 11 : Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) secretary Asif Bajwa has claimed that the Pakistan team is well-prepared for the upcoming Olympics as the 18-man squad for the Games was revealed at the National Hockey Stadium.
"I was in Abbottabad and saw the boys in good shape and fitness and considering their level of preparation and the induction of some senior players, this team has the potential to reach at the podium in the Olympics Games," The Dawn quoted Bajwa, as saying.
Ali Shan and Mohammad Zubair were omitted from the list of 20 probables as the squad for London was finalised.
Only 16 players will be representing the team while two players would be in London as back-ups, and will remain with the national side at the Olympic Village. Bajwa said goalkeeper Imran Butt would be one of the two backup players while the other would be decided in London.
Pakistan, who last won an Olympic gold in 1984, will be holding a training camp in Birmingham where they will play a game against Scotland and a local club.
The team will then leave for London where they will play a game each against Belgium and Holland, on July 24 and 26 respectively. (ANI)
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