LAHORE: Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) President Mohyuddin Wani has announced a sweeping strategic reform agenda aimed at reviving hockey in Pakistan and restoring its global stature.
The roadmap emphasises long-term institutional reforms rather than short-term fixes, signaling a new era for the sport. At the core of the reforms is a commitment to accountability. A 90-day verification process will scrutinize all hockey clubs nationwide to ensure authenticity. Following this audit, free and fair elections are scheduled within six to nine months under impartial supervision. The PHF will also undergo professional restructuring, operating through six specialised departments includings Human Resources, Finance, Marketing, Sports Medicine, High Performance and International Liaison.
Wani’s plan places strong emphasis on youth engagement. Structured hockey programs will be introduced in schools and colleges for both boys and girls, ensuring early exposure to the sport. A pioneering digital profiling system will track performance-based records of young players, while a new U-21 pipeline—developed in collaboration with the Higher Education Commission (HEC)—will see an inter-university championship serve as a feeder system for the junior national team.
To make hockey commercially viable, PHF has signed a landmark three-year Corporate Revival Partnership with PTCL, which will launch a National Hockey League. Infrastructure upgrades are also planned, with artificial turf surfaces from the Netherlands and Australia to be installed in underprivileged districts. Additionally, the federation will encourage the revival of departmental teams, such as Pakistan Customs, to provide jobs and stability for players.
As part of agenda, the PHF has outlined bold and measurable performance goals for the national team, signaling a determined push to restore Pakistan’s standing in world hockey.
The roadmap sets a clear timeline for progress. Within the next 24 months, the PHF aims to see Pakistan break back into the top 10 of the world rankings, a position the team has not held in recent years. This target reflects the federation’s confidence in its governance reforms, grassroots development programs, and renewed focus on high-performance structures. Beyond rankings, the agenda prioritizes podium finishes at major events. Securing a medal at the Asian Games is identified as a key milestone, both for regional dominance and as a stepping stone toward global competitiveness. The federation also has its sights firmly set on Olympic qualification, a goal that would mark Pakistan’s return to the sport’s grandest stage and reaffirm its legacy as a hockey powerhouse.
