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Opportunity for Olympians to Join the IOC Athlete’s’ Department Team at Paris 2024

29-Mar-2024

POA-147/OS/038 28 March 2024 The Secretaries Generals Affiliated with POA OPPORTUNITY FOR OLYMPIANS TO JOIN THE IOC ATHLETE’S’ DEPARTMENT TEAM AT PARIS 2024 Dear Madam/ S... Read More...

IOC Olympic Solidarity Awards Olympic Scholarship to Muhammad Inam for Coaching Program

27-Mar-2024

We're thrilled to announce that Mr. Muhammad Inam (Chairman POA Athletes Commission) has been awarded the prestigious Olympic Scholarship by IOC Olympic Solidarity. Mr. Inam will be participating in t... Read More...

Declaration by the IOC against the Politicization of Sport

25-Mar-2024

Affiliated Units (IOC) Declaration... Read More...

Master Degree Program in Olympic Studies, University of Peloponnese, Greece (2024-2025)

25-Mar-2024

Dear Madam/Sir, Please find attached a letter on the subject. Best regards, Muhammad Khalid Mahmood Secretary General POA 138 - Master Degree Program in Olympic Studies, Univer... Read More...

Press Release - 14th South Asian Games in Pakistan - Meeting of POA and IPC

19-Mar-2024

A coordination meeting between Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) and the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) was convened here at Lahore today at Pakistan Olympic House, Lahore. In this h... Read More...

64th International Sessions for Young Olympic Ambassadors, 08 - 21 June 2024, Athens & Olympia, Greece

27-Feb-2024

Dear Madam/ Sir, Please find attached a letter on the subject. Best regards, POA Secretariat 093 - 64th Int'l Session for YOA DECLARATION OF CONSENT TO THE PROCESSING OF PERSONAL... Read More...

ANOC Dream Together Master Program 2024-2025 – Seoul National University

20-Feb-2024

Dear Madam/Sir, Please find attached a letter on the subject along with necessary documents. Best regards, Muhammad Khalid Mahmood Secretary General POA 1. [Form... Read More...

Women's Sport Leadership Academy (WSLA) - University of Chichester (UK)

13-Feb-2024

POA-066/OS/058 Secretary Generals /Directors of Affiliated Units of POA Women's Sport ... Read More...

Press Release - Meeting of POA Medical Commission

25-Jan-2024

Dear Media Friends, A meeting of the POA Medical Commission was held today January 25, 2024, at Pakistan Olympic House Lahore under the chairmanship of Dr. Syed Meesaq Hussain Rizvi to meet and gre... Read More...

IOC Certificate in Drugs in Sport (March – September 2024)

08-Jan-2024

Certificate Application Olympic Scholarship Application IOC Certificate in Drugs in Sport ... Read More...

IOC Diploma in Sports Nutrition (Distance Learning on a part-time basis) Feb 2024 – Nov 2025

02-Jan-2024

005 - Invitation - IOC Diploma in Sports Nutrition Diploma Application Olympic Scholarship Application... Read More...

Rebuttal of Misleading Article Published Regarding Age Limit and Elections of Pakistan Olympic Association

02-Jan-2024

Dear Media Friends, It is stated for the information of all that no constitutional amendment has been made to extend the tenure of POA officials nor has there been any change in the retirement age... Read More...

Press Release - Resignation of President POA - Lt Gen (R) Syed Arif Hasan HI(M)

01-Jan-2024

Dear Media Friends, The Executive Committee held on 31-12-2023 was presided by Syed Aqil Shah, Senior Vice President POA. 25 x members attended the meeting. Matter was discussed threadb... Read More...

CGF & World Academy of Sport – Online Post Graduate Certificate Scholarship Enrolment 2024

20-Dec-2023

Dear Madam/ Sir, Please find attached a letter on the subject for information and necessary action. Best regards, Muhammad Khalid Mahmood Secretary General POA 973 - Invitation to NSF - CGF Wo... Read More...

6th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games Bangkok-Chonburi, Thailand 21 - 30 November 2024

19-Dec-2023

Dear Media Friends, The Organizing Committee of the 6th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games has announced the new dates for the Games which will now take place from 21 - 30 November 2024 in Bangkok... Read More...

Press Release - Olympic Scholarship for Athletes “Milano Cortina 2026

07-Dec-2023

Dear Media Friends, We feel pleasure to inform that, on the recommendation of Pakistan Olympic Association, IOC Olympic Solidarity has awarded Olympic Scholarship to Mr. Muhammad Shabbir for traini... Read More...

6th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games - Rescheduled

16-Nov-2023

Dear Media Friends, The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) vide its letter dated 16 November, 2023 has informed that the 6th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games (earlier planned to be organized from 24 ... Read More...

Competition Result (07-10-2023) of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022

07-Oct-2023

Dear Media Friends and Colleagues, Please find attached the Competition Result (07-10-2023) of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022. Best regards, Muhammad Khalid Mahmood Secretary Gen... Read More...

Competition Result (06-10-2023) and Schedule (07-10-2023) of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022

06-Oct-2023

Dear Media Friends and Colleagues, Please find attached the Competition Result (06-10-2023) and Schedule (07-10-2023) of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022. Best regards, Muhammad Kha... Read More...

Competition Result (05-10-2023) and Schedule (06-10-2023) of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022

05-Oct-2023

Dear Media Friends and Colleagues, Please find attached the Competition Result (05-10-2023) and Schedule (06-10-2023) of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022. Best regards, Muhammad Kha... Read More...

Competition Result (04-10-2023) and Schedule (05-10-2023) of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022

04-Oct-2023

Dear Media Friends and Colleagues, Please find attached the Competition Result (04-10-2023) and Schedule (05-10-2023) of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022. Best regards, Muhammad Khalid Ma... Read More...

Press Release – Rebuttal on Misleading Allegations Regarding Athletics Team

03-Oct-2023

Dear Media Friends, Please find attached Press Release regarding the subject for information. Best regards, POA Secretariat ... Read More...

Press Release – 19th Asian Games Hangzhou

03-Oct-2023

Dear Media Friends, After arrival at Hangzhou at the first training session on 27th September 2023, Mr. Arshad Nadeem revealed and complained to Dr. Asad Abbas who was accompanying him that he has ... Read More...

Competition Result (03-10-2023) and Schedule (04-10-2023) of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022

03-Oct-2023

Dear Media Friends and Colleagues, Please find attached the Competition Result (03-10-2023) and Schedule (04-10-2023) of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022. Best regards, Muhammad Khalid Mah... Read More...

Competition Result (02-10-2023) and Schedule (03-10-2023) of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022

02-Oct-2023

Dear Media Friends and Colleagues, Please find attached the Competition Result (02-10-2023) and Schedule (03-10-2023) of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022. Best regards, Muhammad Khalid ... Read More...

Competition Result (01-10-2023) and Schedule (02-10-2023) of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022

01-Oct-2023

Dear Media Friends and Colleagues, Please find attached the Competition Result (01-10-2023) and Schedule (02-10-2023) of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022. Best regards, Muhammad Khalid ... Read More...

Competition Schedule of Saturday, 30th September 2023 - 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022.

30-Sep-2023

Dear Media Friends and Colleagues, Please find attached the Competition Schedule of Saturday, 30th September 2023 - 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022. Best regards, Muhammad Khalid Mahmood Secr... Read More...

Competition Result of Saturday, 30th September 2023 - 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022

30-Sep-2023

Dear Media Friends and Colleagues, Please find attached the Competition Result of Saturday, 30th September 2023 - 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022. Best regards, Muhammad Khalid Mahmood ... Read More...

Competition Schedule of Sunday, 1st October 2023 - 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022

30-Sep-2023

Dear Media Friends and Colleagues, Please find attached the Competition Schedule of Sunday, 1st October 2023 - 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 Best regards, Muhammad Khalid Mahmood Secr... Read More...

Competition Result of Thursday, 28th September 2023 - 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022

28-Sep-2023

Dear Media Friends and Colleagues, Please find attached the Competition Result of Thursday, 28th September 2023 - 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 shall be shared later. Best regards, Mu... Read More...

Competition Schedule of Friday, 29th September 2023 - 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022

28-Sep-2023

Dear Media Friends and Colleagues, Please find attached the Competition Schedule of Friday, 29th September 2023 - 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022. Best regards, Muhammad Khalid Mahmood ... Read More...

Competition Schedule of Wednesday, 27th September 2023 - 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022

27-Sep-2023

Dear Media Friends and Colleagues, Please find attached the Competition Schedule of Wednesday, 27th September 2023 - 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 . Best regards, Muhammad Khalid Mah... Read More...

Lt Gen (R) Syed Arif Hasan HI(M), Vice Olympic Council of Asia / President Pakistan Olympic Association (NOC Pakistan) called on the H.E. Xi Jinping, President Peoples Republic of China with the delegation of Olympic Council of Asia led by the Raja Randhir Singh Acting President OCA.

27-Sep-2023

The Olympic Family of Pakistan is delighted to share that the Lt Gen (R) Syed Arif Hasan HI(M), Vice Olympic Council of Asia / President Pakistan Olympic Association (NOC Pakistan) called on the H.E. ... Read More...

Competition Result of Wednesday, 27th September 2023 - 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022

27-Sep-2023

Dear Media Friends and Colleagues, Please find attached the Competition Result of Wednesday, 27th September 2023. Competition Schedule of 28th September 2023 - 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 shall ... Read More...

Competition Schedule of Thursday, 28th September 2023 - 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022

27-Sep-2023

Dear Media Friends and Colleagues, Please find attached the Competition Schedule of Thursday, 28th September 2023 - 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022. Best regards, Muhammad Khalid Mahmood Sec... Read More...

Competition Result of Tuesday, 26th September 2023 - 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 shall be shared later.

26-Sep-2023

Dear Media Friends and Colleagues, Please find attached the Competition Result of Tuesday, 26th September 2023 and Competition Schedule of Wednesday, 27th September 2023 - 19th Asian Games Hangzhou... Read More...

Competition Result of Monday, 25th September 2023 and Competition Schedule of Tuesday, 26th September 2023 - 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022

25-Sep-2023

Dear Media Friends and Colleagues, Please find attached the Competition Result of Monday, 25th September 2023 and Competition Schedule of Tuesday, 26th September 2023 - 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 20... Read More...

Competition Result of Sunday, 24th September 2023 and Competition Schedule of Monday, 25th September 2023 - 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022.

24-Sep-2023

Dear Media Friends and Colleagues, Please find attached the Competition Result of Sunday, 24th September 2023 and Competition Schedule of Monday, 25th September 2023 - 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 202... Read More...

Competition Result of Friday, 23rd September 2023 and Competition Schedule of Saturday, 24th September 2023 - 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022

23-Sep-2023

Dear Media Friends and Colleagues, Please find attached the Competition Result of Saturday, 23rd September 2023 and Competition Schedule of Sunday, 24th September 2023 - 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2... Read More...

Competition Result of Friday, 22nd September 2023 and Competition Schedule of Saturday, 23rd September 2023 - 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022

22-Sep-2023

Dear Media Friends and Colleagues, Please find attached the Competition Result of Friday, 22nd September 2023 and Competition Schedule of Saturday, 23rd September 2023 - 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2... Read More...

Competition Result of Thursday, 21st September 2023 and Competition Schedule of Friday, 22nd September 2023 - 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022

21-Sep-2023

Dear Media Friends and Colleagues, Please find attached the Competition Result of Thursday, 21st September 2023 and Competition Schedule of Friday, 22nd September 2023 - 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2... Read More...

Competition Result of 20-09-2023(Wednesday) and Competition Schedule of 21-09-2023 (Thursday) - 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022

20-Sep-2023

Dear Media Friends and Colleagues, Please find attached the Competition Result of 20-09-2023 (Wednesday) and Competition Schedule of 21-09-2023 (Thursday) - 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022. Best ... Read More...

Competition Result (19-09-2023) and Schedule (20-09-2023) - 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022

19-Sep-2023

Dear Media Friends and Colleagues, Please find attached the Competition Result (19-09-2023) and Schedule (20-09-2023) of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022. Best Regards, Muhammad Kha... Read More...

Competition Schedule (19-09-2023) - 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022

18-Sep-2023

Dear Media Friends and Colleagues, Please find attached the Competition Schedule of Pakistan Volleyball Team in the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou dated September 19, 2023. Best regards, M... Read More...

Press Release – Pakistan Contingent for 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China

13-Sep-2023

The Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) held a press briefing today to provide updates on Pakistan's contingent for the upcoming 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. During the briefing, President P... Read More...

Press/Media Briefing - 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou

12-Sep-2023

Dear Media Friends, May I take this opportunity to inform that, in connection of the forthcoming 19th Asian Games Hangzhou, China, a Media Briefing has been arranged at 1630 hours on Wednesday, 13t... Read More...

Seminar for Athletes and Officials Participating in the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou

04-Sep-2023

Dear Media Friends, Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) concluded today its two-day Educational Seminar at Mayo Gardens Club, Pakistan Railways in Lahore. The seminar gathered 60 in-person attendees... Read More...

Press Release - Seminar for Athletes and Officials Participating in the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou

02-Sep-2023

Dear Media Friends, As part of the POA’s educational programs, an important seminar was organized by the Pakistan Olympic Association held today at Mayo Gardens Lahore. The event brought toge... Read More...

Press Release - Seminar for Athletes and Officials Participating in the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou

01-Sep-2023

Dear Media Friends, I am delight to inform that Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) is organizing a “Seminar for the Athletes and Officials participating in the Asian Games Hangzhou” at... Read More...

IOC Certificate in Drugs in Sport

04-Aug-2023

Dear Madam/ Sir, Please find attached letter IOC Certificate in Drugs in Sport. Best regards, Muhammad Khalid Mahmood Secretary General POA ... Read More...

IOC Diploma in Mental Health in Elite Sport

04-Aug-2023

Dear Madam/ Sir, Please find attached letter IOC Diploma in Mental Health in Elite Sport. Best regards, Muhammad Khalid Mahmood Secretary General POA... Read More...

Nomination for the 2023 IOC Gender Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Champions Awards

01-Aug-2023

Dear Madam / Sir, Please find attached letter on the subject. Best regards, Muhammad Khalid Mahmood Secretary General POA 591- IOC Gender Equalit... Read More...

IOC Certificate Safeguarding Officer in Sport Course

12-Jul-2023

Dear Madam/ Sir, Please find attached letter on the subject. Best regards, Muhammad Khalid Mahmood Secretary General POA IOC Certificate Safeguarding Officer in ... Read More...

Last Activity of Olympic Day 2023 Celebrated with Great Enthusiasm at DHA Sports Complex Lahore

26-Jun-2023

Dear Media Friends, The final event of Olympic Day 2023 took place on June 24, 2023, at the DHA Phase VI, Lahore. The Olympic Day Run, which commenced from the DHA Lahore Main Office, culminated at... Read More...

Tree Plantation Drive Held at Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) in Celebration of Olympic Day

21-Jun-2023

Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) proudly hosted the Olympic Day Celebration 2023 in collaboration with the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA). The event brought together dignitaries, Olympia... Read More...

Press Release – 2023 Olympic Day Celebrations Starts With Tree Plantation Drive at Government College University Lahore

20-Jun-2023

Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) in collaboration with the Government College University Lahore (GCU Lahore) planted saplings in the GCU, Lahore as part of the Olympic Day Celebration 2023. “P... Read More...

Press Release - Olympic Day 2023

18-Jun-2023

Dear Media Friends, Greetings from NOC Pakistan! We are pleased to inform you that Olympic Day 2023 will be celebrated in Pakistan with great enthusiasm. It is informed that the Olympic Day c... Read More...

CGF Women Leadership Program Empowers Women in Sports

17-Jun-2023

Dear Media Friends, The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Women Leadership Program is making remarkable progress in empowering women in the field of sports. The program's recent Academic Session... Read More...

Press Release - CGF Women Leadership Academic Sessions

15-Jun-2023

Dear Media Friends, We are delighted to announce the successful inauguration of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Women Leadership Program on 12th June 2023 at POA House in Lahore. The progra... Read More...

Summary & Sports-Wise Medal Table – 34th National Games 2023 Quetta (as of 1100 PM of 29 May 2023)

29-May-2023

Dear Media Friends and Colleagues, Please find attached the Summary & Sports-Wise Medal Table (as on 1100 PM of 29 May 2023) of the 34th National Games 2023 Quetta for your kind perusal and inf... Read More...

