ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Kabaddi Federation (PKF) has announced an emergency General Council meeting on December 27 and ordered an investigation after a national player was seen representing India at a tournament in Bahrain.
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The player in question, Ubaidullah Rajput, was among 16 participants at the 3rd GCC Kabaddi Cup, held on December 16 at the Gulf Air Club in Salmabad, Bahrain. Video footage showed Rajput wearing the Indian team shirt and waving the Indian flag, prompting strong reactions from the federation.
The Pakistan Kabaddi Federation has called an emergency meeting after player Ubaidullah Rajput wore an Indian jersey and waved their flag at a tournament, according to media reports.
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Pakistan Kabaddi Federation Secretary Rana Sarwar said Chairman Chaudhry Shafay Hussain convened the emergency meeting to address the matter. He clarified that while 16 Pakistani players participated, it was not Pakistan’s national team, no official permission or NOC (No Objection Certificate) was obtained, and the federation had not been informed.
Sarwar described the incident as “unacceptable” and emphasized that playing for a foreign team and waving its flag would not be tolerated. He said the federation would investigate the player’s actions and take the “strictest action,” also targeting self-styled promoters who organized the event without proper authorization.
While club-level participation involving players from multiple countries is acceptable, Sarwar stressed that representing a foreign country under Pakistan’s name is “regrettable” and damages the nation’s reputation.
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The tournament featured teams from Bahrain, Kuwait, Dubai, and Oman. The Pakistan Kabaddi Federation swift response underscores its commitment to protecting the integrity of Pakistani sports and ensuring national representation is respected.