Pakistan Hockey Federation banned former Olympian and national team manager Khawaja Junaid for life.
Khawaja Junaid was the manager of the Pakistan hockey team during the Asia Cup and during the match against Japan during the Asia Cup, 12 players were sent to the field, due to which one goal of the national team was disqualified and thus Pakistan qualified for the World Cup. .
Former Secretary PHF Asif Bajwa formed a committee to inquire into the matter, Khawaja Junaid had submitted his resignation before appearing before the inquiry committee.
Secretary of Hockey Federation Haider Hussain again asked for the committee’s report, in the light of the committee’s report, Olympian Khawaja Junaid has been banned for life.
PHF Legal Adviser Mian Ali Ashfaq is of the opinion that there was a lot of laughter due to Khawaja Junaid. He has shown mis-conduct due to which Pakistan could not qualify for the World Cup.
He said that action has been taken as per International Hockey Federation (IHF) rules. The committee called Khawaja Junaid but he did not come, due to which Khawaja Junaid will not be able to participate in any hockey activities.