Summary & Sports-Wise Medal Table – 34th National Games 2023 Quetta (as of 06:30 PM of 27 May 2023

28-May-2023

Dear Media Friends and Colleagues, Please find attached the Summary & Sports-Wise Medal Table (as on 0630 PM of 27 May 2023) of the 34th National Games 2023 Quetta for your kind perusal and inf... Read More...

Summary & Sports-Wise Medal Table – 34th National Games 2023 Quetta (as of 2300 hours of 27 May 2023)

28-May-2023

Medal Table-27.05.2023 #2 Daily Unit wise Medal Summary-27.05.2023 #2... Read More...

Summary & Sports-Wise Medal Table – 34th National Games 2023 Quetta (as of 06:30 PM of 28 May 2023)

28-May-2023

Dear Media Friends and Colleagues, Please find attached the Summary & Sports-Wise Medal Table (as on 0630 PM of 28 May 2023) of the 34th National Games 2023 Quetta for your kind perusal and inf... Read More...

Summary & Sports-Wise Medal Table – 34th National Games 2023 Quetta (as of 11:00 PM of 28 May 2023)

28-May-2023

Dear Media Friends and Colleagues, Please find attached the Summary & Sports-Wise Medal Table (as on 1100 PM of 28 May 2023) of the 34th National Games 2023 Quetta for your kind perusal and inf... Read More...

Summary & Sports-Wise Medal Table – 34th National Games 2023 Quetta (as of 11:00 PM of 25 May 2023

25-May-2023

Dear Media Friends and Colleagues, Please find attached the Summary & Sports-Wise Medal Table (as on 1100 PM of 25 May 2023) of the 34th National Games 2023 Quetta for your kind perusal and inf... Read More...

Summary & Sports-Wise Medal Table – 34th National Games 2023 Quetta (as of 2300 hours of 24 May 2023)

24-May-2023

Dear Media Friends and Colleagues, Please find attached the Summary & Sports-Wise Medal Table (as on 2300 hours of 24 May 2023) of the 34th National Games 2023 Quetta for your kind perusal and ... Read More...

Summary & Sports-Wise Medal Table – 34th National Games 2023 Quetta (as of 2300 hours of 23 May 2023)

23-May-2023

Dear Media Friends and Colleagues, Please find attached the Summary & Sports-Wise Medal Table (as on 2300 hours of 23 May 2023) of the 34th National Games 2023 Quetta for your kind perusal and ... Read More...

Summary & Sports-Wise Medal Table – 34th National Games 2023 Quetta (as of 2300 hours of 22 May 2023)

22-May-2023

Dear Media Friends and Colleagues, Please find attached the Summary & Sports-Wise Medal Table (as on 2300 hours of 22 May 2023) of the 34th National Games 2023 Quetta for your kind perusal and ... Read More...

Summary & Sports-Wise Medal Table – 34th National Games 2023 Quetta (as of 2300 hours of 21 May 2023)

21-May-2023

Dear Media Friends and Colleagues, Please find attached the Summary & Sports-Wise Medal Table (as on 2300 hours of 21 May 2023) of the 34th National Games 2023 Quetta for your kind perusal and ... Read More...

Summary & Sports-Wise Medal Table – 34th National Games 2023 Quetta (as of 2300 hours of 20 May 2023)

20-May-2023

Dear Media Friends and Colleagues, Please find attached the Summary & Sports-Wise Medal Table (as on 2300 hours of 20 May 2023) of the 34th National Games 2023 Quetta for your kind perusal and ... Read More...

Summary / Medal Table – 34th National Games 2023 Quetta (as of 23:59 hours, 19 May 2023)

19-May-2023

Dear Media Friends and Colleagues, Please find attached the Revised Summary /Medal Table (as on 23:59 hours of 19 May 2023) of the 34th National Games 2023 Quetta for your kind perusal and informat... Read More...

Summary & Sports-Wise Medal Table – 34th National Games 2023 Quetta (as of 23:00 hours, 18 May 2023)

18-May-2023

Dear Media Friends and Colleagues, Please find attached the Summary & Sports-Wise Medal Table (as on 23:00 hours of 18 May 2023) of the 34th National Games 2023 Quetta for your kind perusal and... Read More...

Summary & Sports-Wise Medal Table – 34th National Games 2023 Quetta (as of 23:00 hours, 17 May 2023)

17-May-2023

Dear Media Friends and Colleagues, Please find attached the Summary & Sports-Wise Medal Table (as of 23:00 hours, 17 May 2023) of the 34th National Games 2023 Quetta for your kind perusal and inf... Read More...

Summary & Sports Wise Medal Table – 34th National Games 2023 Quetta

17-May-2023

Dear Media Friends and Colleagues, Warm greetings from the Pakistan Olympic Association! We hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits. We are excited to inform you that the pre... Read More...

Press Release - Olympic Torch for the 34th National Games 2023

14-May-2023

Dear Media Friends, The Torch Relay of National Games, Quetta 2023 completed its journey across Pakistan and was handed over to Mr. Ishaq Jamali, Provincial Secretary, Sports & Youth Affairs, ... Read More...

Press Release - National Games Torch for the 34th National Games 2023

07-May-2023

Dear Media Friends, I am pleased to inform you that the National Games Torch for the 34th National Games 2023 was kindled at Quaid-e-Azam Mazar in Karachi during a colorful ceremony held on May 6t... Read More...

Press Release - Olympic Torch for the 34th National Games 2023

05-May-2023

Dear Media Friends, We are delighted to announce that the Olympic Torch for the 34th National Games 2023 will be kindled at Quaid-e-Azam Mazar in Karachi on May 6th, 2023 where the First National ... Read More...

XXVI Executive Masters in Sports Organization Management (AUG 2023-SEP 2024)

05-May-2023

Dear Madam/ Sir, Kindly find attached a letter on the subject. Best regards, Muhammad Khalid Mahmood Secretary General POA Candidature Form 334 - MEMOS... Read More...

Notification (Rules of the National Games 2023)

19-Apr-2023

Notification (Rules of the National Games 2023) ... Read More...

34th National Games 2023 Quetta Competition Schedule

17-Apr-2023

34th National Games 2023 Quetta Competition Schedule ... Read More...

34th National Games 2023 Quetta - Rechedule

13-Apr-2023

Dear Madam / Sir, The Pakistan Olympic Association has been requested by Government of Balochistan to reschedule the dates of the 34th National Games from 15 - 23 May 2023 to 22 - 30 May, 2023. The... Read More...

63rd International Sessions for Young Olympic Ambassadors, 12-22 June 2023, Athens & Olympia, Greece

03-Apr-2023

POA-291/IOA/112 03 April 2023 Secretaries General National Sports Federation Affiliated with POA Dear Madam/ Sir, The 63rd International Session for Young Olympic Ambassadors will t... Read More...

IOC issues recommendations for IFs and international sports event organisers

30-Mar-2023

Dear Madam/Sir, I am writing to inform you that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) recently held an online consultation with NOCs, IOC Members, athletes’ representatives, and Internati... Read More...

34th National Olympic Games, 15 - 23 May, 2023 in Quetta

29-Mar-2023

Dear Media Friends, The Pakistan Olympic Association has notified today the final sports included in the programme of 34th National Games which are scheduled to be held from 15 - 23 May, 2023 in Qu... Read More...

Olympic Movement Code on the Prevention of the Manipulation of Competitions

28-Mar-2023

Olympic Movement Code on the Prevention of the Manipulation of Competitions... Read More...

Model Rules for National Federations

28-Mar-2023

Model Rules for National Federations... Read More...

ANOC Dream Together Master Program 2023-2024 – Seoul National University

09-Mar-2023

Dear Madam/ Sir, I am pleased to inform that ANOC offers, for this year again, ten scholarships to sports administrators with higher education qualifications (Bachelor’s degree or higher) and... Read More...

Press Release - Educational Seminar / Workshop on Good Governance in Karachi-

08-Mar-2023

Dear Media Friends We are delighted to inform that the Pakistan Olympic Association in collaboration with the Sindh Olympic Association held an Educational Seminar / Workshop here today (08th March... Read More...

Press Release - OCA / POA Educational Workshop for Top Athletes, 04 March 2023 – Lahore

07-Mar-2023

Dear Friends, We are delighted to inform that the Athletes Commission of Pakistan Olympic Association in collaboration with Pakistan Olympic Association and under the auspices of the Olympic Counc... Read More...

OCA / POA EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP FOR TOP ATHLETES, 04 MARCH 2023 – LAHORE

04-Mar-2023

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81199336878?pwd=VzQzVk54MGxrOVJRdWkvZFh0MWhqUT09 Meeting ID: 811 9933 6878 - Passcode: 586976... Read More...

IOC Response to NOC UKR letter to World Sports Community

16-Feb-2023

2023-02-02 - Q&A on solidarity with Ukraine, sanctions against Russia and Belarus... Read More...

Master (M.A) in Olympic Studies (2023-2025) – German Sports University Cologne

06-Feb-2023

The Secretaries Generals/Directors · National Sports Federations/ · Provincial Olympic/ ... Read More...

Statement on solidarity with Ukraine, sanctions against Russia and Belarus, and the status of athletes from these countries

26-Jan-2023

Dear NOC Presidents, Secretaries General, Thank you very much for your participation and valuable contributions in the NOC consultation call last week. Similar consultation calls were held with the... Read More...

The official statement of the Olympic Council of Asia on IOC EB’s statement on solidarity with Ukraine, sanctions against Russia and Belarus, and the status of athletes from these countries.

26-Jan-2023

Kuwait, January 26, 2023: The OCA joins the Olympic Movement in its support of the IOC Executive Board’s statement on solidarity with Ukraine, sanctions against Russia and Belarus, and the statu... Read More...

Condolence

23-Jan-2023

Dear Madam / Sir, Lt Gen (R) Syed Arif Hasan HI(M), President POA and the entire Olympic Family of Pakistan is deeply grieved on the demise of Mr. Byram Dinshawji Avari who was the chairman of the ... Read More...

Notification of Management Committee for the conduct of 34th National Games 2023 Quetta

17-Jan-2023

Notification of Management Committee for the conduct of 34th National Games 2023 Quetta... Read More...

Press Release - Unveiling Ceremony of Urdu Version of IOC OS Sports Administration Manual

11-Jan-2023

Dear Media Friends, We are delighted to inform that the Urdu version of IOC Olympic Solidarity Sports Administration Manual was unveiled today here at Lahore. The Book comprising of 295 pages would... Read More...

The 3rd National Athletes Forum organized by the Athletes Commission of Pakistan Olympic Association concluded today at Lahore College for Women University.

27-Dec-2022

Dear Media Friends, The 3rd National Athletes Forum organized by the Athletes Commission of Pakistan Olympic Association concluded today at Lahore College for Women University. The last d... Read More...

OCA/ POA Seminar for Empowering Athletes, 26-27 December 2022 at LCWU Lahore

26-Dec-2022

Dear Media Friends, It gives me immense pleasure to inform that POA Athletes Commission and Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) is organizing the 3rd Seminar for “Empowering Athletes” 26... Read More...

The third (03rd) Seminar for Empowering Athletes started today at Lahore College for Women University

26-Dec-2022

Dear Media Friends, Dr. Bushra Mirza, Vice Chancellor Lahore College for Women University inaugurated the seminar. Speaking on the occasions she stated that the Lahore College for Women University... Read More...

IOC OS Seminar for Athlete's Education & Leadership on 23-25 December 2022 at Pakistan Olympic House, Lahore

22-Dec-2022

Dear Media Friends, We are delighted to inform that from 23rd to 25th December, 2022 IOC OS Seminar for Athlete’s Education & Leadership will be organized at Pakistan... Read More...

IOC Diploma in Sports Nutrition (Distance Learning on a part-time basis) Feb 2023 – Nov 2024

14-Dec-2022

567 - Invitation to NSF - IOC Diploma in Sports Nutrition Application Form IOC Diploma in Sports Nutrition Olympic Values - Training - Application ... Read More...

International Forum for Sports Safety, 24 Nov 2022

21-Nov-2022

Dear Madam/ Sir, Accidents can occur in any situation, from minor injuries during sports activities to major disasters in sports events. Many countries have already established organisations dedicate... Read More...

IOC President addresses G20 Leaders’ Summit in Bali

15-Nov-2022

Presidents /Directors & Secretary Generals Affiliated units of POA Dear Madam/ Sir, It is informed that the IOC President Thomas Bach was invited to address the G20 leaders at the Summit in Bal... Read More...

CGF & World Academy of Sport – Online Post Graduate Certificate Scholarship Enrolment 2023

15-Nov-2022

Dear Madam/ Sir, Please find the letter on the subject. 529 - Invitation to NSF - CGF World Academy of Sport (Post Graduate Certificate Scholarship) Application Form Best regards, Muhamma... Read More...

CGF & World Academy of Sport – Online Athlete Certificate Course

09-Nov-2022

POA-523/OS/051 Secretary Generals National Sports Federation Affiliated with POA Dear Madam/ Sir, Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) and World Academy of Sport is o... Read More...

Press Release

05-Nov-2022

Mr. Tayyab Ikram has a lifelong association with the sport of Hockey as an athlete, coach and official, and has held various leadership roles in organizations promoting Hockey across the world... Read More...

WADA publishes 2023 Prohibited List

20-Oct-2022

National Sports Federations Provincial Olympic Associations Departments and Service Organizations Individual Members Chairman Athletes Commission Dear Sir/Madam, ... Read More...

Press Release

26-Aug-2022

Dear Madam/ Sir, Pakistan Olympic Association thanks H.E. Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Pakistan for motivating and extending personal patronage to the national athletes wh... Read More...

Flag Bearers of Pakistan Contingent for XXII Commonwealth Games, Birmingham

27-Jul-2022

Dear Media Friends, Lt Gen (R) Syed Arif Hasan, President CGA Pakistan / Pakistan Olympic Association is pleased to nominate Mr. Muhammad Inam (Wrestler) and Ms. Bismah Maroof (Cricketer) to carry... Read More...

Release of IOC Scholarship & Participation in Commonwealth Games

27-Jul-2022

Dear Media Friends, We are delighted to inform that Pakistan Olympic Association which had managed to obtain the IOC Scholarship for its athletes, has disbursed Rs. 2.6 million as the first ... Read More...

OCA Press Release: OCA announces new dates for the 19th Asian Games - Hangzhou

19-Jul-2022

Dear Media Friends, The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has announced the new dates for the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou, China from 23rd September to 8th October 2023. The Press Release of the OCA is f... Read More...

Press Release - List of Pakistani Contingents For Xxii Commonwealth Games, Birmingham And 05th Islamic Solidarity Games, Konya

18-Jul-2022

Dear Media Friends, The emergent meeting of the Pakistan Olympic Association was held on 16th July 2022 at Pakistan Olympic House, Lahore under the chairmanship of Lt. Gen (R) Syed Arif Hasan, Pre... Read More...

Olympic Scholarship for Athletes “Paris 2024”

07-Jul-2022

Dear Media Friends, We are delighted to inform that POA, all codal formalities have been completed and the athletes have signed the contracts for Olympic Scholarships for Athletes - Paris 2024 &nd... Read More...

Safeguarding Officer in Sport

29-Jun-2022

POA-327/OS/027 Presidents/ Secretary Generals of National Sports Federation affiliated with POA Director General Pakistan Sports Board Director Generals Sports Boards of Balochistan, KP, Pu... Read More...

Press Release - Executive Committee of South Asia Olympic Council (SAOC) In Connection With 14th South Asian Games 2023

26-Jun-2022

Dear Media Friends, A virtual meeting of the Executive Committee of South Asia Olympic Council (SAOC) is convened on Monday 27 June 2022 under the chairmanship of Lt Gen (R) Syed Arif Hasan HI(M),... Read More...

Olympic Day Celebration 2022

24-Jun-2022

Dear Media Friends, We are hopeful that this email finds you in the best of your health and well-being of your family. Olympic Day is celebrated worldwide on June 23rd of each year to commemora... Read More...

Olympic Day - Message Of Lt Gen Syed Arif Hasan Hi(M) (Retd) President Pakistan Olympic Association

24-Jun-2022

Esteemed friends, colleagues and volunteers. Dear Athletes, Students and Children, Today we gather here at the DHA Sports Complex, Lahore to celebrate the birth of modern Olympics first of which w... Read More...

