Hockey India invites PHF for bilateral series talks
Resumption on regular basis likely early next year: Bajwa
KARACHI:
Hockey India has invited Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) officials to finalise terms for a regular bilateral series between the two countries, confirmed PHF Secretary Asif Bajwa on Monday.
Speaking to The Express Tribune, Bajwa said he along with PHF President Qasim Zia would visit India next month for this purpose.
“The series may be resumed early next year,” said Bajwa, adding that PHF’s priority would be to host Indian team first.
The PHF has come under fire after the London Olympics, with former hockey greats gearing up to launch a campaign against it.
Samiullah, Shahnaz Sheikh, Qamar Zia, Qamar Ibrahim and Salim Sherwani besides others, want to start a campaign calling for the removal of PHF officials.
Country’s chef de mission for Olympics has also called for a cut in the funds allocated to the PHF.
Hockey India has invited Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) officials to finalise terms for a regular bilateral series between the two countries, confirmed PHF Secretary Asif Bajwa on Monday.
Speaking to The Express Tribune, Bajwa said he along with PHF President Qasim Zia would visit India next month for this purpose.
“The series may be resumed early next year,” said Bajwa, adding that PHF’s priority would be to host Indian team first.
The PHF has come under fire after the London Olympics, with former hockey greats gearing up to launch a campaign against it.
Samiullah, Shahnaz Sheikh, Qamar Zia, Qamar Ibrahim and Salim Sherwani besides others, want to start a campaign calling for the removal of PHF officials.
Country’s chef de mission for Olympics has also called for a cut in the funds allocated to the PHF.