Overview
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved Mohyuddin Wani as ad hoc Pakistan Hockey Federation president after Tariq Bugti stepped down.
- Bugti imposed a two-year suspension on captain Ammad Shakeel Butt before resigning, citing alleged misconduct by the skipper.
- A Pakistan Sports Board report cited administrative lapses, visa mismanagement and financial irregularities, detailing delayed visa filings, over Rs36 million in added costs and an unconfirmed AU$49,280 hotel advance.
- PSB Director General Noorish Sabah said the board released funds and arranged hotel bookings that the federation later cancelled, disputing PHF claims of delayed financing.
- Butt alleged players were forced to clean facilities, wash dishes and manage meals on a tight budget, while head coach Tahir Zaman offered to resign and accused some players of indiscipline.