Once a powerhouse of the sport, three-time gold medallists Pakistan are among the most successful team in Olympic hockey, For the first time in the game's history, also failed to qualify for the World Cup last year, an event that they have won more times than any other country. "The morale in the Pakistan squad was very low after today's loss".
Pakistan lost the glory of hockey after introduction of artificial pitch. Country with 200 million population have only 8 artificial turf in the big cities in poor conditions. No home practice matches as no country wants to visit Pakistan because of security concerns . Strict rules and regulations limits asian players for their entry by european hockey clubs. 
By missing olympic games seems to be no end to financial problems faced by Pakistan hockey federation. Financial issues that could see their International hockey presence threatened. 
Former minister and President of Pakistan hockey federation Akhtar Rasool Chuahdry is concerned and wants to setup an acadmy for the longterm talent development . Chuahdry finds players’s education very important for the international hockey communication and he wants to work on that...