Date and Location of Elections
The Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) elections for the upcoming four-year term will take place today (Monday) in Lahore. The event will be held at the Olympic House, where key officials will be elected to lead the organization in the coming years.
Unopposed Winners for Key Positions
In a significant development, there were no other candidates who submitted their nomination papers for the key positions of President, Secretary, and Treasurer. As a result, these candidates have been declared winners unopposed:
President: Arif Saeed
Secretary: Khalid Mehmood
Treasurer: Ahmar Malik
This unopposed victory has simplified the election process for these crucial roles, ensuring that the organization will have a stable leadership for the next four years.
Other Positions with Unopposed Candidates
In addition to the top three positions, several other roles have also seen unopposed victories:
Senior Vice President: Fatima Lakhani
Lady Vice Presidents: Ishrat Ashraf, Andaleeb Sindhu
Deputy Secretary: Mohammad Jahangir
These positions will be filled without the need for an election, as there will be no competing candidates.
Contested Elections for Vice Presidents and Other Roles
While many roles were decided without competition, some positions will be contested in elections:
Vice Presidents: Two vice president seats will be contested between Aamir Jan, Majid Waseem, and Raja Waseem Ahmad.
Associate Secretary: The two available associate secretary seats will see competition among Aisam-ul-Haq, Wajid Chaudhry, and Zulfiqar Ali Butt.
Olympic Sports Representatives: Three seats for Olympic Sports Representatives will be contested between Hafiz Imran Butt, Arshad Sattar, Sadaf Ikram, and Murtaza Hassan Bangash.
Lady Executive Members: There will be a contest between Sameera Sattar, Sana Ali, Shameem Akhtar, and Amina Tanveer for the three available seats.
Significance of These Elections
The elections for the Pakistan Olympic Association are vital for the future of sports in Pakistan. The newly elected officials will play an essential role in guiding the direction of Olympic sports and ensuring proper representation for athletes and sports organizations in Pakistan. These elections also showcase the growing involvement of women in sports leadership roles, as seen in the candidacies for Vice President and Lady Executive Member positions.
Looking Forward
With these elections, the Pakistan Olympic Association is poised to continue its mission of promoting Olympic sports in the country. The results will determine the direction of Pakistan’s participation in international competitions and the development of future sports talent.
Stay tuned for the final election results, and keep following for updates on how these new leaders will shape the future of Pakistani sports.
