LAHORE: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) on Tuesday said it was trying to help ailing former Olympian Mansoor Ahmed in all possible means and manners. Former Pakistan captain and legendary goalkeeper Mansoor has been battling deteriorating heart condition for quite some time. “The PHF has paid for his outstanding dues, amounting to Rs.300,000 at the hospital where he remained admitted recently. In addition, the national federation has sent a cheque of half a million rupees to his mother,” a spokesman for the PHF said. The spokesman added that on the PHF request, the Prime Minister’s Office has already contacted Mansoor’s family to enquire about the requirements related to his treatment. “The Director General Pakistan Sports Board has also been requested to help the great player, who played heroic role in Pakistan hockey’s last two big victories, World Cup 1994 and the Champions Trophy 1994. The PHF’s representatives are in constant touch with Mansoor’s family and also visit him quite often,” he concluded. Published in Daily Times, March 21st 2018.