Mohyuddin Wani outlines reform roadmap, promises elections and better governance to rebuild Pakistan hockey
Inter-Provincial Coordination Secretary Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani has taken charge as ad hoc president of Pakistan Hockey Federation. PHOTO: APP
ISLAMABAD:
Secretary Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani has vowed to revive and strengthen the country’s national game after taking charge as ad-hoc president of Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF).
In a statement on Friday, following his appointment, Wani assured stakeholders of a comprehensive plan aimed at stabilizing the federation, rebuilding confidence and revamping the team management to restore Pakistan’s lost glory in international hockey.
“As the newly appointed ad hoc president of the PHF, I assure stakeholders of our commitment to revive and strengthen hockey in Pakistan,” he said, adding that immediate steps were taken to address pressing organizational and administrative issues.
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He said the short-term focus would remain on stabilizing the federation’s affairs, while a medium-term roadmap would include developing a clear strategic vision, improving coaching and training structures and promoting institutional coordination between relevant bodies.
He emphasized the need for improved governance and effective resource management and noted that efforts would be made to forge partnerships with the private sector to provide better support to players and the national setup.
“Our players should focus on training and matches while we do the rest,” he noted, reiterating that athletes’ welfare and performance will remain at the center of reforms.
Highlighting institutional support for the revival of the sport, Wani said all concerned organizations were bent on bringing back the glory of Pakistan’s national game. He also announced that elections for new PHF leadership would be conducted to ensure a smooth and democratic transition.
In a key administrative decision, the ad-hoc president announced the immediate lifting of the two-year ban imposed on national team captain Ammad Butt, saying transparency and fairness would guide all decisions during his tenure.
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Wani expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for reposing confidence in him and urged all stakeholders to work collectively for the betterment of hockey in the country. “Let us work together to restore Pakistan’s hockey glory,” he said.
Wani’s pledges come a day after former PHF president Tariq Bugti resigned following complaints from national team players in last week’s whitewash tour and after Shehbaz launched an inquiry.
Ammad Butt had slammed the PHF and blamed the body for not paying for a hotel, with players forced to wash their clothes and dishes in what they considered substandard accommodation in Hobart, Tasmania.
