Controversy erupted in Pakistan after a gala dinner honouring Olympic javelin champion Arshad Nadeem saw former hockey Olympians’ invitations rescinded last minute due to “guest management” issues. Rao Saleem Nazim, a former Olympian, revealed that numerous hockey legends were initially invited by the Prime Minister’s House but were later informed their invitations were withdrawn. The incident has sparked outrage among the athletes, who view it as disrespectful, questioning the disregard for Pakistan’s historic hockey achievements while celebrating Nadeem’s success.