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Young hockey players react to Team USA success
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Young hockey players react to Team USA success

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — For the first time in the history of USA Hockey, both the men’s and women’s team won Olympic gold, an achievement that inspires the youth hockey teams in Sioux Falls. “So bo

FBI director joins US men's hockey team in locker room celebration of Olympic gold medal
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FBI director joins US men's hockey team in locker room celebration of Olympic gold medal

FBI Director Kash Patel joined the American men's hockey players in the locker room Sunday for a rowdy celebration of winning the gold medal in the Winter Olympics. While he was in Milan, the U.S. Secret Service shot and killed an armed man who had driven into Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump’s resort in Florida. Hours later, around the time the game against Canada was headed into overtime, Patel posted on X that the FBI was “dedicating all necessary resources in the investigation.”

'Will not allow Pakistan's dignity to be compromised': Mohsin Naqvi steps in after hockey fiasco
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'Will not allow Pakistan's dignity to be compromised': Mohsin Naqvi steps in after hockey fiasco

PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi backed Pakistan hockey players after they accused the PHF of abandoning them during the Australia tour. Players said they had no hotel and had to cook and clean themselves, sparking outrage. Naqvi promised full support, financial aid, and help with training, while captain Ammad Shakeel Butt’s suspension is set to be reversed. The incident exposed serious mismanagement in Pakistan hockey.

Hockey turmoil deepens after PHF chief steps down
BusinessDawn6d ago

Hockey turmoil deepens after PHF chief steps down

(LEFT) PHF President Tariq Hussain Bugti announces his resignation; while, PCB Chairman and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi meets players from the national team.—Dawn • PM accepts Tariq Bugti’s resignation, Wani named interim president • Outgoing chief imposes two-year ban on captain Ammad Butt before quitting • PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi meets players, hands ‘compensation’ cheques • PSB blames PHF for mismanagement; Bugti alleges board delayed payments • Shake-up follows Australia tour fiasco, when players were left without hotel upon arrival LAHORE / ISLAMABAD: Amid a deepening crisis in Pakistan hockey, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday accepted the resignation of Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) President Tariq Hussain Bugti and appointed Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) Federal Secretary Mohiy­uddin Ahmed Wani as ad-hoc president of the federation. The premier also accepted the resignations of PHF Secretary Rana Mujahid and Treasurer Shahid Pervaiz Bhandara. Their replacements had not been announced until late Thursday night. The developments came amid controversy over the national team’s tour of Australia for the FIH Pro League, where accommodation arrangements could not be secured on time, forcing players to spend several hours on the road. The team’s overall performance in the Pro League also came under criticism. In addition, PHF elections had been facing delays. Mr Bugti had been appointed by interim prime minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar to hold elections but did not complete the process during his tenure. Similarly, in his tenure, Mr Bugti-led PHF was accused of inaction over alleged corruption, pointed out by the Auditor General of Pakistan. There are more than 100 audit paras related to the PHF, and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has been probing the matter for over a year. Speaking after his appointment, Mr Wani said the governance mechanism of the PHF would be improved. “In the next six weeks, we will prepare a business plan for the PHF and take steps to run this federation on professional grounds,” he said. He added that IPC would form a working group with all sports boards and education bodies to focus on grassroots development and that international trainers and coaches would also be engaged. “There is no shortage of resources, but the PHF is facing financial management issues. We will work on this,” he said, adding that he would ensure free, fair and transparent elections. “Hockey, being the national game, is close to our hearts and we will take every possible step to bring positive change,” he said. National captain ‘banned’ Earlier on Thursday, before the prime minister’s decision, Mr Bugti announced his resignation, but not before imposing a two-year ban on national captain Ammad Shakeel Butt, citing findings of a committee regarding alleged misconduct. “I received a message (from a certain quarter) and I am resigning from the post as it is not a big issue. Had the prime minister asked me six months earlier, I would have left,” Mr Bugti said, appealing to the prime minister and Field Marshal Asim Munir to constitute an independent committee to probe the entire episode. He said he was ready to face any punishment if found responsible. However, shortly after Mr Bugti’s resignation, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi met the hockey players, including Ammad Butt and Hanan Shahid. In a message on X, Mr Naqvi said: “I am not becoming Hockey Federation President but we will assist players till this turmoil ends.” Talking to the media after the meeting, Mr Butt said Mr Naqvi directed that a training camp be set up in Lahore from Friday for the World Cup qualifiers to be held in Egypt and that immediate steps be taken to hire foreign coaches. Mr Butt said former Pakistan coach Roelant Oltmans had been contacted and might join the team directly in Egypt. On the reported two-year ban, Mr Butt said Mr Naqvi told him there was no ban and that the same team which toured Australia would travel to Egypt. The ban had reportedly been imposed under the PHF constitution, raising questions over the process for its reversal. The PCB later issued a statement confirming Mr Naqvi’s meeting with the players and announcing that cheques of Rs1,000,000 had been distributed to each member of the national team, which took second position in the last six international tournaments. The cricket board said Mr Naqvi had assured full cooperation in streamlining the affairs of the players and confirmed that tickets, hotel accommodation and kits would be arranged for the World Cup qualifying round. Outgoing PHF president Mr Bugti told Dawn that arrangements for the qualifiers had already been made through a grant from the Balochistan government. PSB-PHF blame game Meanwhile, the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) issued a statement rejecting allegations levelled by the PHF and placing responsibility for the Australia tour’s mismanagement on the federation. The PSB said it had fulfilled all financial obligations for the FIH Pro League Phase 2 in Hobart and made timely payments. It alleged that the PHF had submitted visa applications late and with incomplete information, delaying the team’s departure from Feb 2 to Feb 5. According to the PSB, it bore Rs27.1 million in air ticket expenses and an additional Rs9.7m burden caused by the visa delays. It said that, at the PHF’s request, an advance of 49,280 Australian dollars was issued for hotel accommodation, along with daily allowances of USD 1,610 per player and USD 3,000 for miscellaneous expenses. The PSB also stated that while the PHF had sought a total grant of Rs350m for the Pro League, the government approved Rs250m, with the remaining amount to be arranged by the federation. It alleged that most of the PSB’s grant had been spent on salaries and foreign tours of PHF officials, prompting the board to stop issuing direct grants. In contrast, Mr Bugti had alleged that the PSB failed to make timely payments for hotel bookings and criticised the formation of a probe committee comprising PSB officials. He also urged the formation of a Pakistan Hockey Board and the transfer of stadium control to the PHF to generate funds. Meanwhile, Hockey legend Shahbaz Ahmed Senior, who had opposed Pakistan’s participation in the Pro League, said the national game deserved special treatment from the government. He criticised the heavy expenditure on the league and said the funds should have been directed towards grassroots development in schools, colleges and districts. Pakistan, a four-time World Cup winner and three-time Olympic champion, has faced a prolonged decline in international hockey over the past 30 years, amid repeated allegations of poor administration and negligence in the PHF officialdom, non-existent planning and upgrading, sheer lack of accountability, nepotism and a high frequency of changes in the federation. Published in Dawn, February 20th, 2026

