Pakistan hockey captain Ammad Butt revealed that the players haven't been paid by the Pakistan Hockey Federation for six months.
Unfortunately, the team couldn't qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics, losing 3-2 to New Zealand. Ammad thanked fans for support but highlighted the challenges the players face, such as lack of facilities, government support, sponsorship, and media coverage.
He mentioned enduring these issues for a decade and questioned how much longer they could endure. Despite the team's efforts, this marks the third consecutive failure to qualify for the Olympics. Ammad asked for fair treatment, emphasizing hockey as the national game, and requested support for their future endeavors.
Unfortunately, the team couldn't qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics, losing 3-2 to New Zealand. Ammad thanked fans for support but highlighted the challenges the players face, such as lack of facilities, government support, sponsorship, and media coverage.
He mentioned enduring these issues for a decade and questioned how much longer they could endure. Despite the team's efforts, this marks the third consecutive failure to qualify for the Olympics. Ammad asked for fair treatment, emphasizing hockey as the national game, and requested support for their future endeavors.