IOC President Message for Olympic Day 2022

24-Jun-2022

Dear Olympic friends, When our founder, Pierre de Coubertin, revived the Olympic Games in 1894, he saw it as a way to promote peace among nations and people. Always the visionary, he said: “S... Read More...

Olympic Day Celebration 2022

23-Jun-2022

Dear Media Friends, We are hopeful that this email finds you in the best of your health and well-being of your family. Olympic Day is celebrated worldwide on June 23rd of each year to commemorat... Read More...

Day 2 - Seminar on “Doping” and “CGF Charter of Good Conduct

12-Jun-2022

The Seminar on “Doping and Good Conduct” organized by Pakistan Olympic Association in collaboration with Sports Board Punjab concluded today (12-06-2022). ... Read More...

Press Release – Day 1 - Seminar on “Doping” and “CGF Charter of Good Conduct

11-Jun-2022

Dear Sir/ Madam, The first day of seminar on Doping & Charter of Good Conduct concluded here today (11 June, 2022). The Birmingham 2022 bound audience were presented with doping control educ... Read More...

Press Release - Election of Athletes Commission of POA

10-Jun-2022

Today (10th June, 2022), the Athletes Commission of Pakistan Olympic Association held its meeting at Pakistan Olympic House, Lahore. Mr. Muhammad Inam Butt, World Champion was elected unopposed as ... Read More...

Athlete Scholarship AISTS MAS Sport Management & Technology Programme

26-May-2022

POA-183/MOS/046 24 May 2022 The Secretaries Generals / Directors · National Sports Federations of Olympic Sports · ... Read More...

XXV Executive Masters in Sports Organization Management (2022-2023)

26-May-2022

POA-185/MEMOS/017 26 May 2022 The Secretaries Generals / Directors • National Sports Federations / • Provincial Olympic / Other Associations / • Services and Departments Affiliate... Read More...

PARENTS AND GUARDIANS: A GUIDE TO CLEAN SPORT

20-May-2022

POA-171/MOS/046 20 May 2022 The Secretaries Generals / Directors ... Read More...

Master Degree Program in Olympic Studies, University of Peloponnese, Greece (2022-2023)

18-May-2022

Dear Madam/ Sir, Please find attached letter on the subject. Best regards, Muhammad Khalid Mahmood Secretary General POA 162 - Master Degree Program i... Read More...

OCA Press Release on Hangzhou Asian Games 2022 and Shantou Asian Youth Games 2021

06-May-2022

Dear Media Friends, The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has informed the NOCs that after detailed discussions with the Chinese Olympic Committee (COC) and the Hangzhou Asian Games Organising Committe... Read More...

PRESS RELEASE - OLYMPIC SCHOLARSHIP FOR ATHLETES “PARIS 2024”

22-Apr-2022

Dear Media Friends, We feel pleasure to inform that, considering the request / recommendation of Pakistan Olympic Association, IOC Olympic Solidarity has very kindly awarded Olympic Scholarships to... Read More...

Press Release - Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games 28 July - 08 August 2022 / Workshop on Doping (Lahore)

19-Apr-2022

Dear Media Friends, The Commonwealth Games Association (CGA) Pakistan / Pakistan Olympic Association organized a Workshop on Doping for the awareness of Athletes, Coaches / Team Officials shortlist... Read More...

Notification - Probe Committee for The Positive Dope Cases Of Kabaddi Players

12-Apr-2022

Dear Media Friends, A Probe Committee is hereby constituted, in context to the seven positive dope cases of Kabaddi Players tested during the National Kabaddi Championship 2022 Lahore. Copy of ... Read More...

Asian Games Drawing/Painting Contest 2022

12-Apr-2022

Attached Letter: Asian Games Drawing/Painting Contest 2022 ... Read More...

Letter from the IOC President, Mr. Thomas Bach to H.E. Mr. Arif Alvi, President, Islamic Republic of Pakistan on 6 April - International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

05-Apr-2022

2022-04-06 - LE - Pakistan - HoS - International Day of Sport for Development and Peace 2022-03-11 - LE - Letter from IOC President to Olympic Movement ... Read More...

Press Release - Meeting With the Concerned National Sports Federations / Organizations Regarding Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

22-Mar-2022

Dear Media Friends, The Commonwealth Games Association Pakistan (CGA Pakistan) / Pakistan Olympic Association organized a meeting on 21 March 2022 at Pakistan Olympic House, Lahore with the concern... Read More...

Visit of H.E. Lord Mayor Birmingham, Councillor Muhammad Afzal at CGA Pakistan’s Headquarters Lahore

03-Mar-2022

Dear Media Friends, The Commonwealth Games Association (CGA) Pakistan / Pakistan Olympic Association is pleased to inform that a 7 member delegation from Birmingham, UK headed by H.E. the Lord Mayo... Read More...

ANOC Dream Together Master Program 2022-2023 – Seoul National University

22-Feb-2022

POA-060/MOS/039 22 February 2022 The Secretaries Generals / Directors National Sports Federations / Provincial Olympic / Other Associations / Services and Departments Affiliated with P... Read More...

Master’s degree MA in Sports Ethics and Integrity (MAiSI)

19-Feb-2022

The Secretary Generals National Sports Federations Affiliated with POA Dear Madam/ Sir, The world of sport and the integrity of sporting bodies are increasingly confronted to ethical problems... Read More...

ANOC RIOU University Scholarship – Academic Year 2022-2023

08-Feb-2022

Dear Madam/ Sir, I am pleased to inform you that ANOC offers, for this year again, three scholarships to NOCs for the RIOU’s Master of Sport Administration for the academic year 2022-2023. AN... Read More...

Press Release - Participation of Pakistan Contingent in the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games 04 - 20 February, 2022

01-Feb-2022

Dear Media Friends, The Pakistan Olympic Association takes the opportunity to share the information of the Pakistan Contingent set to participate in the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games. The Pakis... Read More...

Award Ceremony of Short Video Competition “Chatting About China Pakistan Friendship and Good Wishes for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games” by All Pakistan-China Friendship Association & Pakistan Olympic Association

31-Jan-2022

Dear Media Friends, To celebrate 70 years of the establishment of Pakistan-China Diplomatic relations, a special award ceremony for winners of the Short Video Competition on the theme of “Ch... Read More...

Online Accreditation for the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou, China 10 - 25 September, 2022

06-Jan-2022

Dear Media Friends, It is informed that the 19th Asian Games are scheduled to be held from 10 September to 25 September, 2022 in Hangzhou, China. The Organizing Committee has invited applications f... Read More...

Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay Visits to Karachi Grammar School (KGS) and Moulana Muhammad Ali Johar Park, (Kakri Ground) Lyari

29-Dec-2021

Dear Media Friends, Please find attached Press Release regarding the Queen’s Baton Relay Event in Pakistan. Thanks and best regards, Muhammad Khalid Mahmood Secretary General ... Read More...

Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay Visits to Sindh Madressatul Islam and Mazar-E-Quaid

28-Dec-2021

Dear Media Friends, Please find attached Press Release regarding the Queen’s Baton Relay Event in Pakistan. Thanks and best regards, Muhammad Khalid Mahmood Secretary General CG... Read More...

Welcome Ceremony of the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay At British Deputy High Commission, Karachi

27-Dec-2021

Dear Media Friends, Please find attached Press Release regarding the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Queen’s Baton Relay Event in Pakistan. Thanks and best regards, Muhammad Khalid Mahmood... Read More...

Pakistan welcome to Queen's Relay on 27 December

26-Dec-2021

Press Release - The queens's Baton of Birmingham 2022 commonwealth games arrives in pakistan

26-Dec-2021

Dear Media Friends, Please find attached Press Release regarding the Queen’s Baton Relay Event in Pakistan. Thanks and best regards, Muhammad Khalid Mahmood Secretary General CGA Pakistan... Read More...

Press Release - Queen’s Baton Relay Event in Pakistan

21-Dec-2021

Dear Media Friends, Please find attached Press Release along with Notes to Editors regarding the Queen’s Baton Relay Event in Pakistan. Thanks and best regards, Muhammad Khalid Mahmood... Read More...

NOC Pakistan holds seminar for empowering athletes

16-Dec-2021

A seminar to empower athletes was held at Lahore Garrison University under the auspices of the Olympic Council of Asia in collaboration with the Pakistan Olympic Association. The three-day seminar, w... Read More...

Press Release - Queen’s Baton Relay Event in Karachi

10-Dec-2021

Dear Media Friends, The Queen’s Baton Relay for the 22nd Commonwealth Games started it Commonwealth journey from the Buckingham Palace on 07th October, 2021. The Baton in its journey of 72 nati... Read More...

Press Release

04-Dec-2021

Dear Media Friends, A meeting was held by Mrs. Tania Malik, Head of Women's Cricket, Pakistan Cricket Board with Mr. Muhammad Khalid Mahmood, Secretary General, Pakistan Olympic Association in the ... Read More...

OCA Press Release: Oceania athletes to receive honorary medals at 19th Asian Games

23-Nov-2021

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 22, 2021: The Olympic Council of Asia’s 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China next September will make history as it will be the first time that athletes f... Read More...

OCA Press Release: OCA confirms two host cities during 40th General Assembly

23-Nov-2021

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 21, 2021: The Olympic Council of Asia added two more multi-sport games to its calendar during the 40th OCA General Assembly in Dubai on Sunday. The Natio... Read More...

Press Release - SAOC Meeting on the sideline of the ANOC GA in Greece

28-Oct-2021

Dear Media Friends, Lt Gen (R) Syed Arif Hasan HI(M), President and Mr. Muhammad Khalid Mahmood, Secretary General, Pakistan Olympic Association (NOC Pakistan) attended the General Assembly of the As... Read More...

Press Release - Postponement of 6th Asian Indoor & Martial Arts Games Bangkok & Chonburi, Province, Thailand

20-Oct-2021

Dear Media Friends, The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has sent a letter dated 20 October, 2021 to the Member NOCs of Asia regarding the postponement of the 6th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games w... Read More...

Olympic Scholarship for Athletes “Paris 2024

12-Oct-2021

POA-414/OS/001 Secretaries General National Federation (Olympic Sport) Affiliated with POA Subject: ... Read More...

Press Release – XXIV Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022

08-Oct-2021

Lt. Gen (R) Syed Arif Hasan, President POA called on H.E. Mr. Nong Rong, Ambassador of People’s Republic of China to Pakistan at the Embassy of China in Islamabad. The meeting was held in con... Read More...

The Queen officially launches the Birmingham 2022 Queen's Baton Relay at Buckingham Palace

07-Oct-2021

Dear Media Friends, Commonwealth Games Association (CGA) Pakistan is pleased to share the Media Release issued by the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Organizing Committee regarding the official ... Read More...

Press Release - Rescheduling of 3rd Asian Youth Games Shantou 2021

08-Sep-2021

Dear Media Friends, The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has informed the NOCs today that in view of the current situation of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Olympic Council of Asia, the Chinese Oly... Read More...

Press Release - Congratutions

03-Sep-2021

Dear Madam / Sir, The Olympic Family of Pakistan congratulates Mr. Haider Ali for securing Gold Medal in Tokyo 2020 Paralympics Games. Mr. Haider Ali has demonstrated his resolve to surpass all ... Read More...

Press Release

31-Aug-2021

PAKISTAN OLYMPIC ASSOCIATION PRESS RELEASE This is with reference to the Press Release of Ministry of Inter Provincial Coordination dated 30 August, 2021 regarding the 23rd Meeting of the Pakis... Read More...

Press Briefing By Pakistan Olympic Association

20-Aug-2021

Dear Media Friends, Pakistan Olympic Association will be holding a media briefing on 23rd August, 2021 at 1630 hours at Lahore. We will share a registration link for the virtual briefing via Zoo... Read More...

Press Release - Kamyab Jawan Program

09-Aug-2021

Dear Media Friends, Pakistan Olympic Association would like to felicitate the Government of Pakistan for launching the initiative taken under the auspices of Kamyab Jawan Program. The project, as p... Read More...

Press Release – Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Updates Of Pakistan Contingent

04-Aug-2021

Dear Media Friends, Mr. Arshad Nadeem with a tremendous throw of 85.16 meters secured third ranking in the Qualifying Round. He will compete for a Medal on Saturday August 07, 2021 in the finals of... Read More...

Press Release – Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Updates Of Pakistan Contingent

03-Aug-2021

Dear Media Friends, Athletics Competition on 04-08-2021 Mr. Arshad Nadeem is representing Pakistan in Athletics – Javelin Throw Event on 4th August, 2021 at 10:35 hours JST / 6:35 am PST. ... Read More...

Press Release – Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Updates Of Pakistan Contingent

01-Aug-2021

Dear Media Friends, Athletics Competition on 02-08-2021 Ms. Najma Parveen is representing Pakistan in Athletics –Women 200m Event on 2nd August, 2021 at 1038 hours JST / 0638 hours PST. ... Read More...

Press Release – Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Updates Of Pakistan Contingent

31-Jul-2021

Dear Media Friends, Shooting Competition on 01-08-2021 Mr. Ghulam Mustafa Bashir is representing Pakistan in Shooting – 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Event on 1st August, 2021 at 08:30 hours JST ... Read More...

Press Release

30-Jul-2021

Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) is greatly disappointed and expresses serious concern on the remarks of national Badminton player represented Pakistan at Olympics Ms. Mahoor Shahzad. We strongly be... Read More...

Press Release – Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Updates Of Pakistan Contingent

29-Jul-2021

Dear Media Friends, Swimming Competition on 30-07-2021 Ms. Bisma Khan is representing Pakistan in Swimming Women’s 50m Freestyle Event on 30 July, 2021 at 19:32 hours JST / 15:32 hours PST... Read More...

Press Release – Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Updates Of Pakistan Contingent

28-Jul-2021

Dear Media Friends, Judo Competition on 29-07-2021 Mr. Shah Hussain Shah is representing Pakistan in Judo Men’s -100kg Event on 29 July, 2021 at 11:00 hours JST / 0700 hours PST. ... Read More...

Press Release – Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

27-Jul-2021

Yesterday we witnessed an amazing performance by Mr. Talha Talib securing fifth position in the 67Kg Weightlifting event of world's most prestigious sporting gala 'Tokyo 2020'. His performance manifes... Read More...

Press Release – Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Updates Of Pakistan Contingent

26-Jul-2021

Dear Media Friends, Badminton Competition on 27-07-2021 Mahoor SHAHZAD will play her next group play stage match against Kirsty GILMOUR of Great Britain on 27 July, 2021 at 1400 hours JST and 10... Read More...

WHO Director General: “May these Games be the moment that unites the world, and ignites the solidarity and determination we need to end the pandemic together”

26-Jul-2021

www.olympics.com In a keynote address to the 138th Session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) invoked the new Olympic motto as a strategy to... Read More...

Press Release – Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Updates Of Pakistan Contingent

24-Jul-2021

Dear Media Friends, Weightlifting Competition on 25-07-2021 Talha Talib is representing Pakistan in weightlifting 67kg weight category on 25 July, 2021 at 1955 hours JST / 1555 hours PST in t... Read More...

Press Release – Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Updates Of Pakistan Contingent

24-Jul-2021

Pakistani Athletes participated today in Badminton and Shooting Competitions Badminton - Mahoor Shahzad lost to World No. 4 YAMAGUCHI Akane from Japan. She lost in straight sets. 21-3, 21-8. She... Read More...

Press Release - Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

20-Jul-2021

Dear Media Friends, Talha Talib will leave for Tokyo 2020 on July 21, 2021. Brig. Zaheer Akhtar, Chef de Mission and Lt. Col (R) Muhammad Nasir Ijaz Tung the contingent official will also depart fo... Read More...

Press Release - Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Flag Bearers of Pakistan for Opening Ceremony Parade

19-Jul-2021

Dear Media Friends, As per instructions of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games / International Olympic Committee, each NOC has to nominate one accredited female athlete and one accredited male athlete fro... Read More...

International Coaching Enrichment Certificate Programme (ICECP) – 2021-2022 (Virtual Edition)

19-Jul-2021

Secretaries General of NSF of Badminton, Equestrian, Gymnastics, Golf, Handball, Hockey, Rugby, Sailing, Shooting, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Weightlifting & Winter Sports Federation Affili... Read More...

Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

16-Jul-2021

Dear Friends, We are pleased to inform that 8 x Dope Tests of the following athletes participating in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games have been received by Anti Doping Lab Qatar through ADAMS are nega... Read More...

Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

16-Jul-2021

Dear Media Friends, On the directions of Lt Gen (R) Syed Arif Hasan HI(M), President POA, financial assistance of Rs. 100,000/- (Rupees One Hundred Thousands only) has been provided to each athlete... Read More...

Condolence

13-Jul-2021

Brig. (R) Muhammad Khalid S. Khokhar SI(M) President Pakistan Hockey Federation Subject: CONDOLENCE Dear Sir, Lt Gen (R) Syed Arif Hasan HI(M), Pres... Read More...

Daraz (Alibaba Group) Partners with Pakistan Olympic Association as Official Digital Partner for Tokyo 2020

12-Jul-2021

Dear Media Friends, Daraz (Alibaba Group) join hands with Pakistan Olympic Association as Official Digital Partner to uplift Olympians representing the nation at Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Laho... Read More...

14th South Asian Games- Meeting Of South Asian Olympic Council

12-Jul-2021

Dear Friends, A virtual meeting of the South Asian Olympic Council was held today, hosted by the Pakistan Olympic Committee under the Chairmanship of Lt. Gen (R) Syed Arif Hasan, President South As... Read More...

Press Release - Participation of Pakistan Contingent in Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

07-Jul-2021

Dear Media Friends, Pakistan Olympic Association takes the opportunity to share the Contingent details of Pakistan set to participate in Tokyo 2020. As of now, 22 Athletes, Athlete Support Personne... Read More...

Power Up Online workshops on 27, 28, 29 & 30 September 2021

05-Jul-2021

The Secretaries General of · National Sports Federations · Provincial Olympic Associat... Read More...

Reinstatement of Universality Place Quota of Ms. Najma Parveen in 200 M - Athletics

01-Jul-2021

Dear Media Friends, We refer to media report and queries related to the Universality Place Quota of Ms. Najma Parveen which was most surprisingly declined by Athletics Federation of Pakistan ... Read More...

PAK - Tripartite Commission Invitation Places for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 in Weightlifting

25-Jun-2021

Dear Media Friends, Accepting the request of NOC Pakistan, the International Olympic Committee has confirmed that the Olympic Games Tripartite Commission has finalized the Invitation Places in coll... Read More...

Press Release – Olympic Day celebrated by organizing Table Tennis Exhibitional Matches at Bagh-e-Jinnah, Lahore External

24-Jun-2021

Dear Media Friends, We are hopeful that this email finds you in the best of your health and well-being of your family. Olympic Day is celebrated worldwide on June 23rd of each year to commemora... Read More...

Press Release - Mr. Shah Hussain Shah Judoka Qualified for Tokyo 2020

23-Jun-2021

Dear Media Friends, International Judo Federation (IJF) has informed Pakistan Olympic Association that Mr. Shah Hussain Shah has secured Continental Quota place in -100kg of Judo for Tokyo 2020. It... Read More...

Lt. Gen (R) Syed Arif Hasan, President POA Awarded Prizes to the Winners of POA National Painting Competition 2020

21-Jun-2021

Dear Friends, We are hopeful that this letter finds you in the best of your health and well-being of your family. An interactive session with winners of the Painting Competition on Olympic Day... Read More...

POA Painting Competition

10-Jun-2021

Arts and culture have long been part of the Olympic programme. In Ancient Greece, art and sport were considered perfect partners. The idea was to achieve harmony by exercising both the body and the mi... Read More...

Press Release - Olympic Day Celebration (1-30 June 2021)

04-Jun-2021

Dear Media Friends, Olympic Day is celebrated worldwide on June 23rd of each year to commemorate the birth of the Modern Olympics Games that were held in Paris back in June, 1894. 1st Meeting of... Read More...

PAK - Tripartite Commission Invitation Places for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 - Badminton

01-Jun-2021

Dear Sir/Madam, Ms. Mahoor Shahzad has secured an Invitational Place in Badminton and shall be representing Pakistan at Tokyo 2020. Lt Gen (R) Syed Arif Hasan President POA has felicitated Ms.... Read More...

Press Release - Executive Committee Meeting of POA

31-May-2021

Dear Madam / Sir, Dear Media Friends, A meeting of the Executive Committee (EC) of Pakistan Olympic Association was held today under the Chairmanship of Lt. Gen (R) Syed Arif Hasan, President POA... Read More...

Press Release – 1st Chef de Mission Meeting of Pakistan Contingent for XXXII Summer Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

30-May-2021

Lt Gen (R) Syed Arif Hasan HI(M), President Pakistan Olympic Association / NOC Pakistan is pleased to nominate Brig. Zaheer Akhtar, Vice President POA as Chef De Mission of Pakistan Contingent for XXX... Read More...

Press Release – Participation of Pakistan Contingent in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Following Covid-19 Countermeasures

28-May-2021

Pakistan Olympic Association (NOC Pakistan) has already completed the process of online accreditation for athletes and coaches/officials of Athletics, Equestrian and Shooting. The athletes of these sp... Read More...

Press Release - Tree Plantation Campaign” in collaboration with “Punjab Daanish School, Mianwali” as part of Olympic Day Celebration 2021

25-May-2021

Dear Media Friends/ Colleagues, Pakistan Olympic Association (POA)/NOC Pakistan will organize “Tree Plantation Campaign” in collaboration with “Punjab Daanish School, Mianwali&rdquo... Read More...

Press Release – Postponment of 5th Islamic Solidarity Games Konya 2021

17-May-2021

Dear Media Friends, The ISSF Executive Board held a meeting with the Organizing Committee of the 5th Islamic Solidarity Games Konya 2021 regarding the organization of the Games under the current wo... Read More...

Press Release – The Emergent Meeting of the General Council of Pakistan Olympic Association

03-May-2021

Dear Media Friends and Colleagues, An Emergent Meeting of POA held today (May 03, 2021) here at Lahore wherein representatives of the affiliated National Sports Federations, Associations and Departme... Read More...

Athlete365 Career+ Power Up online workshops

07-Apr-2021

POA-112/Athletes365/038 The Secretaries General of • National Sports Federations • ... Read More...

8th International Day of Sport for Development and Peace 2021

26-Mar-2021

8th International Day of Sport for Development and Peace 2021... Read More...

Press Release - Meeting of POA Working Group for 14th South Asian Games 2023 in Pakistan

20-Mar-2021

Dear Media Friends, The first meeting of the POA Working Group for 14th South Asian Games 2023 in Pakistan constituted by Lt Gen Syed Arif Hasan HI (Retd), President Pakistan Olympic Association, w... Read More...

Press Release - Executive Committee Meeting of Pakistan Olympic Association (POA)

13-Mar-2021

Dear Media Friends, The Executive Committee meeting of POA was held in both virtual and physical modes on 13 March 2021 at 1430 hours under the Chairmanship of Lt Gen (R) Syed Arif Hasan HI(M), Pre... Read More...

CGAs Asia Regional Meeting

12-Mar-2021

Dear Media Friends and colleagues, It is informed that CGAs Asia Regional Meeting was virtually held on 10 March 2021 at 1200 hours PST. Mr. Muhammad Khalid Mahmood, Secretary General CGA Pakistan/ P... Read More...

Press Release - Meeting of POA Women Commission on International Women’s Day

09-Mar-2021

Dear Media Friends, A Meeting of POA Women Commission was held online on 08 March 2021 under its Chair, Ms. Fatima Lakhani. Ms. Tania Mallick, Ms. Elain Alam, Ms. Ada Jaffery, Ms. Veena Salman Mas... Read More...

Press Release - International Women's Day – Joint Statement

08-Mar-2021

Press Release - International Women's Day – Joint Statement... Read More...

Press Release - Working Group for 14th South Asian Games 2023 In Pakistan

05-Mar-2021

Dear Media Friends, A Working Group for 14th South Asian Games in 2023 in Pakistan has been constituted by Lt Gen (R) Syed Arif Hasan HI(M), President Pakistan Olympic Association after having met ... Read More...

NOC Pakistan Digital Magazine & Informative Website – Invitation for Content & Resource Contribution

03-Mar-2021

POA-067/M&M/1019 All Member Units Individual Members Chairpersons /Secretaries of POA Commissions / Committees Subject: NOC PAKISTAN DIGITAL MAGAZINE &... Read More...

IOC OS Gender Equalitywebinar Series, 15-16 March 2021

02-Mar-2021

POA-062/MOS/020 The Secretaries General of National Sports Federations Provincial Olympic Associations Other Associations Services / Departmental Organizations Individual Members, POA Chairpe... Read More...

Olympic Solidarity - Programme Athlete Career Transition - Opportunity for Olympians - Master In Sport Ethics and Integrity (Maisi) 2021-2023

01-Mar-2021

POA-058/MOS/003 The Secretaries Generals / Directors National Sports Federations / Provincial Olympic / Other Associations / Services and Departments Affiliated with POA Subject: OLYMPI... Read More...

ANOC RIOU University Scholarship – Academic Year 2021-2022

15-Feb-2021

POA-043/ MOS/040 The Secretaries Generals / Directors National Sports Federations / Provincial Olympic / Other Associations / Services and Departments Affiliated with POA Subject:... Read More...

ANOC Dream Together Master Program 2021-2022 – Seoul National University

12-Feb-2021

Dear Madam/ Sir, I am pleased to inform you that ANOC offers, for this year again, ten scholarships to NOCs for the Dream Together Master’s Program for the academic year 2021-2022. The progra... Read More...

Condolence

28-Jan-2021

UN Resolution on Sport for Sustainable Development

19-Jan-2021

2021-01-15 - A_75_L.30_E - Sport as an enabler of Sustainable Development - eng 2021-01-15 - LE - Letter to IOC Members - IFs - NOCs - UN Resolution on Sport for Sustainable Development - eng... Read More...

OCA Press Release: The 6th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games – Thailand

14-Jan-2021

Kuwait City, Kuwait, January 14, 2021:The Olympic Council of Asia announces that the 6th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games to be held in Bangkok and Chonburi Province in Thailand from 21st to 30th o... Read More...

Press Release – Holding of 34th National Games 2021 Quetta

05-Jan-2021

Dear Media Friends, Mr. Imran Gichki, Secretary Sports & Youth Affairs, Government of Balochistan visited the headquarters of Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) on Tuesday the 05th of January, ... Read More...

OCA Press Release - Postponement of 6th Asian Beach Games Sanya, China

30-Dec-2020

Kuwait City, Kuwait, December 30, 2020: The Olympic Council of Asia announces that the 6th Asian Beach Games, due to be held in Sanya City, China from April 2-10, 2021, have been postponed. The OCA... Read More...

Press Release – Suspension of Membership of Athletics Federation of Pakistan with Pakistan Olympic Association (NOC Pakistan)

22-Dec-2020

Dear Friends, The menace of doping is something which needs to be addressed strongly specially so that clean athletes are protected and the competition is a fair one without any use of performance ... Read More...

OCA Press Release: Doha to host Asian Games for second time

16-Dec-2020

Muscat, Oman, December 16, 2020: Doha, capital city of Qatar, will host the Olympic Council of Asia’s 21st Asian Games in 2030. Doha achieved the highest number of votes in a secret ballot of ... Read More...

Press Release - Delegation of Qatar Olympic Committee's Visit of Pakistan

04-Dec-2020

Dear Media Friends, A delegation of Qatar Olympic Committee headed by H.E. Jassim Rashid Albuenain (Secretary General Qatar Olympic Committee, Executive Director of Asian Games 2030 Bid File) held ... Read More...

IOC President's message from Tokyo

24-Nov-2020

Speaking to you from the Olympic Village during his recent visit to Tokyo, the IOC President Thomas Bach promised athletes an unforgettable experience at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 next year. Read ... Read More...

Press Release - Second day of 1st Pakistan Athletes' Forum 2020

16-Nov-2020

Dear Media Friends, The 1st National Athletes Forum organized by the Athletes Commission of Pakistan Olympic Association concluded today. The last day of the event started with an informative ... Read More...

Press Release - First day of 1st Athletes Forum 2020 Pakistan

14-Nov-2020

The first day of 1st Athletes Forum 2020 Pakistan concluded today. The participants witnessed message of H.E. Mr. Thomas Bach, President IOC who was delighted on the organization of athlete centric ... Read More...

Press Release – First National Athletes Forum 14th – 15th November, 2020 – Lahore

13-Nov-2020

Dear Friends, As you are kindly aware that Athletes Commission of Pakistan Olympic Association in collaboration with Pakistan Olympic Association and under the auspices of the International ... Read More...

Press Release – First National Athletes Forum 14th – 15th November, 2020

12-Nov-2020

Dear Friends, We are delighted to inform that Athletes Commission of Pakistan Olympic Association in collaboration with Pakistan Olympic Association and under the auspices of the Internation... Read More...

Instructions for 1st Pakistan Athlete's Forum 14-15 November 2020 Lahore

12-Nov-2020

It is informed that subject Forum being organized on 14-15 November 2020 (Saturday & Sunday) at the WAPDA Sports Complex, Chungi Amar Sidhu, Ferozepur Road, Lahore For the smooth ... Read More...

CONDOLENCE

04-Nov-2020

Brig. (R) Muhammad Khalid S. Khokhar SI(M) President Pakistan Hockey Federation Mr. Muhammad Asif Bajwa Secretary General Pakistan Hockey Federation Subject: ... Read More...

Press Release

03-Nov-2020

Dear Colleagues and Media Friends, It is informed that a Meeting of POA Environmental Commission was held on 02-11-2020 at Pakistan Olympic House, Lahore presided by Lt Col (R) Raja Waseem Ahmed, Cha... Read More...

Press Release - Promotion of Olympic Movement In Gilgit - Baltistan Under The Leadership of H.E. Mir Afzal Khan Chief Minister Gilgit – Baltistan

10-Oct-2020

Today (October 10th, 2020) H.E. Mir Afzal Khan, Chief Minister of Gilgit - Baltistan visited Pakistan Olympic House, Lahore where he was welcomed by Lt. Gen (R) Syed Arif Hasan, President Pakistan Oly... Read More...

Press Release - Exhibition of Art Works to Declare Winners for Olympic Day 2020 Art Competition organized by POA Culture and Olympic Heritage Commission

30-Sep-2020

Dear Friends and Colleagues, To celebrate Olympic Day 2020, POA Culture & Olympic Heritage Commission (POAC&OHC) organized National Level Painting Competition in connection with the Olympic... Read More...

Message from the IOC President - “Olympism and Corona” II

22-Sep-2020

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Master (M.A) in Olympic Studies (2021-2023) - Cologne University, Germany

15-Sep-2020

POA-294/OS/022 The Secretaries Generals/Directors National Sports Federations/ Provincial Olympic/ Other Associations/ Services and Departments Affiliated with POA Subject: ... Read More...

Press Release - Maldives re-joins as member of Commonwealth Games Federation

01-Sep-2020

Dear Friends and Colleagues, We are forwarding a Media Release issued by Commonwealth Games Federation regarding Maldives re-joins as member of Commonwealth Games Federation for information and publi... Read More...

Press Release - Probe Committee

26-Aug-2020

Dear Friends and Colleagues, I take this opportunity to inform that as decided by Executive Committee of POA in its meeting held on August 08th 2020, a Probe Committee has been constituted in the con... Read More...

MEMOS XXIV – 2021 SESSION

19-Aug-2020

POA-238/OS/017 19 August 2020 The Secretaries General of Affiliated Member Units of POA Subject: - &nb... Read More...

In 1913, Pierre de Coubertin designed one of the world's most famous symbols Courtesy International Olympic Committee

19-Aug-2020

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90-Year Anniversary of the Inaugural Commonwealth Games

17-Aug-2020

Dear Friends and Colleagues, The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) celebrated a special milestone of the 90th Anniversary of the Commonwealth Sport Movement on 16 August, 2020. The President Commo... Read More...

Press Release –Independence Day Tree Plantation Campaign

14-Aug-2020

Dear Media and Colleagues of Olympic Family, Independence Day is vital to reiterate the purpose of creation every sovereign nations and so is August 14 for every Pakistani reminding the struggle our ... Read More...

Press Release - OCA Announces New Dates for the 6th Asian Beach Games, Sanya – China

10-Aug-2020

PRESS RELEASE 10-08-2020 OCA ANNOUNCES NEW DATES FOR THE 6TH ASIAN BEACH GAMES, SANYA – CHINA Dear Sir/Madam, The Olympic Council of Asia has announced the new dates of the 6th ... Read More...

