Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Safraz Bugti Congratulates Tayyab Ikram on Election as International Hockey Federation President

Independent Report. Nov. 11
Quetta, November 11: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Safraz Bugti has congratulated Tayyab Ikram on his unopposed election as President of the International Hockey Federation for an eight-year term. In a felicitation message, the Chief Minister stated that Pakistan’s presidency of the International Hockey Federation is an honor, and Ikram’s unanimous election from among 120 countries is testament to Pakistan’s significant presence in the sport.

The Chief Minister expressed optimism that Ikram’s leadership will promote hockey in Pakistan, playing a pivotal role in the development and promotion of the sport nationwide. He also congratulated Pakistan’s outstanding hockey player, Sufyan Khan, on being titled the world’s emerging player.

Bugti envisioned a future where Pakistan would regain its prominence in international hockey, with the International Hockey Federation and National Hockey Federation presidents collaborating to revive the sport’s fields.

This development highlights Pakistan’s continued influence in international hockey, with the Pakistan Hockey Federation playing a crucial role in promoting the sport domestically ¹.