Chief selector of Pakistan hockey team resigns from his post

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Pakistan hockey team’s chief selector Islahuddin Siddiqui resigned from his post on Saturday due to the ordinary performance of team in World Hockey League 2015.

According to details, chief selector of Pakistan hockey team, Islahuddin Siddique resigned from his post because of poor performance showed by Pakistan team in World Hockey League 2015.

Earlier, Ireland team beat Pakistan hockey team by 1-0 in World Hockey League match at Antwerp Hockey Stadium, Belgium on Friday.

Pakistan team played match for fifth position stand but failed to deliver a punch to opponent team. Pakistan had a disappointing tournament as they had a solitary win in first game against Poland and two 2-2 draws against arch-rivals India and France; Pakistan also faced a 6-1 humiliating defeat against mighty Australia.

Pakistan finished third in pool A after playing a second consecutive 2-2 draw against France. Green shirts were to play pool B’s second-placed team in quarters.

Pakistan team won gold medal in 1984 for the last in their history. Pakistan team won four times bronze medal in Olympic games.

Pakistan team lost all hopes of playing next Olympic games after the 1-0 defeat from Ireland. Pakistan team was part of Olympic gamed since 1948.