Press Release – Great Olympic Moments at Olympic Channel

24-Jul-2020

Dear Madam / Sir, Olympic Channel has put together the Great Olympic Moments streaming channel, featuring memorable races, contests and ceremonies from Summer Olympic Games all the way back to Mexi... Read More...

Press Release - One year to go to Tokyo 2020

23-Jul-2020

Dear Madam/Sir, The IOC has invited to join the One Year To Go celebrations on 23 July, 2020 ahead of the postponed Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Event will be streamed live on ... Read More...

Press Release - Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2022 postponement to 2026

18-Jul-2020

Dear Sir/Madam, The IOC in its 136th Session held on 17 July, 2020 confirmed the decision to postpone the 4th Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2022 to 2026. The proposal to postpone the Summer Youth Olymp... Read More...

Press Release - Announcement of New Dates of 5th Islamic Solidarity Games Konya 2021

14-Jul-2020

Dear Sir/Madam, The 5th Islamic Solidarity Games Konya, Turkey which was previously scheduled from 20 – 29 August, 2021. However due to Covid-19 Pandemic, the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games were po... Read More...

Press Release - Reschedule Of 6th Asian Beach Games Sanya 2020 Due To COVID-19 Pandemic

11-Jul-2020

PRESS RELEASE RESCHEDULE OF 6TH ASIAN BEACH GAMES SANYA 2020 DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC Dear Media Friends, The Olympic Council of Asia has issued a statement on Saturday July 11, 2020 regarding th... Read More...

Opportunity for Young Artists age 14 & above for Painting Competition

10-Jul-2020

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10-Jul-2020

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Calls For Application – Eligible Candidates

02-Jul-2020

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22-Jun-2020

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Press Release - Olympic Day, 23rd June 2020 - Celebrations Of Commemoration Of Modern Olympics

22-Jun-2020

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Declaration for The 2021 World Anti-Doping Code

20-May-2020

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13-May-2020

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Postponement of 5th Islamic Solidarity Games Konya 2021

11-May-2020

Circular Letter - NOC COVID-19 prevention guidelines

09-May-2020

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Press Release - 6th Asian Beach Games November from 28 to December 06, 2020 at Sanya, China

20-Apr-2020

Dear Media Friends, The 6th Asian Beach Games which are scheduled to be held from November 28 to December 06, 2020 at Sanya, a tropical tourist resort known as the "Hawaii of China. In consul... Read More...

IOC announced the new dates for Tokyo Olympic Games

30-Mar-2020

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26-Mar-2020

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Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 - NOC update

24-Mar-2020

Dear NOC Presidents, Secretaries General and Chefs de Mission, Since our last communication to you on Sunday 22 March 2020, the impacts of COVID-19 have continued to accelerate around the world, im... Read More...

Olympic Council of Asia statement regarding Postponement of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

24-Mar-2020

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20-Dec-2019

Dear Media Friends, Pakistan Olympic Association is delighted to inform that the IOC Olympic Solidarity Technical Course for Coaches of Olympic Wrestling has concluded today (19-Dec-2019). In ... Read More...

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17-Dec-2019

Pakistan will host the 14th South Asian Games in 2021

13-Dec-2019

The next South Asian Games will be hosted by Pakistan in 2021. The South Asian Olympic Council (SAOC) President Jeevan Ram Shrehtha handed over the official flag of the Games to the Pakistan Olympic A... Read More...

Pakistan is nominated for Peace Award 2019

20-Nov-2019

Did you know? National Olympic Committee Pakistan is ranked amongst Six NOCs Promoting Peace Pakistan is nominated for Peace Award 2019 Would you like Pakistan to win the Peace Award? We are only ... Read More...

Reception and Press briefing in the honor of “WORLD CHAMPION”, Mr Muhammad Inam Butt.

29-Oct-2019

Reception and Press briefing in the honor of “WORLD CHAMPION”, Mr Muhammad Inam Butt. Inam Won Gold Medal in ANOC WORLD BEACH GAMES DOHA, QATAR 2019. Pakistan Olympic Association hosted r... Read More...

Inam Butt Won Gold Medal in ANOC World Beach Games Doha 2019

21-Oct-2019

Pakistani Wrestler Inam Butt Won Gold Medal at World Beach Games’ (90kg) category. The Games officially known as the ANOC World Beach Games Qatar, 16th October,2019. After tough contest in the s... Read More...

Torch of 33rd National Games 2019 Lahore

09-Oct-2019

The Torch of 33rd National Games 2019 reached Lahore on October 08th, 2019 and a relay ceremony was held from Delhi Gate to Masjid Wazir Khan in a crowded neighborhood. The locals, athletes, Olympians... Read More...

Torch of 33rd National Games 2019 Quetta

07-Oct-2019

The Torch of 33rd National Games, 2019 reached Quetta on 07th October, 2019 and the locals, athletes and officials participated in the event with an unprecedented enthusiasm and passion for sports. Th... Read More...

Torch Relay Ceremony for 33rd National Games 2019

06-Oct-2019

The torch relay ceremony for 33rd National Games 2019 was held at Mazar -e- Quaid, President Pakistan Olympic Association Lt. Gen R Syed Arif Hasan graced the occasion, Advisor to Chief Minister... Read More...

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19-Jul-2019

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19-Jul-2019

US Consulate Lahore celebrated Olympic Day with the Pakistan Olympic Association on July 13. Young Pakistanis met Olympians and learned about the Olympic Spirit of friendship, excellence, and respec... Read More...

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19-Jul-2019

Lt Gen (R) Syed Arif Hasan, President, Pakistan Olympic Association called on Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, H.E. Mr. Kuninori Matsuda on July 18th, 2019 one year prior to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic G... Read More...

Celebrating Olympic Day 2019

13-Jul-2019

Pakistan Olympic Association is celebrating Olympic Day, which is one of the most happening events in the yearly Global Olympic Calendar, on Saturday July 13th, 2019 at WAPDA Sports Complex, Lahore fr... Read More...

Press Release – Olympic Day, 2019

13-Jul-2019

Dear Media Friends, Pakistan Olympic Association is celebrating the Olympic Day, 2019, a day celebrated throughout the world in tribute the creation of modern Olympics and the values of Olympism. ... Read More...

Olympic Day - 23 JUNE, 2019

02-Jul-2019

Pakistan Olympic Association celebrated the Olympic Day at POA House Lahore on 23rd June 2019 along with Olympians & Elite Athletes. Staying true to the Olympic agenda, NOC Pakistan will now be h... Read More...

Letter IOC Session Decision on AIBA

01-Jul-2019

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IMC to help Saadi Abbas fulfil Tokyo 2020 dream

29-Jun-2019

KARACHI: Indus Motors Company (IMC) will support Saadi Abbas, local karate athlete, to represent Pakistan in the Olympic Games 2020. Briefing the media, President Pakistan Olympics Association, fo... Read More...

Press Release - Celebration of Olympic Day 2019

24-Jun-2019

Dear Media friends, Pakistan Olympic Association celebrated the Olympic Day at POA House Lahore yesterday on 23 June 2019 along with Olympians (Col (R) Syed Mudassar Asghar, Manzoor ul Hassan Senio... Read More...

Press Release - 125th Anniversary of the IOC & Inauguration of the Globally Recognized Sustainable "Olympic House"

22-Jun-2019

The International Olympic Committee is celebrating its 125th Anniversary on the 23rd June, 2019 cherishing the values and culture of Olympism fostered across the world under the globally felicitated... Read More...

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03-Jun-2019

Dear Media Friends, We are delighted to share the successful election of Mr. Wajid Ali Chaudhry, secretary general, Pakistan badminton federation as the chair of the standing committee for developm... Read More...

Press Release

20-May-2019

Dear Media Friends, We are delighted to learn regarding appointment of Mr. Tayyab Ikram to the Olympic Solidarity Commission as its Member. Mr. Ikram, a Pakistani national has been associated wi... Read More...

Do you know what intellectual property is and why it matters?

17-May-2019

Do you know what intellectual property is and why it matters? Find out from Pakistani athletes, who joined us and the Pakistan Olympic Association in celebrating #WorldIPDay. ... Read More...

POA Cerebrated World Intellectual Property Day

24-Apr-2019

Pakistan Olympic Association Cerebrated World Intellectual Property Day with the collaboration of US Consulate General Lahore at Olympic House on 23rd April 2019. ... Read More...

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21-Apr-2019

We understand our civic responsibilities, living the Olympic Agenda 2020 and carrying on the IOC Sustainability Strategy our athletes from six Federations participated in the Mass Plantation Drive in ... Read More...

Press Release - International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) 2019 celebrated in Pakistan

09-Apr-2019

International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) celebrated in Pakistan by its NOC in recognition of first Olympiad of modern era, held in 1896, and the efforts for and of peace by the Oly... Read More...

POA celebrates International Day of Sports for Development and Peace

09-Apr-2019

Ref Link: www.app.com.pk LAHORE, Apr 08 (APP):The Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) celebrated the International Day of Sports for Development and Peace (IDSDP) in recognition of the first Olympia... Read More...

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05-Apr-2019

This is regarding PSB's email about preparation plans of South Asian Games wherein PSB has made reference to an article published in The News on March 18th, 2019, incorrectly attributing it to a &ld... Read More...

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01-Apr-2019

Press Release - General Council Meeting of POA held on 31-03-2019 at Lahore The General Council of Pakistan Olympic Association held its meeting today at Lahore and following matters have been disc... Read More...

Press Release - IOC Executive Board revokes Olympic qualification status of Men’s 25m Rapid Fire Pistol event in New Delhi

22-Feb-2019

Dear Media Friends, The 2019 International Shooting Sports Federation (ISSF) World Cup is the Annual edition of the ISSF World Cup series that will also act as qualifying tournament for the Tokyo ... Read More...

Closing Ceremony of IOC Olympic Solidarity Course for Coaches in Archery, 13-16 December at Lahore

16-Dec-2018

Dear Friends, It is for your kind information that IOC Olympic Solidarity Course for Coaches in Archery has concluded on 16 December 2018 in the Conference Hall of Punjab International Swimming... Read More...

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13-Dec-2018

Subject: - IOC Olympic Solidarity Course for Coaches in Archery, 13-16 December at Lahore Dear Media Friends, It is for your kind information that under the Olympic Solidarity of International... Read More...

Press Release - United Nations' Resolution titled "Sports as enabler of sustainable development"

06-Dec-2018

Dear Media Friends, We take the privilege to share that United Nations has adopted a Resolution titled "Sports as enabler of sustainable development" to signify the importance of sport as a... Read More...

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14-Nov-2018

Dear Friends, It is informed that yesterday 13th November, 2018 1st Meeting of POA Culture and Heritage Commission was held under Mr. Kamran Lashari, Vice President POA to share ideas regarding cul... Read More...

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02-Nov-2018

Asian Games 2018 to kick off with a colourful opening ceremony Dear Friends, We are pleased to inform that Pakistan Swimming Federation is holding a mega event on Saturday, November 03, 2018 fro... Read More...

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22-Oct-2018

Dear Friends, We are pleased to inform that Pakistan Swimming Federation is holding a mega event on Saturday, November 03, 2018 from 1500 to 1600 hours at Punjab International Swimming Pool Complex, ... Read More...

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16-Oct-2018

Dear Media Friends, Pakistan Olympic Association and the entire Olympic family of Pakistan feel proud to congratulate Mr. Inayat Ullah, for winning of Bronze Medal in 3rd Summer Youth Olympic Games... Read More...

Press Release: 13th South Asian Games Kathmandu, Nepal 09-18 March,

11-Oct-2018

Dear Media Friends, It is informed that first meeting of the stakeholders regarding 13th South Asian Games Kathmandu, Nepal 09-18 March, 2019 was held on 11th October 2018 at 1230 hours at Olympi... Read More...

Press Release

10-Oct-2018

Dear Media Friends, A meeting was held at Pakistan Olympic House today i.e 10-10-18 between Lt Gen (R) Syed Arif Hasan HI(M) President POA with Ms. Susan Margeret Dawson (Ex All B... Read More...

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09-Oct-2018

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08-Oct-2018

I take this opportunity to inform that Lt General ( R ) Syed Arif Hasan HI(M) President Pakistan Olympic association has comprised a committee of 8 members headed by Ms. Fatima Lakhani Vice president ... Read More...

Press Release - 3rd Continental Athlete’s Forum Being Held From 24-25 November 2018 At Tokyo, Japan

04-Oct-2018

Dear Media Friends, 3rd Continental Athlete’s Forum Being Held From 24-25 November 2018 At Tokyo, Japan It is informed that OCA is organizing 3rd Continental Athletes Forum for the NOCs of ... Read More...

Press Release - IOC 2-Year Distance Learning Sports Medicine Diploma Course

04-Oct-2018

Dear Media Friends, Olympic Solidarity through the Sports Medicine and Protection of Clean Athletes programme (Training) is organizing IOC 2-Year Distance Learning Sports Medicine Diploma Course in... Read More...

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08-Sep-2018

DEBRIEFING-18TH ASIAN GAMES JAKARTA-PALEMBANG, INDONESIA (AUG 18-SEP 02, 2018) Dear Media Friends, Dr. Fehmida Mirza, Federal Minister for IPC is holding a meeting with the President and Secretary ... Read More...

Jakarta Indonesia will play the 18th Asian Games Event

25-Aug-2018

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25-Aug-2018

Eid ul Adha Greeting

22-Aug-2018

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22-Aug-2018

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Jakarta Indonesia will play the 18th Asian Games Event

21-Aug-2018

Jakarta Indonesia will play the 18th Asian Games Event

20-Aug-2018

OCA Merit Award upon Lt. Gen (R) Syed Arif Hasan

19-Aug-2018

Dear Media Friends, The Olympic Council of Asia has conferred the OCA Merit Award upon Lt. Gen (R) Syed Arif Hasan, President Pakistan Olympic Association and Vice President Olympic Council of Asia... Read More...

POA Athletes Commission has been awarded the OCA Sports & Environment Award

19-Aug-2018

Dear Media Friends, Pakistan Olympic Association is pleased to inform that Ms. Najia Rasool, National Teakwondo Champion and Member POA Athletes Commission has been awarded the OCA Sports & Env... Read More...

Tennis at Palembang Indonesia

19-Aug-2018

19th Aug results Aqeel khan beat Mangolian Munkhbaatar 61,6-1 in the mens Singles first round. Abid Ali Akber beat Susanto of Indonesia ,7-5,6-1,mens singles firts round In mix doubles Muhammad A... Read More...

Jakarta Indonesia will play the 18th Asian Games Table Tanis Event

19-Aug-2018

Wushu Maaz Khan Knocked Out Lebenon Player In 40 Seconds In -70kg Class

19-Aug-2018

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18-Aug-2018

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18-Aug-2018

XVIII Asian Games Opening Ceremony

17-Aug-2018

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16-Aug-2018

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Jakarta Indonesia will play the 18th Asian Games Handball Event

15-Aug-2018

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15-Aug-2018

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15-Aug-2018

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15-Aug-2018

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Jakarta Indonesia will play the 18th Asian Games Football Event

15-Aug-2018

Independence Day 2018

13-Aug-2018

Dear Friends, Lt. Gen (R) Syed Arif Hasan, President Pakistan Olympic Association and the entire Olympic Family of Pakistan offer heartiest felicitations to the Pakistani nationals on the 71st Inde... Read More...

Technical Meeting of Handball at the 18th Asian Games at Hotel Ciputra, Cibubur, Jakarta

12-Aug-2018

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Press Release - Universality Place In Wrestling, Youth Olympic Games, 2018

08-Aug-2018

Dear Media friends, We are pleased to inform that United World Wrestling (UWW) has allocated a Universality Place to Pakistan in Youth Olympic Games, Buenos Aires, 2018. Mr. Inayat Ullah, Wrestler ... Read More...

Press Release - Ioc Olympic Solidarity Seminar On Sports Medicine And Protection Of Clean Athletes

06-Aug-2018

DEAR MEDIA FRIENDS, The seminar on Sports Medicine and Protection of Clean Athletes has concluded today. In today's proceedings, speakers highlighted various important fields as under Physiot... Read More...

Press Release- IOC Olympic Solidarity Seminar On Sports Medicine And Protection Of Clean Athletes

04-Aug-2018

Dear Friends You will be pleased to note that Pakistan Olympic Association, under the auspice of IOC Olympic Solidarity Commission, has organsied the subject seminar to educate the athletes, coache... Read More...

