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27-3 Pakistan to play in Spain

2010-03-27 02:03:00

Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has received an invitation from their Spanish counterparts to play a hockey series in Spain from July 9-16.

“The Spainish Hockey Federation has invited us to play a hockey series in July. They have given us a choice either to play a series against them or play a triangular tournament in which France would also be involved,” a reliable source said on Friday.

He said that the final decision of featuring in the event would be taken by the new executive board, which would meet within a week. “Most probably the board would decide in favour of featuring in the tournament as this would be very helpful for the players,” he added.

He further said that Pakistan would be having an edge over Beijing Olympics silver medalist Spain as they have beaten Spain in the World Cup pool match recently. Although Pakistan defeated Spain in the pool match of the World Cup held in Delhi, India, Spain clinched the fifth spot whereas Pakistan ended on 12th spot.

Source The new.com.pk