The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) recently supervised elections for three sports federations: the Pakistan Bodybuilding Federation, Pakistan Tenpin Bowling Federation, and Alpine Club of Pakistan. The elections took place at the PSB Coaching Centre in Peshawar on Friday. According to official notifications, Muhammad Tariq Hassan was elected as the President of the Pakistan Bodybuilding Federation, while Sohail Anwar was elected as the Secretary General.
The newly elected team for the Pakistan Bodybuilding Federation also includes several vice presidents, including Muhammad Irshad, Khanzeb, and a panel of eight other vice presidents. Armugham Muqeem was elected as the Finance Secretary, and Muhammad Fayyaz was elected as the Associate Secretary. The elections were conducted in accordance with the Pakistan Sports Board Constitution (2022), the Revised National Sports Policy (2005), and the Sports Election Regulations (2024).
The Chief Election Commissioner, Waseem Majid Malik, along with members Babur Suhail and Zohaib Hassan Gondal, oversaw the elections to ensure a peaceful and transparent process. The elections for the Pakistan Tenpin Bowling Federation were unopposed, with Ijaz ur Rehman being elected as President and Kamran Khalid as Secretary General.
The elections were a significant step towards promoting sports development in Pakistan. The Pakistan Sports Board plays a crucial role in regulating and promoting sports in the country, and the election of new leaders for these federations is expected to bring fresh ideas and energy to the sports scene. The peaceful and transparent nature of the elections is also a positive sign, indicating that the sports community in Pakistan is committed to fair play and good governance.
Overall, the elections mark an important milestone for sports in Pakistan, and the newly elected leaders will play a key role in shaping the future of bodybuilding, tenpin bowling, and other sports in the country. With the support of the Pakistan Sports Board, these federations can work towards promoting sports development, identifying and nurturing talent, and competing at the international level.