Tahir, Rashad to attend FIH coaching, umpiring courses in Malaysia

ISLAMABAD, Apr 7 (APP): Former coach Olympian Tahir Zaman and former international hockey umpire and FIH Umpires’ Manager Rashad Mahmood Butt have been nominated by International Hockey Federation (fih) and Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) to attend two international courses for coaching and umpiring in Ipoh, Malaysia during the ongoing 25th Azlan Shah Hockey Tournament. Tahir shall lead the coaching course, whereas the umpiring course shall be conducted by Rashad Butt, respectively, said a press release issued by Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF). The two courses will help identify and train competent umpires and coaches for hockey, which would ultimately help in improving hockey standards at national and international levels.