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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 mentioned 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 information and utilizing funds from a PHF account with out approval,” Bugti mentioned. Since final 12 months after Brigadier (retd) Sajjad Khokar was compelled to resign as PHF chief after being in energy for greater than two phrases, a power-struggle is happening 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 basic with Khokar joined the PHF headed by Shehla Reza as secretary.

The Pakistan Sports activities Board and FIH later mentioned they might recognise the PHF headed by Bugti and former Olympian, Rana Mujahid after Shehla Reza on the directions of her get together bigwigs, stepped away from her declare to be President and the battle.

“These group of individuals tried to sabotage the PHF affairs and stole necessary 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 mentioned.

He mentioned because of this the PHF had imposed a life ban on all the previous gamers who might now not affiliate with the game in any capability.

Of the 5 banned Khalid Bashir and Nasir Ali have been celebrated defenders who received Olympic medals whereas Saleem Nazim was additionally a excessive profile mid-fielder.

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