Press Release - IOC Olympic Solidarity Seminar on Sports Medicine And Protection Of Clean Athletes

02-Aug-2018

Dear Media Friends, Keeping in view the importance of subject matter and the education of athletes and officials, I am pleased to inform that an IOC Olympic Solidarity Seminar on "Sports Medic... Read More...

Press Release - Meeting of South Asian Olympic Council (SAOC) 21-07-2018

02-Aug-2018

Dear Media Friends, Assalmualaikum, South Asian Olympic Committee (SAOC) held its meeting today in Khatmandu, Nepal to finalise the sports for the 13th Chapter of South Asian Games scheduled to ... Read More...

PRESS RELEASE

01-Aug-2018

UNIVERSALITY PLACE IN WEIGHTLIFTING, YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES, 2018 Dear Friends, We are pleased to inform that, International Weightlifting Federation, has allocated a universality place to Pakistan... Read More...

Press Release - Executive Committee Meeting Of Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) Held On 31st July 2018 At Avari Hotel Lahore

01-Aug-2018

Dear Friends, The meeting of the Executive Committee of POA was held under the Chairmanship of Lt Gen (R) Syed Arif Hasan HI (M), President POA. The following points were discussed threadbare and r... Read More...

PRESS RELEASE – IOC Olympic Solidarity Seminar on “Sports Medicine and Protection of Clean Athletes

01-Aug-2018

Keeping in view the importance of subject matter and the education of athletes and officials, I am pleased to inform that an IOC Olympic Solidarity Seminar on “Sports Medicine and Protection of ... Read More...

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01-Aug-2018

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01-Aug-2018

27-07-2018 Lt Gen (R) Syed Arif Hasan HI(M), President Pakistan Olympic Association and the entire Olympic Family of Pakistan congratulates Mr. Imran Khan on successfully leading his party in the G... Read More...

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20-Jul-2018

It is informed with pleasure that Mr. Ghulam Farid (Wrestling Coach) nominee of Pakistan Olympic Association (NOC Pakistan) has been selected for the International Coaching Enrichment Certificate Prog... Read More...

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20-Jul-2018

It is informed with pleasure that Capt Nasir Mahmood T Bt, Director Sports Directorate, Naval Headquarter Islamabad has been selected for Executive Masters in Sports Organization Management (MEMOS) &n... Read More...

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16-Jul-2018

It is informed that today 16 July, 2018 1st Meeting of POA Medical Commission was held under chairmanship of Dr. Waqar Ahmad at Olympic House to discuss the arrangements of IOC OS Seminar on Sports... Read More...

Press Release - Olympic Day 2018

04-Jul-2018

Dear Media Friends, I take this opportunity to inform that Olympic Day is annually celebrated all around the world with hundreds and thousands of people – young and old – get moving a... Read More...

Press Release – 18t Asian Games 2018

14-Jun-2018

As the media friends are aware that the 18th Asian Games Jakarta-Palembang, Indonesia are taking place from 18 August to 02 September, 2018. The first meeting of all stakeholders was held at POA Offic... Read More...

Eid ul Fitr Mubarak

14-Jun-2018

Press Release - Congratulations

11-Jun-2018

PRESS RELEASE 11-06-2018 Dear All, Pakistan Olympic is extremely happy that Mr. Shaukat Javed, former IG Punjab/ Vice President POA and Chairman Pakistan Federation Baseball has been taken on... Read More...

Meeting regarding Pakistan Continent in 18th Asian Games, Jakarta- Palembang, Indonesia

07-Jun-2018

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4th Inter Provincial Games, 18-20 March 2018, Peshawar.

31-May-2018

POA-363/Events/IPG/002 PRESIDENTS AND SECRETARIES GENERAL OF National Sports Federation Concerned PRESIDENTS AND SECRETARIES GENERAL OF Participating Provincial Olympic /Other Association D... Read More...

Press Release - XXI Commonwealth Games Gold Coast 2018

23-Apr-2018

My Dear Media Friends, Assalamualaikum, On the invitation of Lt Gen (R) Syed Arif Hasan, HI(M) President POA, a reception in the honour of Medal winners in the recently concluded XXI C... Read More...

Press Release - Reception in Honour Of Commonwealth Games Medalists Athletes

19-Apr-2018

Dear Media Friends, Lt Gen (R) Syed Arif Hasan HI(M), President Pakistan Olympic Association has been pleased to arrange a reception in honour of medalists of recently concluded Commonwealth Games Go... Read More...

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17-Apr-2018

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16-Apr-2018

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15-Apr-2018

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14-Apr-2018

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13-Apr-2018

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12-Apr-2018

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11-Apr-2018

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10-Apr-2018

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08-Apr-2018

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07-Apr-2018

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06-Apr-2018

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Press Release – International Day of Sports for Development and Peace

04-Apr-2018

Dear Media Friends, Pakistan Olympic Association is celebrating the "International Day of Sport for Development and Peace" on Friday, 06thApril 2018 in collaboration with Beaconhouse Nati... Read More...

News of the Sports

04-Apr-2018

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News of the Sports

03-Apr-2018

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Press Release

26-Mar-2018

Dear Media Friends, During the course of successful 4th Inter Provincial Games, as there were apprehensions regarding the preparations for the conduct of the 33rd National Games at Quetta, Pakistan... Read More...

Press Release - Meeting For Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games

17-Mar-2018

Dear Media Friends, Pakistan Olympic Association is pleased to share the List of Pakistan Contingent participating in the upcoming XXI Commonwealth Games scheduled to be held from 04-15 April, 2018... Read More...

Press Release

10-Mar-2018

Dear Friends, International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements. The day is celebrated each year on 08 March by women networks, corporat... Read More...

Press Release - Closing Ceremony of 2nd National Good Governance & Leadership Course

06-Feb-2018

Dear Media Friends, The Closing Ceremony of "2nd National Good Governance & Leadership Course" was held on 03 February, 2018 at Pakistan Olympic House, 2-Hameed Nizami (Temple) Road, ... Read More...

Press Release

01-Feb-2018

It is for your kind information that the 7th Meeting of POA Sports Commission was held under the Chairmanship of Syed Aqil Shah, President KP Olympic Association/Vice President POA on 30 January, 2018... Read More...

Press Release - Opening Ceremony of 2nd National Good Governance & Leadership Course

01-Feb-2018

Dear Media Friends, It gives me immense pleasure to inform that Three days Good Governance and Leadership Course has been introduced in line with IOC, Olympic Agenda 2020 recommendations for Basic ... Read More...

Press Release

30-Jan-2018

Assalam- o- Alaikum I take this opportunity to inform that 1st coordination meeting of the Presidents/ Secretaries General of 28 National Sports Federations participating in the 2018 Asian Games Pa... Read More...

Press Release – XXI Commonwealth Games Gold Coast 2018

15-Jan-2018

10-01-2018 (Lahore) A meeting of the Presidents/Secretaries General of concerned sports federations in connection with the XXI Commonwealth Games Gold Coast scheduled from 04 – 15 April, 2018 h... Read More...

Press Release – Closing Ceremony of OCA Technical Course for Coaches in Kabaddi

10-Jan-2018

The OCA sponsored Technical Course for Coaches allocated by Pakistan Olympic Association to Pakistan Kabaddi Federation was held from 03 to 08 January, 2018. Initially the course was held at the Con... Read More...

Press Release

04-Jan-2018

Pakistan Olympic Association has been allocated OCA Technical Course for Coaches to Pakistan Kabaddi Federation (03-08 January 2018). The main purpose of such courses is to develop a hierarchy of coac... Read More...

Press Release

19-Dec-2017

The nomination of Ms. Sumera Sattar, Basketball Coach was accepted by the International Coaching Enrichment Certificate Programme (ICECP) – 10th Edition and her scholarship for the subject progr... Read More...

Pakistan Olympic Association hosts first official fun run to promote 2018 Asian Games

12-Dec-2017

A fun run has been staged by the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) and the Olympic Council of Asia to promote next year's Asian Games in Jakarta and Palembang. The event, which took place at the... Read More...

Meeting With Reps of International Fencing Federation (FIE) at Olympic House

22-Nov-2017

On 21 November 2017, Mr. Muhammad Jahangir, Associate Secretary General, POA met with Mr. PEROVIC Novak - RSA, Representative of the Executive Committee in the Legal Commission International Fencing F... Read More...

Youth Olympic Games 2018 - Youth Support Programme

11-Nov-2017

It is matter of great pleasure to inform that on the special request of Pakistan Olympic Association, IOC Olympic Solidarity has confirmed that a provisional budget of USD 10,010/- has been reserved t... Read More...

Queen’s Baton Relay Event 2017

10-Oct-2017

IOC Statement

09-May-2017

To all Presidents and Secretary Generals of NOCs Dear all, Please find below a statement by the IOC President which we thought might be of interest to you. As ever, do not hesitate to contact me ... Read More...

Press Release - Seminar on International Day of Sports for Development and Peace

April 6th, 2017

Dear All, The International Day for Sports Development and Peace is celebrated every year on 6th April to highlight how sports can promote social development, help unite people, encourage a culture o... Read More...

OCA Press Release: Turkmenistan President highlights effect of Ashgabat 2017

07-Apr-2017

Awaza, Turkmenistan, April 7, 2017: The President of Turkmenistan, His Excellency Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, believes the 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in the capital Ashgabat this September... Read More...

Press Release - Seminar on International Day Of Sports For Development And Peace

30-Mar-2017

Dear All, A seminar on 'International day of Sports for Peace and Development' was conducted in the Fazl-I-Hussain reading Room, GCU Lahore, by the RAVIAN HEALTH AND SPORTS SOCIETY (RHSS) in collabor... Read More...

Olympic Games Rio 2016

17-Mar-2017

The legacy T he Olympic Games Rio 2016 delivered many inspiring athletic achievements that were witnessed and shared by a vast global audience through record-breaking media coverage and unprecedented... Read More...

IOC, USOC and NBCUniversal Announce Olympic Channel Partnership in the United States

16-Dec-2016

New Linear Olympic Channel in the U.S. Devoted to Olympic Sports, Athletes and Stories to Launch in Second Half of 2017 Partnership Includes Significant Commitment of Olympic Sports Programming Hours... Read More...

Statement of the IOC regarding the "Independent Person" Report

10-Dec-2016

The IOC thanks Prof. McLaren and his team for the completed Independent Person (IP) Report and acknowledges the evidence produced. The detailed findings show that there was a fundamental attack on the... Read More...

The Best of Rio 2016

08-Dec-2016

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4th Youth Camp of the Chinese Olympic Committee

29-Nov-2016

Chinese Olympic Committee is organizing 4th Youth Camp from November 27 to December 3, 2016 at Guangzhou. Mr. Imran Khan (Archery) and Ms. Mahoor Shahzad (Badminton) are representing Pakistan in this ... Read More...

Olympic Agenda 2020 - Recommendation 28 "Support Autonomy" - Reference document

09-Nov-2016

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Cyber security update: Wada's incident response

20-Oct-2016

As has been reported in the media, since 13 September the cyber espionage group “Fancy Bear” has been releasing batches of confidential athlete data regarding Therapeutic Use Exemptions ... Read More...

WADA publishes reviewed hCG / LH guidelines

20-Oct-2016

Dear, WADA announces the publication of the following Guidelines, which take effect immediately: Reporting & Management of Urinary Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin (hCG) and Luteinizing Hormone... Read More...

Press Release - Olympic Scholarship for Athletes “Pyeongchang 2018”

20-Oct-2016

Dear Sir/Madam, I feel pleasure to inform that on the special request of Pakistan Olympic Association, IOC Olympic Solidarity has kindly awarded Olympic scholarships to 2 x athletes (M/s M... Read More...

5th Asian Beach Games, Da Nang Veitnam

03-Oct-2016

Pakistani athletes secured 11 medals in 5th Asian Beach Games, Da Nang Veitnam. The tally includes 2 x Gold, 3 x Silver and 6 x Bronze in the events. On the final day of competition, Pakistani wrestle... Read More...

Press Release - 5th Asian Beach Games, Danang – 2016

28-Sep-2016

Kabaddi match between Pakistan and India was scheduled on 27 September 2016 in Danang, Vietnam 5th Asian Beach Games and by the grace of Almighty Allah Pakistan beat India by 30 –28 points and w... Read More...

Press Release

18-Aug-2016

Pakistan Youth Handball team got bronze medal after beating Iran and Qatar in the Asian Youth Beach Handball championship held at Pattaya, Thailand and qualified for World Youth Beach Handball Champio... Read More...

Inclusion of baseball/softball, karate, skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing in the programme of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 – Implications on NOC membership and voting rights

13-Aug-2016

Dear President, Dear Secretary General, As you know, with the new flexibility provided by Olympic Agenda 2020, host cities now have the option of proposing new sports and events for inclusion in the... Read More...

IOC approves five new sports for Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

13-Aug-2016

DATE 03 AUG 2016 TAGS TOKYO 2020 , RIO 2016 , IOC NEWS , PRESS RELEASE THE INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE (IOC) TODAY AGREED TO ADD BASEBALL/SOFTBALL, KARATE, SKATEBOARD, SPORTS CLIMBING AND SURFI... Read More...

Press Release - Olympic Channel

28-Jul-2016

Dear All, Please see attached the IOC’s press release in relation to the imminent launch of the Olympic Channel. We are very excited about the launch and all persons involved have been working ... Read More...

DECISION OF THE IOC EXECUTIVE BOARD CONCERNING THE PARTICIPATION OF RUSSIAN ATHLETES IN THE OLYMPIC GAMES RIO 2016

25-Jul-2016

The IOC Executive Board (EB) has today further studied the question of the participation of Russian athletes in the Olympic Games Rio 2016. In its deliberations, the IOC EB was guided by a fundamental... Read More...

IOC IMPLEMENTS MEASURES TO SAFEGUARD ATHLETES FROM HARASSMENT AND ABUSE IN SPORT

22-Jul-2016

THE INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE (IOC) TODAY ANNOUNCED THAT IT HAS TAKEN AN IMPORTANT STEP FORWARD IN THE PROTECTION OF ATHLETES FROM HARASSMENT AND ABUSE IN SPORT IN TIME FOR THIS SUMMER’S O... Read More...

Press Release

13-Jul-2016

A meeting of the Secretaries General of National Sports Federation was held at Olympic House on 13 July, 2016 under the Chairmanship of Lt Gen (R) Syed Arif Hasan. Before taking up the agenda item... Read More...

Training Camp of Shooter at Karachi for RIO-2016

12-Jul-2016

Pakistani shooters who got selected on quota basis for the RIO Olympics are currently under training at Karachi under the supervision, guidance and coaching of the foreign Coach Mr. Vladimir Kovalenko... Read More...

Brilliant performance of girl shooters in Russia.

12-Jul-2016

The 6th Edition of the Children of Asia International Sports Games is in progress at Yakutsk, Sakha Repulic Yakutia, Russia under the patronage of IOC, fully supported by the OCA and dully acknowledge... Read More...

6th Children of Asia International Sports Games-2016

04-Jul-2016

5 members Pakistan Contingent departed on 04-07-2016 for participation in the 6th Children of Asia International Sports Games scheduled for 05 – 17 July, 2016 at Yakutia. Contingent comprises on... Read More...

Meeting regarding 33rd National Games, 2016

04-Jul-2016

The meeting of the concerned Secretaries General of National Sports Federations, Services / Departmental Organizations and Provincial Olympic Associations / other Associations will be held under the C... Read More...

9 X Pakistanis qualify for Kyorugi Referee Seminar

04-Jul-2016

Kyorugi Referee Seminar & 101st International Kyorugi Referee Refresher Course and 27th International Poomsae Referee Seminar held in Hohhot City, Inner Mongolia, China. The participants from Paki... Read More...

The meeting of the Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC)

04-Jul-2016

The meeting of the Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC) formulated by the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) among Squash Associations of Sindh will take place on 16th July, 2016 at Karachi under the Ch... Read More...

Press Release of IOC - Declaration of the Olympic Summit-2016

04-Jul-2016

Declaration of the Olympic Summit FIVE-POINT PLAN TO ENSURE A LEVEL PLAYING FIELD FOR ATHLETES AT THE OLYMPIC GAMES RIO 2016 The protection of the clean athletes and the fight against doping is and ... Read More...