Astana Team Wins Youth Hockey Tournament in Canada
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Astana Team Wins Youth Hockey Tournament in Canada

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s Astana Team claimed victory at the 2026 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament in Canada, winning the AA Elite division, the second-highest tier of the competition, reported the Kazakhstan Hockey Federation’s press service on Feb. 23.  According to Presidential Press Secretary Aibek Smadiyarov, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated the young hockey players on their… The p...

Magic vs Suns Feb 20 2026: injury report, status, H2H & team stats updates
SportTimes of India5d ago

Magic vs Suns Feb 20 2026: injury report, status, H2H & team stats updates

Orlando Magic and Phoenix Suns clash Saturday with key players sidelined. Orlando, leading the Southeast Division, faces a Suns team second in the Pacific. With scoring threats out, expect role players and bench units to shine. Rebounding and free-throw advantage could tip the scales for Orlando in this crucial positioning game.

Olympic Update—How Hurricanes are doing and when they are playing next
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Olympic Update—How Hurricanes are doing and when they are playing next

Once the hockey players arrived in Italy, the action moved on in a fast an furious manner. Since Wednesday, nations have been playing each other in their round robin groups to establish seeding this week. With the United States winning 5-1 over Germany on Sunday, all of the seeding has now been set and we […]

Heat vs 76ers injury report: Who’s in, who’s out?
SportTimes of India7h ago

Heat vs 76ers injury report: Who’s in, who’s out?

Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers clash on February 25, 2026, in a crucial Eastern Conference matchup. With playoff seeding on the line, both teams face availability challenges. While key players like Adebayo and Herro are set for Miami, Embiid's status is uncertain for Philadelphia. Expect a competitive battle for sixth place.

Rhode Island High School Hockey Game Shooting Leaves Three Dead
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Rhode Island High School Hockey Game Shooting Leaves Three Dead

A shooting at a Rhode Island high school hockey game resulted in three fatalities, including the suspect, and left three others in critical condition. Authorities believe the incident stemmed from a family dispute and have assured the community there is no further threat.

SportTimes of India13d ago

Team Canada rules out Brad Marchand, Josh Morrissey vs Switzerland

Team Canada faces Switzerland at the 2026 Winter Olympics without key players Josh Morrissey and Brad Marchand. Morrissey is sidelined with an undisclosed injury sustained against Czechia, while Marchand's absence remains unexplained. Seth Jarvis is set to make his Olympic debut, replacing Morrissey on the third line, with Travis Sanheim also stepping into the lineup.