Former Olympian Khawaja Junaid banned for life – News Panda

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12 players were on the field against Japan in the Asia Cup, which led to pakistan‘s defeat, report (Photo: File) pakistan Hockey Federation banned former Olympian and national team manager Khawaja Junaid for life. According to Express news, Khawaja Junaid was the manager of the pakistan hockey team during the Asia Cup and during the Asia Cup match against Japan, 12 players were sent to the field, due to which one goal of the national team was disqualified and thus pakistan World Cup. I failed to qualify. 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. Read more: Asia Hockey Cup; Japan beat pakistan 3-2 PHF legal advisor Mian Ali Ashfaq is of the view that Khawaja Junaid caused a lot of jingle. 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. The issue of feeding 12 players in the match against Japan was serious, Khawaja Junaid did not appear in the committee, he said through WhatsApp that he is not responsible. According to FIH rules, all matters are the responsibility of the manager, PH. The President has approved the ban.
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