General Council Meeting

29-Jun-2016

General Council Meeting of Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) shall be held under the Chairmanship of Lt. Gen (Retd) Syed Arif Hasan HI (M) on 27th July, 2016 at 10:30 A.M at Luxus Grand Hotel, Lahore... Read More...

WADA suspends the accreditation of the Almaty Laboratory

29-Jun-2016

Montreal, 28 June 2016 - The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has suspended the accreditation of the Athletes’ Anti-Doping Laboratory (Laboratory) in Almaty, Kazakhstan for a period of fou... Read More...

Olympic Day 2016 – Press Release

28-Jun-2016

NOC Pakistan celebrated the Olympic Day on 23rd June 2016 promoting the Olympic theme “MOVE, LEARN AND DISCOVER “and the Olympic ideals. The Olympians, sportspersons, national sports leade... Read More...

33RD NATIONAL GAMES SHALL BE HELD FROM 5-12 NOVEMBER, 2016 AT QUETTA

23-Jun-2016

A high-level delegation of the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) comprising Lt Gen (R) Syed Arif Hasan, President POA, Ch. Muhammad Yaqub, Vice President POA/Former IG Balochistan/Chairman Pakistan V... Read More...

Olympic Day 2016

23-Jun-2016

Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) is celebrating the Olympic Day 2016 on 23 June, 2016 (Thursday) at 05:30 PM at Olympic House, 2-Hameed Nizmi (Temple) Road Lahore. The Presidents and Secretaries of... Read More...

Statement by the IOC Executive Board

20-Jun-2016

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) welcomes and supports the IAAF’s strong stance against doping. This is in line with the IOC’s long-held zero-tolerance policy. The IOC has take... Read More...

Her Majesty The Queen Launches New Commonwealth Hub

10-Jun-2016

Her Majesty The Queen today launched a new Commonwealth Hub which will bring Commonwealth organisations, including the Commonwealth Games Federation, together in the same location to create a collab... Read More...

REFUGEE OLYMPIC TEAM TO SHINE SPOTLIGHT ON WORLDWIDE REFUGEE CRISIS

06-Jun-2016

TEN REFUGEE ATHLETES WILL ACT AS A SYMBOL OF HOPE FOR REFUGEES WORLDWIDE AND BRING GLOBAL ATTENTION TO THE MAGNITUDE OF THE REFUGEE CRISIS WHEN THEY TAKE PART IN THE OLYMPIC GAMES RIO 2016 THIS SUMMER... Read More...

RETURN OF OLYMPIC BASEBALL, SOFTBALL AT TOKYO 2020 GAMES SUPPORTED BY IOC EXECUTIVE BOARD

03-Jun-2016

Baseball, softball among new, youth-based sports package advancing to a final vote at IOC Session in August LAUSANNE, Switzerland -- The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) today welcomed... Read More...

Statement by the IOC Executive Board

02-Jun-2016

The fight against doping is a top priority for the IOC, which has established a zero-tolerance policy. Today, we are taking further decisive action to protect the clean athletes at the Olympic Games R... Read More...

OCA Press Release: OCA's beach games concept goes global

01-Jun-2016

Danang, Vietnam, June 1, 2016: The Olympic Council of Asia has called on its 45 National Olympic Committees to keep the spirit of the beach games burning brightly when the fifth edition of the Asia... Read More...

IOC Health Advice relevant to the Olympic Games Rio 2016 in Brazil

01-Jun-2016

Health Advice relevant to the Olympic Games Rio 2016 in Brazil (adapted from WHO advice) Vaccine preventable diseases A medical consultation should be scheduled at least 4–8 weeks before depa... Read More...

IOC President Thomas Bach: "No place to hide for drug cheats"

30-May-2016

‘The recent allegations against the WADA accredited anti-doping laboratory in Sochi are very detailed and therefore very worrying. Since they concern the Olympic Winter Games Sochi 2014 the ... Read More...

The IOC takes decisive action to protect the clean athletes - doped athletes from Beijing, London and Sochi all targeted

30-May-2016

“This is a powerful strike against the cheats we do not allow to win,” says IOC President The IOC Executive Board met in special session today to step up the fight against drugs cheats... Read More...

NOC - Info on IOC policy on doping - PMS jsn

30-May-2016

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WHO Public Health Advice Regarding the Olympics and Zika virus

30-May-2016

Based on current assessment, cancelling or changing the location of the 2016 Olympics will not significantly alter the international spread of Zika virus. Brazil is one of almost 60 countries and terr... Read More...

Health Advice relevant to the Olympic Games Rio 2016 in Brazil

30-May-2016

(adapted from WHO advice) Vaccine preventable diseases A medical consultation should be scheduled at least 4–8 weeks before departure in order to allow sufficient time for optimal immunization... Read More...

Sports and sustainable development

25-Apr-2016

No imported coach or state-of-the-art equipment or lofty stadiums can bail us out of the present state of sport crises. We have to go back to basics and invest in school and club sports. Wilfried L... Read More...

News of the Sports

18-Jan-2016

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Press Release

12-Jan-2016

Reacting to the substance published in the daily Nai Baat on 12 January, 2016 about the elections of Pakistan Olympic Association (POA), and appointment of the Chairman Election Commission of POA, it ... Read More...

Audit report shows massive irregularities in 2013 National Games

07-Jan-2016

ISLAMABAD: A detailed audit report of the contentious National Games in 2013 shows massive irregularities took place in the conduct of the Games. The audit report, a copy of which was obtained by... Read More...

IOC Executive Board adopts declaration on good governance in sport and the protection of clean athletes

10-Dec-2015

The following declaration was unanimously adopted by the Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC): The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) extensivel... Read More...

NOTIFICATION - RULES OF ARBITRATION

04-Dec-2015

Dear Sir/Madam, A Notification regarding Rules of Arbitration of Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) approved by its General Council during the meeting held on 04 October, 2015 at Lahore is hereby att... Read More...

Statement from the IOC President Thomas Bach on the terrorist attacks in Paris

16-Nov-2015

These attacks are deeply shocking. The IOC condemns these barbaric and cowardly acts. This is not only an attack on the people of France and Paris, this is an attack on humanity and all humanitaria... Read More...

IOC Executive Board revokes Olympic Qualification status of the Asian Shooting Championship in Kuwait

02-Nov-2015

Upon request of the International Sports Shooting Federation (ISSF), the IOC Executive Board today revoked the Olympic Qualification status of the Asian Shooting Championship taking place in ... Read More...

Olympic Agenda 2020 20 20 Recommendations ENG

29-Oct-2015

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Resolution adopted by the General Assembly

29-Oct-2015

Recalling its resolution 64/4 of 19 October 2009, in which it decided to include in the provisional agenda of its sixty-sixth session the sub-item entitled “Building a peaceful and better world ... Read More...

Building a peaceful and better world through sport and the Olympic ideal

28-Oct-2015

Seventieth session Agenda item 12 Sport for development and peace: building a peaceful and better world through sport and the Olympic ideal Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Ba... Read More...

Sri Lanka warned by IOC they risk suspension unless sports legislation amended by end of year

15-Oct-2015

By Nick Butler at the IMD Business School in Lausanne Representatives from the Government of Sri Lanka have met with a delegation from the Olympic Movement here in the latest of a series of dis... Read More...

Vision for sports development

13-Oct-2015

October 3, 2015, may go down in the annals of Pakistan sports history as a “Game Changer”. Not that Pakistan won any world or Olympic title on this day, but for the first time a compre... Read More...

Pakistan sports need revolutionary and modern steps to win medals: Arif Hasan

05-Oct-2015

Daily Times * Requests government to enhance sports budget to compete with other nations LAHORE: Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) President Lt Gen (r) Syed Arif Hasan said Saturday that revol... Read More...

Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

28-Sep-2015

37. Sport is also an important enabler of sustainable development. We recognize the growing contribution of sport to the realization of development and peace in its promotion of tolerance and respect ... Read More...

IOC President calls sport a ‘natural partner’ for realisation of Sustainable Development Goals during speech to the United Nations

28-Sep-2015

In a speech to the United Nations in New York on Saturday, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach praised the inclusion of sport in the post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals (SD... Read More...

Status Provincial olympic Association recognised by ipc under POA

28-Sep-2015

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IOC Announces 2024 Olympic Contenders

17-Sep-2015

The International Olympic Committee has announced five finalists to host the 2024 Summer Olympic Games: the four European cities of Budapest, Hamburg, Paris, and Rome, and the U.S. west coast city ... Read More...

PRESS RELEASE 34TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF OCA – UNANIMOUS REELECTION OF H.H. SHEIKH AHMAD AL FAHAD AL SABAH AS PRESIDENT AND LT GEN (R) SYED ARIF HASAN AS VICE PRESIDENT (SOUTH ASIA)

16-Sep-2015

The General Assembly of Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has unanimously reelected H.H. Sheikh Ahmad Al Fahad Al Sabah as President and Lt Gen (R) Syed Arif Hasan as Vice President (South Asia) for the n... Read More...

IOC invites Olympic athletes of the world to Rio 2016 with just one year to go

06-Aug-2015

“The world will talk about a Rio de Janeiro before the Games and a much better Rio de Janeiro after the Games,” says IOC President Thomas Bach International Olympic Committee (IOC) Pres... Read More...

PhD Students Research Grant Programme for NOCs - 2016 Awards

30-Jul-2015

The IOC Olympic Studies Centre organises an annual grant programme intended for PhD students engaged in scholarly research on the Olympic Movement, its history and ideals, and the impact of the Olympi... Read More...

2015 International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

16-Apr-2015

“United Action Towards Sustainable Development for All Through Sport” United Nations Headquarters, New York, 15 April 2015 [Acknowledges dignitaries] First of all I would like to thank ... Read More...

IOC President calls for sport to be included in UN Sustainable Development Goals during speech at UN headquarters

16-Apr-2015

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach today said the time has come for sport to play a greater role as a force for positive change around the world during a speech at the UN head... Read More...

PRESS RELEASE

09-Apr-2015

Second celebrations of International Day of Sport for Development and Peace is being observed by all member states of UN on 06 April, 2015. The IOC as permanent observer to the UN is supportive of thi... Read More...

Calling all young designers! IOC launches medal design competition for Lillehammer 2016

31-Mar-2015

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today launched a competition offering fans and young designers the opportunity to make Olympic history by designing the medal for the Lillehammer 2016 Winter ... Read More...

International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

31-Mar-2015

On 6 April next, the United Nations, its Member States and the international community at large will officially celebrate again the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace. Last year&rsqu... Read More...

Governments back words with action to protect clean athlete

19-Mar-2015

Montreal, 18 March 2015 – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) today announced that the potential of its Special Anti-Doping Research Fund – a partnership with governments of the world a... Read More...

Pak jujitsu took 5 medals in ABG

14-Nov-2014

Pakistan manage its title of Asian Champion in ju-jitsu duo system competition during the Asian Beach Games 2014 at Phukat-Thailand on 12-13 November and put 5 medals in the kitty of Pakistan and rais... Read More...

Schedule of Elections of POA Dated 25th November, 2014

10-Nov-2014

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Nomination Papers of POA Election

10-Nov-2014

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Minutes of EGC Meeting of POA dated 14-09-2014

05-Nov-2014

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Minutes of General Council Meeting of POA dated 11-10-2014

05-Nov-2014

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Election Rules of POA

05-Nov-2014

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A social start to the Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Games

18-Aug-2014

www.olympic.org The 2014 Summer Youth Olympic Games got under way today in Nanjing, China with a pulsating Opening Ceremony that quickly spread around the world thanks to thousands of selfies take... Read More...

FIFA warns Ghana over remit of new government commission

11-Aug-2014

August 11 - After Ghana's national humiliation during the World Cup, a Presidential Commission set up to investigate and subsequently take action has run into increasing trouble with FIFA over the p... Read More...

Pakistan Government decide to back IOC-sanctioned Olympic body in bid to avoid suspension before Glasgow 2014

07-Jul-2014

www.insidethegames.biz By Duncan Mackay in Lausanne Pakistan hopes it has done enough to avoid being suspended by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) - a decision which would have had seriou... Read More...

Govt Finally Recognises Arif's POA

05-Jul-2014

Islamabad: The government of Pakistan has finally given go ahead to the concern authorities to accept all the international Olympic Committee (IOC) demands reiterating that they honour Lt Gen (Retd) A... Read More...

Govt Says yes to POA headed by Gen Arif

05-Jul-2014

The News International Islamabad: The government has finally given the go ahead to the concerned authorities to accept all demands of the International Olympic Committees, saying it honours Lt Genera... Read More...

'Govt agrees not to force POA to follow National Sports Policy'

04-Jul-2014

WWW.DAWN.COM LAHORE: The government has agreed not to force the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) and its affiliated national sports federations to follow clauses of the National Sports Policy 200... Read More...

Virtual Torch Relay

03-Jul-2014

The Virtual torch Relay for the 2nd Summer Youth Olympic Games reaches Pakistan on the 4th of July at 4 pm. Everyone can become a torch bearer and spread on the Olympic Spirit. Simply download the app... Read More...

Afghanistan NOC President hails

11-Jun-2014

Insidethegames Freshly installed Afghanistan National Olympic Committee (A-NOC) head Fahim Hashimy has hailed the significance of an agreement with Afghan President Hamid Karzai which should ensure... Read More...

It has begun and we are not there!

02-Jun-2014

Google Alert Such is the sorry plight of Pakistan hockey that the four-time champions, who initiated the Hockey World Cup back in the seventies, failed to even make the cut for this year’s ed... Read More...

ALLOCATION OF QUOTA PLACE TO PAKISTANI SHOOTERS IN 2ND YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES

22-May-2014

POA Secretariet Lahore Due to earnest efforts of Lt Gen (R) Syed Arif Hassan, President POA and National Rifle Association of Pakistan, Pakistan has been awarded a Quota Place in the Youth Olymp... Read More...

Sahi’s POA mulls involving PM in parallel bodies’ issues

21-May-2014

Google Alert KARACHI: The Akram Sahi-led Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) is considering seeking Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif’s intervention to help solve the tussle between their ... Read More...

IOC President Thomas Bach meets the King of Norway ahead of visit to Lillehammer Youth Olympic Games organisers

20-May-2014

The President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach, today met His Majesty the King of Norway, Harald V, at the Royal Castle in Oslo, ahead of a visit to Lillehammer for meetin... Read More...

Press Release: WFSGI fosters relations with UNESCO

06-May-2014

The WFSGI has officially become a member of the Permanent Consultative Councile (PPC) to UNESCO’s Intergovernamental Committee for Physical Education and Sport (CIGEPS). As the world authoritat... Read More...

Letter from the President on the IOC - UN Agreement

30-Apr-2014

President's letter on UN MoU_EN_29 April 2014 President's letter on UN MoU_FR_29 April 2014 Speech_UN_FORUM_MOU CP38 - Le CIO et le secrétariat de l'ONU signent un accord historique PR-38-I... Read More...

International Olympic Committee gives Pakistan last warning

21-Apr-2014

Google Alert LAHORE: While giving no indication of reviewing its stance over imposing a possible ban on Pakistan in July for violating the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Charter, the world b... Read More...

Senate Committee declares Arif-led POA legitimate

16-Apr-2014

Daily Times ISLAMABAD: Despite a recent warning issued by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the government seems to be in no hurry to resolve the long-standing dispute between two rival bo... Read More...

International Olympic Committee warns Pakistan of possible suspension

12-Apr-2014

http://www.veooz.com/news/WH45Yqn.html International Olympic Committee warns Pakistan of possible suspension. The International Olympic Committee had set a previous deadline of Dec 1, 2013 for Paki... Read More...

Autonomy of NOC's vital for future of Olympic Movement, claims Bach

31-Mar-2014

By Nick Butler at the Olympic Council of Asia Headquarters in Kuwait City March 31 - International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has spoken strongly about the vital importance of ... Read More...

Press Release

01-Mar-2014

Lahore: Ms. Mahnoor Maqsood, Pakistan’s Young Ambassador for Youth Olympic Games 2014, Nanjing, China was honoured today by the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) at an impressive ceremony in a ... Read More...

Press Release - Condolence

12-Feb-2014

Pakistan Olympic Association is deeply shocked and aggrieved to hear the news of sad demise of Syed Amir Hamza Gilani, a veteran athlete and Director General, Pakistan Sports Board. In an emergent mee... Read More...

