About Us

Pakistan International Veterans Football Federation (PIVFF)

Who We Are

The Pakistan International Veterans Football Federation (PIVFF) is a platform dedicated to bringing together veteran football players, promoting football across generations, and creating opportunities for players to remain connected to the sport throughout their lives. We believe football is more than a game; it is a powerful force that builds friendships, develops character, promotes fitness, and unites people through a shared passion.

PIVFF is committed to strengthening the football community in Pakistan by providing opportunities for players to participate in organized competitions, represent their teams, develop their skills, and build lasting relationships through sport. We celebrate the experience and dedication of veteran footballers while encouraging continued participation, healthy competition, and a lifelong commitment to football.

Our approach embraces the values of teamwork, discipline, respect, inclusion, and sportsmanship. By bringing players together through football activities, competitions, and community engagement, we aim to create an environment where experience is valued, talent is encouraged, and the spirit of the game continues to thrive.

Our Purpose

PIVFF seeks to provide a meaningful platform for footballers to remain active, engaged, and involved in the sport they love. We recognize the contribution that experienced players make to football and believe their knowledge, leadership, and passion can continue to inspire teams, communities, and future generations.

Through men’s and women’s football initiatives, national teams, championships, leagues, recreational activities, and refereeing development, PIVFF supports a broader football environment that values both participation and performance. Our goal is to encourage more people to experience the benefits of football while strengthening the structure, organization, and visibility of the game in Pakistan.

We also recognize the importance of international engagement in developing sporting relationships and showcasing Pakistani football talent. By encouraging connections with football communities beyond our borders, PIVFF aspires to provide players with opportunities to represent Pakistan and contribute to the country’s sporting identity.

Our Mission

Our mission is to promote, organize, and strengthen veterans’ football while contributing to the wider development of football in Pakistan. We aim to provide inclusive and structured opportunities for players to participate in competitions, maintain active lifestyles, build meaningful relationships, and continue contributing to the sport.

We are committed to:

• Promoting participation: Encouraging footballers to remain involved in the game through organized competitions, recreational activities, and team-based initiatives.
• Supporting men’s and women’s football: Creating opportunities for male and female players to participate, compete, develop, and represent Pakistan.
• Strengthening competitions: Supporting national teams, championships, leagues, and football events that encourage healthy competition and sporting excellence.
• Developing refereeing standards: Promoting referee education, fitness, practical experience, professional conduct, and consistent application of the Laws of the Game.
• Encouraging international engagement: Building sporting connections that support collaboration, cultural exchange, and opportunities for Pakistani football representation.
• Promoting fitness and well-being: Encouraging an active lifestyle through football, physical activity, and responsible participation.
• Inspiring future generations: Recognizing the value of experienced players and encouraging the sharing of football knowledge, leadership, and positive sporting values.

Through these priorities, PIVFF aims to create a supportive football environment in which players, teams, officials, and communities can contribute to the continued growth of the sport.

Our Vision

Our vision is to establish PIVFF as a respected and internationally recognized platform for veterans’ football, while contributing to a stronger, more inclusive, and sustainable football culture in Pakistan.

We aspire to create an environment where footballers of different ages, backgrounds, and experience levels can find opportunities to participate, compete, and grow. We envision a future in which men’s and women’s football continue to develop, national competitions provide meaningful sporting experiences, and qualified referees help maintain fairness, integrity, and professionalism across the game.

We also aim to strengthen Pakistan’s presence within the international football community by encouraging sporting partnerships, promoting competitive opportunities, and celebrating the achievements of Pakistani players.

Above all, our vision is to keep the spirit of football alive throughout life. We want to see experienced players continue to enjoy the game, younger generations inspired by their example, and communities united by the shared values of teamwork, respect, and sporting friendship.

Our Core Values

Sportsmanship and Fair Play

We believe that respect for opponents, teammates, officials, and the rules of football is fundamental to the game. We encourage fair competition, integrity, accountability, and responsible conduct on and off the pitch.

Unity and Friendship

Football brings people together across regions, communities, and generations. PIVFF values the friendships and connections formed through the game and seeks to foster a culture of mutual respect and cooperation.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity

We support an inclusive football environment in which men, women, veteran players, and aspiring participants have opportunities to engage with the sport. We believe football should provide a welcoming space for people to share their abilities and passion.

Fitness and Well-Being

We recognize the importance of physical activity and continued participation in sport. We encourage players to maintain active lifestyles and approach football with consideration for their fitness, capabilities, and well-being.

Excellence and Development

We value continuous improvement in playing standards, competition organization, refereeing, leadership, and football administration. We believe that learning, preparation, and commitment help strengthen the game at every level.

Respect for Experience

Veteran footballers carry valuable knowledge, memories, and experience. We celebrate their contribution to football and recognize the role they can play in inspiring others and preserving the traditions and values of the sport.

Our Football Programmes and Activities

PIVFF supports a range of football programmes designed to encourage participation, strengthen competition, and provide opportunities for players and officials.

Men’s Football

Our men’s football initiatives aim to bring players together through organized teams, national championships, league competitions, and recreational activities. These programmes encourage teamwork, competitive development, regional representation, and continued participation in the game.

