The Pakistan men's hockey team has departed Islamabad for Egypt to compete in the Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers, scheduled from March 1-7, 2026. This follows a tumultuous tour in Australia marked by severe administrative failures, including inadequate accommodations, which Captain Ammad Shakeel Butt criticized for impacting their preparation. In response to the backlash, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif initiated a formal inquiry into the Pakistan Hockey Federation's mismanagement, resulting in the resignation of former PHF president Tariq Bugti, who had controversially suspended Butt prior to stepping down. The suspension has since been revoked under the new leadership of interim president Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani, who has committed to governance reforms and player consultation to restore trust in the federation.
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Pakistan Hockey Team Departs For Egypt World Cup Qualifiers
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The Pakistan men's hockey team heads to Egypt for World Cup Qualifiers amid administrative turmoil. New leadership vows reforms as they aim for their first World Cup berth in eight years.
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