Recent Leadership & Elections

• In October 2024, during a special meeting, Asif Bajwa (former Olympian) was made the new President of PHA. Mian Zahid Iqbal from Sargodha District was appointed General Secretary, and Danish Kaleem was made Treasurer. The News International

• However, in December 2024, there was another election in which Malik Muhammad Ahmad Saeed was elected President of PHA. Muhammad Yasin was elected Secretary General. In that same meeting the association imposed a 10-year ban on Asif Bajwa, Danish Kaleem, Mian Zahid Iqbal, Haroon Saeed, Kashif Ali, and others for alleged formation of a “parallel organisation.” The News International

Key People (Recent)

• Malik Muhammad Ahmad Saeed — President (as per December 2024 election) of PHA. The News International

• Muhammad Yasin — Secretary General (as of the same December 2024 meeting). The News International

• Asif Bajwa, Danish Kaleem, Mian Zahid Iqbal etc. were office bearers earlier (before December 2024) but later got banned for 10 years by PHA for forming a parallel body. The News International+1

What PHA Does / Its Functions

From reports and news items, its duties include:

• Organizing trials and selections of Punjab teams for national tournaments. E.g., hockey trials for Punjab teams in the National Youth Games. The Nation

• Overseeing inter-club, inter-division, and regional tournaments within Punjab. For example, the “Al-Barak Punjab Hockey League” held in Okara Garrison. Radio Pakistan

• Liaison with Sports Board Punjab and PHF for development programs, funding, and infrastructure. Peak Point+1

• Representing Punjab in national level matches and championships under PHF. They help ensure players from the province get exposure and chances.

Issues, Controversies, and Challenges

• Parallel organisations / conflict: The 10-year ban on former leaders for “forming parallel organisation” indicates internal conflict / governance issues. The News International

• Frequent leadership changes: The office-bearers changed from Asif Bajwa to Malik Ahmad Saeed in a short span, showing political or organizational instability.

• Funding / Infrastructure: Though not always explicitly detailed, budget/facility issues are often part of the discussion for hockey in Punjab, along with reviving the sport’s past glory. For example, the government recently declared a “state of emergency to revive hockey” in Punjab and took steps for grassroots etc. The Nation+1

• Transparency and merit: In earlier reports, expectations were expressed that PHA under new leadership (e.g. Mian Zahid Iqbal, Asif Bajwa) would adopt merit-based policies. But the ban and re-election suggests trust or credibility issues among stakeholders. The News International+1

Context & Support Bodies

• Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) is the national body for hockey; PHA works under its umbrella for provincial representation. International Hockey Federation+1

• Sports Board Punjab (SBP) is relevant in funding, infrastructure and oversight. The SBP holds trials, selection committees, and organizes programs to support provincial sports including hockey. The Nation+1

• National Hockey Stadium, Lahore is a major facility. PHA likely uses this stadium (or its component facilities) for major events