Pakistan Overturns 3-Year Ban on International Rifle Shooter

The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) Adjudicator, Shakil Durrani, has overturned a three-year ban imposed on Pakistani rifle shooter Mohsin Nawaz by the Pakistan Long Range Rifle Association (PLRA). The ban, which prevented Nawaz from representing Pakistan or participating in international long-range shooting competitions, championships, and other PLRA-sanctioned activities, was based on allegations of wearing unauthorized national shooting colors during a media appearance and appearing on national television without obtaining an NOC from the PLRA.

During a hearing on July 30, 2026, the adjudicator questioned the proportionality of the penalties and the PLRA's legal authority to impose them. Nawaz argued that the PLRA constitution did not prohibit the use of the national blazer, and that he had valid authorization to wear it from the PSB on May 3, 2026. The PSB acknowledged its mistake in awarding the national colors without considering all relevant factors and subsequently withdrew the authorization.

After reviewing the arguments presented during the hearings, the adjudicator canceled all penalties and restrictions imposed on Nawaz by the PLRA.

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