THE Malaysian Women's Hockey Federation (MWHF) hopes that the World Cup Qualifier will be played as scheduled in Chile although the country was hit by a devastating earthquake just days ago.
Malaysia are supposed to play in the Chile qualifier on April 24-May 2 which also involves the hosts, Australia, Ireland, Scotland and Trinidad and Tobago. "We are scheduled to depart for Chile on April 17 but with the current situation I am not sure if the tournament will be held there.

I have contacted the FIH (International Hockey Federation) regarding the matter and they are looking into it," said MWHF secretary S.

Shamala. FIH competitions manager Dennis Meredith said in an e-mail y to MWHA: "We have received a communication yesterday from the Chilean Hockey Federation about the problems.

At this stage it is hoped we will proceed with the tournament as planned but we need a couple of days to check to ensure everything will be in place. "All teams will be advised as soon as we are able to confirm all the arrangements."