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The Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) is the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Pakistan. It was formed in 1948 to oversee the active participation of Pakistan at the Olympiad. Within the Country the POA remains the oldest sport body. It was the premier regulator of sport activities in Pakistan from 1948 until establishment of the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) in 1962. The POA was recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1948. Subsequently, it also became member of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) Read More.
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Milano Cortina 2026
6 - 22 February 2026
6th Asian Beach Games
22-30 April 2026
Commonwealth Games 2026 Glasgow
23 July - 02 August 2026
20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026
19 September - 04 October 2026
Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026
31 October - 14 November 2026
6 th Asian Indoor & Martial Arts Games
13 - 20 December 2026
Olympic Games 2028 Los Angeles
14 July - 30 July 2028
POA Hosts Media Briefing for OCA Fun Run Promoting the 20th Asian Games Aichi–Nagoya 2026 Lahore, Pakistan – 31 May 2026 The Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) hosted a media briefing at POA House, Lahore, on Sunday, 31 May 2026, as part of activities leading up to the OCA Fun Run for the 20th Asian Games Aichi–Nagoya 2026. The briefing was attended by President Pakistan Olympic Association Mr. Arif Saeed, Secretary General Pakistan Olympic Association Mr. Muhammad Khalid Mahmood, representatives of the Aichi–Nagoya 2026 Organizing Committee, Mr. Hiroshi Sakai and Ms. Azusa Dodo and OCA delegates Mr. Anthony Al Tahech and Mr. Zahid Hafeez, and members of the media and top management of POA. Officials highlighted the OCA Fun Run as a celebration of the values that underpin the Olympic and Asian sporting movements, including friendship, unity, excellence, and healthy living. The initiative aims to engage athletes, students, sports leaders, families, and communities across Asia while building excitement and awareness for the forthcoming Asian Games. Responding to questions from journalists, the delegates appreciated the progress made in preparations for the Fun Run and noted the collaborative efforts of the Olympic Family and partner organizations. They specifically commended the painting competition organized by the NOC Pakistan and interest of the youth towards Asian Games through artwork. Out of 156 artworks received, four have been finally shortlisted by a committee including the foreign delegates and will be forwarded to the Organizing Committee of the Asian Games 2026 to be displayed during the 2026 Aichi Nagoya Asian Games Addressing the progress of preparations for the Games, representatives of the Organizing Committee and the OCA stated that planning continues to advance steadily in close coordination with relevant stakeholders. They reaffirmed their commitment to delivering a world-class event and acknowledged the valuable support of National Olympic Committees across Asia in the lead-up to Aichi–Nagoya 2026. The delegation also thanked Pakistan Olympic Association for their warm welcome.
POA Hosts Media Briefing for OCA Fun Run Promoting the 20th Asian Games Aichi–Nagoya 2026
Lahore, Pakistan – 31 May 2026
The Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) hosted a media briefing at POA House, Lahore, on Sunday, 31 May 2026, as part of activities leading up to the OCA Fun Run for the 20th Asian Games Aichi–Nagoya 2026.
The briefing was attended by President Pakistan Olympic Association Mr. Arif Saeed, Secretary General Pakistan Olympic Association Mr. Muhammad Khalid Mahmood, representatives of the Aichi–Nagoya 2026 Organizing Committee, Mr. Hiroshi Sakai and Ms. Azusa Dodo and OCA delegates Mr. Anthony Al Tahech and Mr. Zahid Hafeez, and members of the media and top management of POA.
Officials highlighted the OCA Fun Run as a celebration of the values that underpin the Olympic and Asian sporting movements, including friendship, unity, excellence, and healthy living. The initiative aims to engage athletes, students, sports leaders, families, and communities across Asia while building excitement and awareness for the forthcoming Asian Games.
Responding to questions from journalists, the delegates appreciated the progress made in preparations for the Fun Run and noted the collaborative efforts of the Olympic Family and partner organizations. They specifically commended the painting competition organized by the NOC Pakistan and interest of the youth towards Asian Games through artwork. Out of 156 artworks received, four have been finally shortlisted by a committee including the foreign delegates and will be forwarded to the Organizing Committee of the Asian Games 2026 to be displayed during the 2026 Aichi Nagoya Asian Games
Addressing the progress of preparations for the Games, representatives of the Organizing Committee and the OCA stated that planning continues to advance steadily in close coordination with relevant stakeholders. They reaffirmed their commitment to delivering a world-class event and acknowledged the valuable support of National Olympic Committees across Asia in the lead-up to Aichi–Nagoya 2026. The delegation also thanked Pakistan Olympic Association for their warm welcome.
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