ISLAMABAD, DEC 14 (DNA) – For the first time in the history of Pakistan hockey, the registration of hockey clubs across the country is being launched through an online portal. The process will formally commence on December 15, a move being described by the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) as a major step towards promoting transparency, merit, and modern governance.
According to the PHF, the online portal will initially be opened for hockey clubs in Punjab from December 15 to December 20 for a period of five days. Subsequently, the registration process for hockey clubs from other provinces will take place from December 21 to December 30.
In line with the directives of the Standing Committee of the Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC), the Pakistan Hockey Federation has devised a comprehensive three-phase election plan.
- The first phase involves the registration of clubs.
- The second phase, from January 5 to January 30, will cover scrutiny and district-level elections.
- In the third phase, elections will be held at the provincial level, followed by elections of the Pakistan Hockey Federation.
For the scrutiny of registered clubs, a committee will be constituted comprising representatives from the Pakistan Hockey Federation, provincial associations, and the Pakistan Sports Board, ensuring that all decisions are taken strictly on merit.
Moreover, the federation has decided to establish a two-member Election Commission. Sources indicate that members of this commission will be drawn from the Pakistan Army and the Supreme Court Bar.
It is also noteworthy that, for the first time in Pakistan’s history, representatives of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) and the Asian Hockey Federation will participate in the Pakistan Hockey Federation elections as observers, overseeing the electoral process.
Hockey clubs can complete their registration by clicking on the designated online portal link.
