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LAHORE: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has imposed two-year ban on umpire Waqas Ahmed Butt for participating in the Euro Hockey Nations Championship as a regular member of the Azerbaijan hockey team without first obtaining a NOC from the PHF.

Waqas is an international umpire, who was elevated last year to the rank of FIH International panel of umpires.

“For the violation of constitution of his parent body, the PHF has banned umpire Waqas Ahmed Butt for two years with effect from Aug 3 from participating in all domestic and international activities as a player and as an umpire,” a PHF statement said.

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