{"id":533565,"date":"2026-02-26T06:59:45","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T01:59:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=533565"},"modified":"2026-02-26T06:59:45","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T01:59:45","slug":"pakistan-hockey-names-samiullah-chief-selector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/pakistan-hockey-names-samiullah-chief-selector\/","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan hockey names Samiullah chief selector"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Revival push<br \/>\nThe decision was recommended by the PHF Professional Development Committee<br \/>\nnews agency<br \/>\nislamabad<br \/>\nThe Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Flying Horse Samiullah as the Chief Selector of the Pakistan Men\u2019s Hockey Team, recommended by the PHF Professional Development Committee, comprising legendary Olympians Hasan Sardar and Islahuddin Siddiqui.<br \/>\nThis appointment is part of the PHF\u2019s broader strategy to revitalize hockey in Pakistan, focusing on grassroots development, high-performance training, and international competitiveness.<br \/>\nThe PHF has outlined a comprehensive Hockey Roadmap, which includes:<br \/>\nEstablishing a new team structure with a Selection Committee, Head Coach, and support staff. Creating a calendar of events for domestic and international competitions, Technical education for coaches, umpires, and officials, Talent hunt drives to identify and develop young players<br \/>\nThe PHF is also working to promote hockey at schools and colleges, revive inter-school and inter-collegiate competitions, and establish a high-performance center to support the growth of the sport.<br \/>\n\u201cWe are committed to taking Pakistan hockey to new heights,\u201d said the PHF President. \u201cWith Samiullah at the helm as Chief Selector, we are confident that our team will regain its former glory.\u201d<br \/>\nThe PHF looks forward to working with stakeholders, sponsors, and the hockey community to implement this roadmap and restore Pakistan\u2019s status as a hockey powerhouse.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Revival push The decision was recommended by the PHF Professional Development Committee news agency islamabad The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Flying Horse Samiullah as the Chief Selector of the Pakistan Men\u2019s Hockey Team, recommended by the PHF Professional Development Committee, comprising legendary Olympians Hasan Sardar and Islahuddin Siddiqui. 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