LAHORE: Pakistan hockey captain Ammad Shakil Butt has been denied a United Kingdom visa and will miss the national team’s upcoming matches in England during the final leg of the FIH Pro League, dealing a fresh setback to Pakistan hockey. According to sources, Ammad will not accompany the squad for the remaining four Pro League […]
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PHF announces 2026-27 national hockey calendar
Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) Tuesday announced its domestic hockey calendar for the 2026-27 season, featuring six major national events to be held in Islamabad, with all provincial sports departments, educational institutions, universities, district sports authorities and hockey associations directed to begin preparations immediately. According to a PHF statement, the new domestic season aims to strengthen […]
Pakistan U-18 hockey trials phase-I completed
Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) Monday completed the first phase of trials for the national Under-18 hockey team at the Naseer Bunda Hockey Stadium, Islamabad, ahead of the upcoming U-18 Asia Cup to be held in Kakamigahara, Japan. Following the conclusion of the initial assessment process, the PHF Selection Committee shortlisted 20 promising players for the […]
PHF bars nine overage players from U-18 National Youth Hockey Games
Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has barred nine players from participating in the National Under-18 Youth Hockey Games after they were found overage during a stringent scrutiny process. According to a PHF press release issued here on Monday, the federation’s scrutiny committee disqualified the players on grounds of age misrepresentation and exceeding the prescribed age limit […]
PHF president lauds national team for qualifying for Hockey World Cup
President of the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) Mohyuddin Ahmed Wani on Sunday paid glowing tribute to the national hockey team for their impressive performance in the World Cup Qualifiers, saying that qualifying for the mega event after an eight-year gap was a remarkable achievement. In a statement issued here, Wani congratulated the players and team […]
PHF appoints Samiullah as chief selector to spearhead hockey revival
Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has appointed former Olympian and legendary winger Samiullah, famously known as the “Flying Horse,” as chief selector of the Pakistan men’s hockey team as part of its ongoing efforts to revive the national game. According to a press release, the appointment was recommended by the PHF Professional Development Committee comprising Olympians […]
Wani vows to revive hockey after taking charge as PHF ad-hoc president
Secretary Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani has pledged to revive and strengthen the country’s national game after assuming charge as the ad-hoc President of the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF). In s statement on Friday, following his appointment, Wani assured stakeholders of a comprehensive plan aimed at stabilizing the federation, rebuilding trust and revamping team […]
Pakistan Hockey Federation lifts ban on captain Ammad Shakeel Butt
The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has lifted the two-year ban on national team captain Ammad Shakeel Butt, Federal Secretary for Inter-Provincial Coordination and Ad-Hoc Pakistan Hockey Federation President Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani announced on Thursday. The suspension was originally imposed by former PHF president Tariq Bugti, who resigned amid allegations of player mistreatment during a tour […]
PHF president resigns, blames sports board for Pro League mismanagement
Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) President Tariq Hussain Bugti announced his resignation on Thursday, citing mismanagement by the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) in handling funds for international tournaments, particularly the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Pro League. Addressing a press conference in Lahore, Bugti stated that his resignation had already been submitted to the prime minister. Blaming […]
National hockey team announced for Pro Hockey League, World Cup qualifiers
Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) on Wednesday announced the national hockey team for the Pro Hockey League and the World Cup qualifying round, with two changes made to the Pro League squad. The 20-member squad, accompanied by six officials, will depart for Australia on February 2, PHF Secretary Rana Mujahid said while announcing the team at […]