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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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Calendar of Activities
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
Mr. Arif Saeed, President, Pakistan Olympic Association and President, South Asian Olympic Council, has been elected to the Executive Board of the Islamic Solidarity Sports Association (ISSA) as Regional Representative for Asia and Europe for the 2026–2029 term, further strengthening Pakistan’s representation within international and regional sports governance. The election took place during the 15th ISSA General Assembly held in Taif, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The ISSA General Assembly comprises 57 member National Olympic Committees. Mr. Saeed brings extensive institutional and leadership experience from the corporate sector, alongside a longstanding contribution to sports administration and initiatives promoting youth development and participation in sport. His election to the ISSA Executive Board provides an important platform for advancing athlete development and welfare, strengthening cooperation among member National Olympic Committees, and contributing to the continued development of sport across the ISSA membership.
Mr. Arif Saeed, President, Pakistan Olympic Association and President, South Asian Olympic Council, has been elected to the Executive Board of the Islamic Solidarity Sports Association (ISSA) as Regional Representative for Asia and Europe for the 2026–2029 term, further strengthening Pakistan’s representation within international and regional sports governance.
The election took place during the 15th ISSA General Assembly held in Taif, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The ISSA General Assembly comprises 57 member National Olympic Committees.
Mr. Saeed brings extensive institutional and leadership experience from the corporate sector, alongside a longstanding contribution to sports administration and initiatives promoting youth development and participation in sport.
His election to the ISSA Executive Board provides an important platform for advancing athlete development and welfare, strengthening cooperation among member National Olympic Committees, and contributing to the continued development of sport across the ISSA membership.


