I am disappointed that the Malaysian team did not participate in the event due to medical reasons in the Asian Champions Trophy. I want Pakistan to play against the best teams in Asia. The main purpose of achieving high performance is to play against the best team. I will check in which areas we need to improve, Head Coach Pakistan Hockey Team, Siegfried Aikman.
Commenting on the decision of the Malaysian Hockey Confederation not to participate in the Asian Champions Trophy due to medical reasons, the head coach of the Pakistan hockey team said that the Malaysian hockey team is one of the best teams in the region. And I want Pakistan to play against the best teams in Asia. He said that the main purpose of high performance sports is to play against the best team. Newly-appointed head coach of the national hockey team, Siegfried Aikman said that during the event, he would closely monitor the strengths and weaknesses of the team’s players and evaluate that in what areas need to be improved to achieve high performance. He said that Pakistan has the potential to compete against all Asian teams. Malaysia was a good target for Pakistan; its participation would have further enhanced the competitive atmosphere. Head Coach Pakistan Hockey Team Siegfried Aikman said that I wish the players of the Malaysian team all the best and pray for the health of their players. I hope they appear on the playgrounds soon.