Arif Saeed has been elected unopposed as the president of the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) for the upcoming four-year term, from 2025 to 2029.
Arif Saeed, a seasoned leader with over two decades of experience at the helm of the Pakistan Rugby Union, who was the clear favorite as the next POA President, steps into the role with a clear vision for the future of sports in the country.
Alongside Saeed, key figures in Pakistani sports administration have secured positions in the POA’s new leadership team.
Khalid Mahmood was re-elected as secretary general, marking his fourth consecutive term in office. Mahmood, who also serves as the president of the Pakistan Boxing Federation, brings stability and experience to the role.
Ahmar Malik, another newcomer to the POA elections, has been voted in as treasurer. Malik is currently serving as the president of the Pakistan Table Tennis Federation, and his election is seen as a fresh addition to the team’s dynamic leadership.
Other leadership positions have also been filled unopposed. Mohammad Jahangir has been elected associate secretary, and Fatima Lakhani will serve as senior vice president. In a significant step for gender representation, Andaleeb and Ishrat Fatima have been appointed as women’s vice presidents.
All these elections were uncontested, as no opposing nominations were filed ahead of the deadline on Saturday.
While the major positions have been filled, elections for the remaining roles are set to take place today (Monday), as per the original schedule.