ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has introduced a new merit-based selection system for the national senior men’s hockey team’s World Cup training camp, saying the move is aimed at ensuring transparency, fairness and the selection of the best-performing players.
According to the federation, players will be assessed in five key areas: game awareness, technical skills, physical fitness, mental strength and attitude. During the trials and the training camp, the coaching staff will award scores from one to five in each category.
Under the proposed criteria, a player will be required to secure a minimum score of three or above in at least three of the five evaluation areas to qualify for the World Cup training camp.
The PHF said the proposed selection framework had been prepared by international coaches in accordance with global standards. It added that modern technology, including GPS tracking systems and video performance analysis, would be used to assess players and ensure an objective and transparent selection process.
The proposed selection criteria and recommendations will be submitted to the Selection Committee and the President of the Pakistan Hockey Federation for final approval.
The federation reaffirmed that the national squad for the Hockey World Cup would be selected strictly on the basis of merit, performance and scientific performance analysis, with the aim of fielding a strong and competitive team at the global event.
