PHF resolves women players’ suspension issues

LAHORE: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) in a dramatic fashion on Monday resolved the suspension issue of two female players who were suspended for an indefinite period by PHF women wing over their claims of harassment by Coach Saeed Khan. On Monday, the two female players met the PHF officials, secretary Shahbaz Ahmed and disciplinary committee chairman Naveed Alam and made themselves available for selection. The announcement of their suspension was made by the PHF Secretary Women’s Wing during a press conference. She rejected the claims made by Syeda Saadia which were backed by another player, Iqra Javaid and termed it as a ‘drama’. Syeda Saadia’s teammate Iqra Javaid had backed the allegations made by the goalkeeper against the national women’s hockey team in a video clip that she posted on social media. The two players in their meeting with the PHF officials claimed that their dispute was with the head coach and now they are available for Pakistan hockey team. Later talking to media, Naveed Alam said the issue has been amicably resolved and the two female players are now available for selection for selection in national team.