REPORT

DECISION
DISCIPLINARY HEARING
Team and date: Pakistan, December 14th 2014
Player no 10, Safqat Rasool

Action: After the conclusion of the semi-final match between India and Pakistan the above
mentioned player was seen making gestures that are considered to be obscene (raising the
middle finger to spectators on the stands) - which evidence surfaced after the initial
statement was issued on 14 December at midnight.
Player no 10, Safqat Rasool accepts the breach of the code of conduct

Evidence of how a breach has occurred: Photos on social media show it is clear that a beach
has occurred
The disciplinary history of the team member: good
The attitude of the team member at the hearing: Good
Any penalty already incurred: none
Seriousness of the offence with in level: According to the Code of Conduct Level 1, and within
the level High
Decision: Official Reprimand

Bhubaneswar December 14th 2014
Wiert Doyer
Tournament Director Hero Hockey Champions Trophy 2014
Received:

Player no 10, Safqat Rasool

Received through email receipt to be acknowledged by team manager by return email

Bhubaneswar December 14th 2014 14.00 hrs