In a shocking turn of events, Pakistan Amateur Athletics Federation (PAAF) has banned Salman Iqbal, longtime coach and mentor of Olympic champion javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem, for lifetime.

As reported by PTI, Iqbal is banned by PAAF for violating the constitution of the the Punjab Athletics Association where he holds the position of President. Under the life ban, Iqbal cannot take part in any activities related to Athletics in any capacity including coach or administrator.

The violations the Pakistan Amateur Athletics Federation (PAAF) has accused Iqbal of committing by holding elections of the Punjab body occurred back in August. An inquiry committee was formed in mid-September and it recommended the ban on Iqbal on October 10, a day after his reply to the PSB came out.

However, the

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