Alas, what is this time on Pak! ‘We even washed the dishes…’ the skipper recounted the treatment he received at the hotel
Pakistan national hockey team had to wash dishes : The Pakistan National Hockey Team’s recent tour of Australia has once again exposed the country’s poor governance of the sport. Entering the second phase of the FIH Pro League, the Pakistani team has not only lost matches but also faced a disgraceful situation off the field. After returning to Lahore airport, team captain Shakeel Ahmed Butt revealed many things to the media. Pakistan Hockey Federation has also been heavily criticized. What exactly is this case? Let us get information about this.
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Pakistan team washed the dishes
Pakistan captain Shakeel Ahmed Butt explained that his team in Australia not only had to roam the streets due to lack of hotel bookings but also washed the dishes before leaving for the match. Shakeel Ahmed Butt said, “Now the water is running over our heads. We cannot continue to play under the current management of the federation.” He also added, “How can we expect good results when the players have to clean the kitchen and wash the dishes before going out to play a match?”
Many problems faced by players
Pakistan team had to face many difficulties in this tour. They also had to wait for 13-14 hours at Sydney airport before boarding the flight to Canberra. After reaching the hotel, he learned that the booking could not be made due to non-payment of advance payment by the Pakistan Hockey Federation. Players and staff roamed the streets for hours. Later, a hotel was arranged with the help of local Pakistanis. The captain added that “The booking through Airbnb was only for 10 days, but the team was supposed to stay there for 13 days. After 10 days, they had to shift their stay to a cheaper and less well-equipped hotel. Meanwhile, the Pakistan Sports Board confirmed that they had given PHF 1 crore for hotel arrangements, but it was not properly utilized by the federation.”
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Poor performance by Pakistan
During the tour of Australia, Pakistan played matches against Australia and Germany, but the Pakistan team had to accept defeat in all these matches. Lost the first match against Australia 2-3. Meanwhile, an inquiry into the matter has been ordered by Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, who is the main patron of the PHF.
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