The men’s national team provides a platform for Pakistani footballers to represent the country internationally. National championships and league competitions bring teams together to compete, demonstrate their abilities, and pursue sporting excellence.

Recreational initiatives, including Fun Friday Sunday, offer opportunities for men and boys to play football, connect with others, and enjoy the game in a community-focused environment.

Women’s Football

PIVFF recognizes the importance of women’s participation in football and supports opportunities for female players to develop their skills, compete, and represent Pakistan.

Our women’s football initiatives include national team representation, championships, league competitions, and recreational activities. These platforms encourage participation, teamwork, confidence, and sporting development while helping strengthen the visibility of women’s football.

Through these initiatives, PIVFF aims to contribute to a football culture in which women and girls can enjoy the game, develop their abilities, and pursue meaningful sporting opportunities.

National Teams and Representation

National representation is an important part of football’s ability to unite players around a common purpose. PIVFF’s national team initiatives seek to bring together talented footballers to represent Pakistan and demonstrate the country’s passion for the sport.

Representing Pakistan requires commitment, teamwork, discipline, and pride. We value the opportunity for players to compete under the national identity and build connections with football communities internationally.

National Championships and Leagues

Championships and league competitions provide an important foundation for organized football. They give teams opportunities to compete, develop their performance, strengthen team relationships, and demonstrate their commitment to the game.

PIVFF’s competition initiatives include men’s and women’s national championships and league structures designed to encourage participation and competitive development. These activities help create sporting experiences that celebrate achievement while promoting respect, fair play, and teamwork.

Recreational Football and Community Participation

Football should remain enjoyable and accessible throughout life. Recreational initiatives such as Fun Friday Sunday provide opportunities for players and younger participants to connect through the game in a welcoming environment.

These activities emphasize enjoyment, friendship, participation, and community engagement alongside the physical and social benefits of football. They reflect our belief that the value of football extends beyond formal competition and includes the relationships and shared experiences created on the pitch.

Refereeing, Standards, and Development

Referees play a vital role in maintaining the fairness, safety, and integrity of football. PIVFF recognizes the importance of structured refereeing systems and the continuous development of officials who oversee matches at different levels.

Refereeing Structure

A clear refereeing structure helps define responsibilities, appointments, professional expectations, and pathways for development. PIVFF’s refereeing framework emphasizes organization and consistency, supporting referees as they progress from grassroots football to competitive and higher-level matches.

Refereeing Development

Refereeing development involves education, structured training, fitness preparation, practical match experience, assessment, and mentoring. These elements help officials strengthen their decision-making, communication, positioning, and match-management skills.

By promoting continuous learning and professional development, PIVFF seeks to support higher standards of officiating and a stronger understanding of the Laws of the Game.

Refereeing Safeguarding and Integrity

Fair play and player safety are essential to a positive football environment. PIVFF’s refereeing safeguarding focus emphasizes discipline, accountability, professional conduct, integrity, and respect for the rules.

We believe consistent standards help protect the spirit of competition, encourage responsible behavior, and build confidence among players, teams, officials, and organizers.

International Collaboration and Sporting Relationships

Football creates opportunities for people and organizations to connect across national boundaries. PIVFF values international engagement as a way to strengthen sporting relationships, exchange experience, and increase opportunities for Pakistani footballers.

Through international connections and collaborative sporting activities, we aim to encourage mutual respect, broaden footballing experiences, and support the representation of Pakistan in the wider football community.

We believe these relationships can contribute to the exchange of ideas, improved sporting practices, and a stronger appreciation of football as a universal language that brings people together.

Our Commitment to the Football Community

PIVFF is committed to promoting a positive, organized, and inclusive football environment that values players, teams, referees, administrators, and supporters. We recognize that the growth of football depends on cooperation, responsible leadership, consistent standards, and the active participation of the wider community.

We aim to encourage a culture in which sporting achievement is balanced with respect, participation with responsibility, and competition with friendship. By promoting these principles across our programmes and activities, we seek to contribute to the long-term development and recognition of football in Pakistan.

We also believe that the experiences of veteran players are an important part of football’s legacy. Their dedication and understanding of the game can help preserve its traditions, strengthen team culture, and inspire new generations to participate with enthusiasm and respect.

Looking Ahead

As PIVFF continues to promote football participation, competitions, and development initiatives, our focus remains on strengthening the football community and creating meaningful opportunities for players and officials.

We aspire to build stronger connections among teams, encourage broader participation in men’s and women’s football, support refereeing development, and foster relationships that extend beyond national borders. Our long-term ambition is to contribute to a respected football environment that values both sporting achievement and the lasting benefits of participation.

Every match played, every friendship formed, and every opportunity created reflects the enduring power of football to unite people and inspire communities.

Football Is More Than a Game

At the Pakistan International Veterans Football Federation, we believe football is a lifelong passion that transcends age, background, and borders. It brings people together, encourages active living, builds friendships, and creates memories that remain long after the final whistle.

Our commitment is to preserve that passion, celebrate the contribution of veteran players, encourage men’s and women’s participation, promote fair play, and support the continued growth of football in Pakistan.

Pakistan International Veterans Football Federation (PIVFF) — Bringing Generations Together Through Football, Promoting Excellence, and Keeping the Spirit of the Game Alive.