Pakistan Hockey Federation President Tariq Bugti Steps Down Amid Australia Tour Controversy
Published on: Feb. 19, 2026, 3:02 p.m. | Source: Free Press Journal
Pakistan Hockey Federation president Tariq Bugti resigned after controversy surrounding the national team’s troubled Australia tour. He blamed the Pakistan Sports Board for delaying funds needed for logistics & FIH Pro League preparations. The tour drew widespread criticism over alleged mismanagement, with reports claiming players lacked proper accommodation & had to handle basic tasks themselves.
