ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) Ad Hoc Committee has shortlisted foreign coaches, but empowered the technical committee to pick the best or look for a more suitable option. The President PHF President Mohyuddin Wani, who chaired the Committee meeting in Islamabad, has entrusted the task of picking the best coach to the Technical Committee consisting of Islahuddin and Hasan Sardar.
The PHF Ad Hoc Committee has unveiled a far-reaching ‘Strategic Reform Agenda’ aimed at resurrecting Pakistan hockey from years of decline and restoring its lost global glory. “Today is an important day for Pakistan hockey,” the PHF President declared. “Instead of seeking temporary fixes, we are implementing a long-term system that is independent, transparent, and capable of competing at the global level.”
At the heart of the agenda lies a decisive push to establish a democratic and transparent governance structure within the PHF. A strict 90-day scrutiny process will be launched to verify hockey clubs nationwide. A panel of legal experts, chartered accountants, and sports governance specialists will conduct financial and operational audits to ensure accountability.
Following the verification process, a publicly accessible list of legitimate voters will be issued, paving the way for free and fair elections within six to nine months under impartial supervision.
The PHF has decided to launch a nationwide Talent Hunt Programme in partnership with educational institutions. In collaboration with the Federal Board (FBISE) and the Inter-Board Committee (IBCC), school-level trials will identify emerging talent. Players will undergo digital profiling to create performance-based data records, a first-of-its-kind initiative in Pakistan hockey.
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) will sponsor a premier under-21 inter-university championship to serve as a direct feeder system for the junior national team. Officials believe this structured pipeline will create a sustainable talent ecosystem rather than relying on sporadic selection drives.
To ensure financial stability, the PHF has secured landmark corporate partnerships. A three-year “Corporate Revival Partnership” has been signed with PTCL, under which the PTCL National Hockey League will be launched to reintroduce competitive domestic hockey with commercial appeal.
These partnerships are expected to inject much-needed resources into the federation while making the sport commercially viable once again. Through diplomatic efforts led by Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the UK, used artificial turf surfaces will be procured from the Netherlands and Australia and installed in underprivileged districts, a move designed to bridge the infrastructure gap.
In a significant boost to departmental hockey, Pakistan Customs will establish new teams in Karachi and Lahore, reviving a tradition that once formed the backbone of Pakistan’s hockey dominance.
Shifa International Hospital will provide dedicated medical support, ensuring modern sports medicine facilities for national players. It was decided that federation will now operate through six professional departments:
• Human Resources
• Finance
• Marketing
• Sports Medicine
• High Performance
• International Liaison
Team management and high-performance strategy will be overseen by hockey greats including Samiullah, alongside Islahuddin Siddiqui and Hassan Sardar.
The ambitious targets are clear:
• Break into the top 10 world rankings within 24 months
• Secure an Asian Games medal
• Qualify for the Olympics
To fast-track reforms, the PHF has launched a 120-day emergency implementation plan that includes:
• Immediate scrutiny and audit of clubs
• Execution of agreements with HEC and the Federal Board
• Shortlisting and appointment of an international coach
• Verification of the electoral coll.
