Pakistan Overturns 3-Year Ban on International Rifle Shooter

Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) Adjudicator Shakil Durrani has canceled all penalties and restrictions imposed on rifle shooter Mohsin Nawaz by the Pakistan Long Range Rifle Association (PLRA).

Key points

• The first hearing was held on July 30, 2026, during which both parties presented their arguments and supporting documents.
• According to The adjudicator, nawaz held valid authorization on May 3, 2026, and that the PSB withdrew it only after he had worn the blazer.
• The PLRA had imposed a three-year ban on Nawaz from representing Pakistan or participating in international long-range shooting competitions, championships, training activities, and official delegations.
• Nevertheless, the PSB and PLRA argued that he should not have worn the blazer as he had not participated in the F-Class shooting event in the United Kingdom.
• After examining the arguments presented during the hearings, the adjudicator set aside all penalties and restrictions imposed on Nawaz by the PLRA.

In practice, the decision came after the adjudicator heard a petition filed by Nawaz challenging the disciplinary action taken against him by the association.

Meanwhile, the PLRA had imposed a three-year ban on Nawaz from representing Pakistan or participating in international long-range shooting competitions, championships, training activities, and official delegations. Punjab Sports Board Hit With Furniture Corruption Scandal.

He was additionally barred from national-level competitions and other PLRA-sanctioned activities for two years. The association withdrew his endorsements, nominations, and No Objection Certificates (NOCs), including the one issued for the 7th F-Class World Championship in the United Kingdom in August 2026.

For context, the disciplinary action was based on two allegations: wearing unauthorized national shooting colors during a media appearance and appearing on national television without obtaining an NOC from the PLRA.

For context, the first hearing was held on July 30, 2026, during which both parties presented their arguments and supporting documents.

During the proceedings, the adjudicator questioned whether the penalties were proportionate to the allegations and whether the PLRA had the legal authority to impose them.

Meanwhile, the adjudicator additionally sought clarification from both parties and the PSB regarding disciplinary procedures, previous cases, and the availability of NOCs for athletes wishing to participate in international events without financial backing from the federation or the board.

Nawaz argued that the PLRA constitution contained no provision prohibiting the employ of the national blazer. He maintained that the PSB had authorized him to wear the national colors on November 28, 2025, under Rule 7(1). It gives the board the authority to award national colors. Fakhar Zaman Creates History With Major T20I Milestone.

Notably, the PSB acknowledged that it had created a mistake in awarding the national colors without considering all relevant factors and subsequently withdrew the authorization.

After examining the arguments presented during the hearings, the adjudicator set aside all penalties and restrictions imposed on Nawaz by the PLRA. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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