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The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) on Wednesday imposed a life ban on 5 former Olympians for making an attempt to kind a parallel physique. PHF President Tariq Bugti stated that former Olympian and internationals Nasir Ali, Khalid Bashir, Saleem Nazim, Abbas Ali and Haider Ali had been banned for all times. “The PHF discovered them responsible of making an attempt to run a parallel federation, stealing PHF data and utilizing funds from a PHF account with out approval,” Bugti stated. Since final yr after Brigadier (retd) Sajjad Khokar was pressured to resign as PHF chief after being in energy for greater than two phrases, a power-struggle is occurring between two teams to take management of the PHF.
One group was headed by Bugti, an influential politician from Balochistan and the opposite by Sehla Reza, an influential politician from Karachi.
Haider Ali who was secretary normal with Khokar joined the PHF headed by Shehla Reza as secretary.
The Pakistan Sports activities Board and FIH later stated they might recognise the PHF headed by Bugti and former Olympian, Rana Mujahid after Shehla Reza on the directions of her celebration bigwigs, stepped away from her declare to be President and the battle.
“These group of individuals tried to sabotage the PHF affairs and stole vital paperwork and likewise illegally blocked a checking account which collected rents from our outlets, workplaces and warehouses on the Hockey Membership of Pakistan in Karachi,” Bugti stated.
He stated because of this the PHF had imposed a life ban on all the previous gamers who may not affiliate with the game in any capability.
Of the 5 banned Khalid Bashir and Nasir Ali have been celebrated defenders who gained Olympic medals whereas Saleem Nazim was additionally a excessive profile mid-fielder.
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