KARACHI, Dec 31: Pakistan is planning hard to clinch a gold medal at the 15th Champions Trophy starting in Kuala Lumpur from July 3,1993, hockey officials here said Thursday, reports AFP.

Pakistan is already set to host the 16th Champions Trophy in April 1994.

"We have a packed programme for our hockey team in 1993,” Nawaz Tiwana, president of the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF).

"It will expose our boys to International competitions prior to Champions Trophy,' Tiwana said. The PHF had already selected Mudassar Asghar as Its secretary.

Pakistan's major test at Kuala Lumpur would be in February when the Netherlands arrive to play several Tests.

"Our main aim is, the Olympic Gold,” Tiwana said adding that 1993 would be the year of reforming the Pakistan team. It is being infused with new blood for the Olympic encounters.

He said the Asia Cup at Hiroshima from November 4 to 14 will be yet another expo sure for Pakistani boys next year.