As the EuroHockey Indoor Junior Championship, Men - Lisbon 2017 approaches, it is time to get to know the main characters of the event taking place between 13th to 15th January.
 
Chahir Panschiri, one of the EuroHockey Lisbon 2017 National Umpires, kindly shared his thoughts about the incoming tournament, as well as his opinion about the hosting country, Portugal.


As one of the EuroHockey Lisbon 2017 National Umpires, what do you expect of this tournament?
I am sure that we will see a good level of hockey and also good skills from the players.
 
Have you ever visited Portugal or Lisbon?
Yes, I have visited Portugal a few times. The first time, I visited a small village called Lamego. My best friend is from that city. I spent one month there and a few years latter I went to Lousada, this time was for hockey reasons. What I like about Portuguese people is that they are very open and friendly.
 
What are you hoping to find?
It will be my first time in Lisbon, I've heard a lot of good things about the city and the people. I will come in the future to discover the city and it’s history.