A Pakistani umpire has made his way to the International Hockey Federation (FIH) panel of international umpires for his recent excellent performance. The FIH for the excellent performance given by Pakistan umpire Waqas Ahmed Butt during 20th Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey Tournament held in Ipoh from May 5 to 15, has promoted him as FIH International umpire. An official of the PHF said: “It is a matter of great pleasure and satisfaction that Waqas Ahmed, national ‘A’ grade hockey umpire has been promoted by the International Hockey Federation as International Umpire. “The PHF congratulates Waqas Ahmed on his promotion and also felicitates PTV, employer of Waqas Butt, for whom it is a matter of honour,” he said.