National Olympic Committee’s efforts bear fruit : Pakistan skier reaches Russia for Sochi Winter Olympics

08-Feb-2014

Google Alert LAHORE: With the help of the National Olympic Committee of Pakistan, national skier Muhammad Karim has reached Russia to participate in the Sochi Winter Olympic Games and will get ri... Read More...

IOC Executive Board meets in Sochi ahead of Olympic Winter Games

03-Feb-2014

With only five days to go until the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games, the IOC Executive Board (EB) convened today in the Host City and received its final update from the local o... Read More...

IOC announces impressive list of inspiring Young Ambassadors for Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Games

31-Jan-2014

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has today announced an impressive list of over 100 inspiring young people who will serve as Young Ambassadors for the Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Games (YO... Read More...

Pakistan Olympic Movement remains under siege in 2013

24-Dec-2013

Google Alert The Pakistan Olympic Movement remained under siege in 2013 as a handful of mischievous sports elements with the help Pakistan Sports Board (PSB), Inter Provincial Coordination Committe... Read More...

Executive Board meets to discuss Olympic Agenda 2020

16-Dec-2013

INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE PRESS RELEASE Saturday 14 December 2013 www.olympic.org Executive Board meets to discuss Olympic Agenda 2020 The Executive Board (EB) of the Intern... Read More...

The IOC released list of National Federations that are recognized by the International Federations

05-Dec-2013

Email of IOC dated 04-12-2013 (PAK - List of confirmations from IFs and next steps) PAK - Confirmations from IFs - Summary - 4 December 2013 PAK - FIBA - Pakistan Basketball Federation 28 06 13 PAK... Read More...

Press Release

01-Nov-2013

President of the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA), Lt. Gen. (Retd) Syed Arif Hasan has congratulated Mr. Muhammad Shafiq, President, Pakistan Handball Federation over his unanimous election to the p... Read More...

Release of Match Schedule for Hockey and Netball to CGAs

19-Oct-2013

Dear CGA colleagues, Please find attached the match schedules for the Glasgow 2014 Hockey and Netball competitions which have now been signed-off by the respective International Federations ... Read More...

Pakistan Government boycott Queen's Baton Relay on visit to Lahore

19-Oct-2013

Insidethegames October 18 - Pakistan's Government today boycotted a ceremony to celebrate the arrival of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games Queen's Baton in Lahore during its internation... Read More...

‘PSB preventing POA from holding Queen’s Baton Relay’

19-Oct-2013

tribune.com.pk Arif Hasan reiterated that the POA is an autonomous body and cannot function under the government or with government intervention. PHOTO: AFP/FILE KARACHI: Pakistan Olympic As... Read More...

Commonwealth Games 2014 Queen's Baton at Lahore

18-Oct-2013

The baton also has to have mundane travel days, traversing the corridors of airports and clearing passport controls. Many modes of transportation will be used during the full 248 journey and today we ... Read More...

Commonwealth and Olympic greats Wells and Hoy to play roles in Queen's Baton ceremony

11-Oct-2013

Her Majesty The Queen will launch the Glasgow 2014 Queen’s Baton Relay at Buckingham Palace next week (Wednesday, 9 October) at a public ceremony featuring Scotland’s greatest-ever Commonw... Read More...

Glasgow 2014 Queen’s Baton Relay Launch – Buckingham Palace

11-Oct-2013

Allan Wells MBE Allan Wells MBE is Scotland’s most successful Commonwealth athlete and a former Olympic sprinter, most famously known for winning the 100m Olympic title at the 1980 Moscow Oly... Read More...

HM The Queen launches Glasgow 2014 Queen's Baton on its global journey

10-Oct-2013

HM the Queen launched the Glasgow 2014 Queens Baton Relay at Buckingham Palace today at a simple but hugely well-attended ceremony which attracted crowds of supporter as well as some of Scotland's ... Read More...

Queen's Baton Reley Launch

10-Oct-2013

I was very pleased as your President to represent the Federation at today's launch of the Queen's Baton Relay for the 2014 Commonwealth Games. The Official ceremony at Backingham Palace officiated by ... Read More...

IOC hold talks to try to find solution to Pakistan Olympic Association row

07-Oct-2013

Google Alert October 4 - Pakistan's Government has pledged to find a solution to the row which is threatening the future of the Olympic Movement in the country, it was claimed today. Talks involvi... Read More...

IOC holds meeting with Government of Pakistan and the Pakistan Olympic Association

05-Oct-2013

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) together with the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) held a meeting today in Lausanne involving IOC member Syed Shahid Ali; Mr Faridullah Khan, Federal Sec... Read More...

Sports held hostage

01-Oct-2013

Dawn News REFERENCE your editorial ‘Sports held hostage’ (Sept 27). You have rightly pointed to the inexplicable indifference of the PML government to a crucial issue. Is youth our prio... Read More...

Govt wisdom revive hope for sports

28-Sep-2013

MEDIA reports suggested that the federal government has begun to pull back support from a rival Olympic committee of Maj-General ® Akram Sahi, and the inter-provincial coordination minister simu... Read More...

PRESS RELEASE

26-Sep-2013

LAHORE, Sept 26: The Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) has taken a strong exception to a press release issued by the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) [Not sent to POA], and considers it to have been don... Read More...

POA crisis jeopardises arrival of Queen’s baton in Lahore

26-Sep-2013

Pakistan again seems to be on the verge of plunging into another sports crisis as this time around the country won’t be able to appropriately welcome the Queen’s baton relay due to the ... Read More...

Pakistan may be ousted from Olympics?

20-Sep-2013

Google Alert Friday, September 20, 2013 - A VERY serious situation is developing as far sports in Pakistan is concerned. The country is already out of the Hockey World Cup and now may well be throw... Read More...

Jahangir says Olympic fight to go on

20-Sep-2013

Google Alert KARACHI: Legend Pakistan squash player Jahangir Khan vowed Thursday to keep fighting for a place for his sport in the Olympics despite the failed bid to join the 2020 Tokyo Games. The... Read More...

Pak hockey stars threaten to burn medals in protest

20-Sep-2013

Google Alert KARACHI: Retired Pakistani stars on Tuesday threatened to burn their medals and protest publicly unless the government steps in to reverse a spectacular decline in the national game, f... Read More...

No Pakistan hockey team at 2014 Commonwealth Games

18-Sep-2013

Radio News Zealand News An internal sporting dispute means Pakistan's hockey team will not play at next year's Commonwealth Games. The Pakistan Olympic Association split into two factions earlier th... Read More...

Commonwealth Games: Pakistan's men's hockey team miss Glasgow

18-Sep-2013

BBC Sport An internal sporting dispute means Pakistan's men's hockey team will not play at next year's Commonwealth Games. The Pakistan Olympic Association split into two factions earlier this year... Read More...

IOC invites inter-provincial minister to Lausanne for key meeting

16-Sep-2013

Dawn News LAHORE, Sept 13: The International Olympic Association (IOC) has invited Pakistan’s inter-provincial minister to its headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland in an attempt to resolve t... Read More...

Press Release: Olympic Council of Asia bars Pakistan’s illegitimate Olympic pretenders

12-Sep-2013

LAHORE–The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) Executive Board has barred Pakistan’s illegitimate Olympic pretenders Akram Sahi, Zaffar Abbas Lak, and Ghulam Ali from taking part in any activity... Read More...

Bach named new President of International Olympic Committee

11-Sep-2013

Inside the Games By Duncan Mackay at The Hilton in Buenos Aires September 10 - Germany's Thomas Bach has today been named as the new President of the International Olympic Committee, the... Read More...

Wrong sport

09-Sep-2013

The News To say that the state of sports in Pakistan is in decline would be an understatement. Just take a look at recent happenings: the country, which has won four world hockey titles, even fail... Read More...

Press Release: IOC takes a grim view of happenings in Pakistan

07-Sep-2013

Rectify or face consequences, IOC warning to the highest authorities in Pakistan Resounding endorsement for Gen. Arif Hasan led POA: Unless ‘situation is rectified’ dire consequences loo... Read More...

Fall in line or sit on bench, IOC tells IOA

06-Sep-2013

Thehindu The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has insisted that the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) must fully accept its draft amendments, including the one barring those charge-sheeted from... Read More...

Forcible occupation of Olympic House POA fails to get FIR registered against rival body

04-Sep-2013

Dawn News LAHORE, Sept 3: Despite the passage of 30 hours, Arif Hasanled Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) has failed to get an FIR registered against forcible occupation of the Olympic House by P... Read More...

Officials of rival POA group take control of Olympic House

03-Sep-2013

Dawn News Paper LAHORE, Sept 2: The ongoing tussle over the legitimacy of Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) took another ugly turn here on Monday when some officials of the government-backed POA (... Read More...

Asian Youth Games close in a whirlwind of colour and music

26-Aug-2013

insidethegames.biz By Nick Butler at the Nanjing Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium August 24 - The Asian Youth Games came to a close here tonight after nine days of engrossing sporting action with... Read More...

Indian govt supports IOC move

22-Aug-2013

Dawn.com The Indian government on Wednesday backed the International Olympic Committee (IOC) efforts in barring tainted officials from contesting the national Olympic body’s elections. The... Read More...

PGF elections recognised

22-Aug-2013

Dawn.com The Asian Gymnastics Union and the International Gymnastics Federation have recognised the mid-term elections held recently in the Pakistan Gymnastics Federation (PGF).In the elections,... Read More...

Press Release

17-Aug-2013

The Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) has again requested the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) to extend for another month the already extended deadline so that the Green Shirts may feature in the... Read More...

POA Press Release PHF snubbed by Commonwealth Games Federation

13-Aug-2013

LAHORE-August 13, 2013: The Pakistan Hockey Federation’s (PHF) ‘direct’ approach to the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) in giving an Expression of Interest (EOI) for participatio... Read More...

PSB drags in foreign office to help send contingent to CW Games

07-Aug-2013

Google Alert LAHORE, Aug 6: The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has desperately attempted to make contact with the foreign office to help send Pakistan contingent in the 20th Commonwealth Games schedul... Read More...

Press Release

31-Jul-2013

LAHORE–Subsequent to the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) led by Syed Arif Hasan approaching the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) on the issue of Pakistan Hockey’s participation... Read More...

PRESS RELEASE - XX COMMONWEALTH GAMES 2014 GLASGOW

30-Jul-2013

LAHORE–Subsequent to the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) led by Syed Arif Hasan approaching the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) on the issue of Pakistan Hockey’s participation... Read More...

Press Release

26-Jul-2013

LAHORE–26 July, 2013: This Press Release is being issued to highlight the factual position regarding the participation of the Pakistan Hockey team in the Commonwealth Games in 2014. The Pakistan... Read More...

US Olympic Committee dismisses Senator's call for Sochi 2014 boycott

19-Jul-2013

Insidethegames July 17 - The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) has dismissed US Senator Lindsey Graham's suggestion of a boycott of the Sochi 2014 Olympics if Russia grants whistleblower Edwar... Read More...

FEI officials propose statute modification to allow Princess Haya third term as President

19-Jul-2013

Insidethegames July 17 - Princess Haya looks set to secure a third term as President of the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) after powerbrokers at the world governing body called for a cha... Read More...

Is PSB really promoting sports in Pakistan?

18-Jul-2013

the National Press From Abdul Mohl Shah ISLAMABAD: There is a big question mark over the utility and contribution of the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) in national sports. With the powers, base and str... Read More...

PSB observers raise objections against interim committee polls

18-Jul-2013

dawn.com By Our Sports Reporter LAHORE, July 15: The Pakistan Sports Board’s (PSB) observers have raised six objections in their report against the conduct of the elections of the interimcom... Read More...

Press Release

18-Jul-2013

LAHORE–The International Olympic Committee (IOC) in its two letters issued by the heads of two separate divisions, the NOC Relations and International Relations and Governance, has most resoundi... Read More...

POA General Council Meeting on August 3

16-Jul-2013

The NEWS KARACHI: An important meeting of IOC-recognized POA’s general council is going to be held on August 3 in Lahore, which will review the situation created by the recent elections and the... Read More...

Gen Arif hopeful of getting IPC allegiance

12-Jul-2013

Daily Nation ISLAMABAD - IOC-backed Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) president Lt Gen (R) Syed Arif Hasan termed his meeting with Inter Provincial Coordination (IPC) Minister Ri... Read More...

PTBF SECY PRESS

10-Jul-2013

The National ISLAMABAD- Pakistan Tenpin Bowling Federation (PTBF) secretary Ijaz Ur Rehman has taken a good initiative to facilitate the players by establishing a self-financed bowling club in C... Read More...

National Games prove a flop show

05-Jul-2013

ISLAMABAD - Despite creating so much hype by the so-called well wishers of the sports, the National Games failed to give any relief whatsoever to athletes and it seemed the Games were or... Read More...

Press Release

04-Jul-2013

LAHORE–The Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) shall hold its General Council meeting on August 3, 2013 at Lahore. “This would be the POA’s fourth General Council meeting in around a ... Read More...

Games organisation a total mess

01-Jul-2013

The Nation ISLAMABAD - The organisers and hosts Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) have completely failed to streamline the affairs of the National Games. Players, officials and media persons are finding it... Read More...

FIBA suspends Pakistan Basketball Federation

01-Jul-2013

The News KARACHI: International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has suspended Pakistan Basketball Federation (PBF) for an indefinite period from all international actions, saying its president Asif Bajw... Read More...

After PBF, others may face the same fate

01-Jul-2013

The News KARACHI: The ugly power tussle between sports institutions of the country has begun bringing bad name to the country as the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has suspended the ... Read More...

Mismanagement puts players, officials in trouble

01-Jul-2013

The News ISLAMABAD: In spite of all the resources available to them the organisers of the National Games have been unable to hold the competitions in a befitting manner due to a lack of proper ... Read More...

PML-N starts tackling sports issues

29-Jun-2013

Google Alert KARACHI: After appointment of senior journalist Najam Sethi as the interim chairman of PCB, it is clear that the PML-N government has started taking interest in sports issues. But it... Read More...

POA vs Government: Players are the Ultimate Losers

27-Jun-2013

The ongoing cold-war between Pakistan Olympic Association and the government-backed interim committee in POA has brought Pakistan on brink of suspension from International Olympic Committee (IOC). ... Read More...

IOC Blasts “Illegal” Elections

14-Jun-2013

Google Alert The IOC is denouncing “completely illegal” elections in Pakistan. Pakistan enters the opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympics in London. (Getty Images) A rival Pakistan Oly... Read More...

Sincere efforts from new govt can uplift sports in Pakistan

03-Jun-2013

THE new federal government which will be taking over the reins later this week will have to make sincere efforts to win back the confidence of foreign teams to tour Pakistan again and will also need... Read More...

Pakistan sports expect a lot from new government

03-Jun-2013

LAHORE: For the last one year and a half, Pakistan sports have been put in a state of turmoil. And it could not have happened had the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB), the government’s autonomous b... Read More...

IOC Executive Board discusses NOC matters

01-Jun-2013

During its three-day meeting in St Petersburg alongside the SportAccord Convention, the IOC Executive Board (EB) today heard updates on a number of topics, including government interference, at differ... Read More...

Life bans on POA officials by unconstitutional interim committee

01-Jun-2013

No doubt Pakistan sports have gone to the dogs. The unlawful and unconstitutional Pakistan Olympic Committee interim committee, established by disgruntled elements in the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) a... Read More...

Ukraine Centennial; IOA Deadline; USOC CEO Award; IOC Warns Pakistan

25-May-2013

Ukraine Celebrates Centennial Sergey Bubka helps cut the ribbon to dedicate the Ukraine Olympic Academy with academy President Marie Bulatova and University Rector Yevheny Imas. (ATR) The Ukrain... Read More...

National Taekwondo Championship: Army sweep medal table

18-May-2013

Google Alert ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Army swept the Korean Ambassador National Taekwondo Championship with a dominating performance that included 21 gold medals in just 25 events. The four-... Read More...

IOC holds successful meetings with Indian Sports Minister and representatives of National Federations/members of suspended Indian Olympic Association

16-May-2013

IOC The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today held fruitful meetings with a delegation from the Indian Sports Ministry, headed by Indian Sports Minister Jitendra Singh, and representatives f... Read More...

Judo: Pakistan judoka breaks into top 50 world ranking

09-May-2013

Google Alert KARACHI: Pakistan judoka Shah Hussain Shah has broken into the top 50 of the world rankings, according to the list issued by the International Judo Federation (IJF). Shah was earl... Read More...

Press Release- Pakistan Football Federation Official Mr. Ali Nawaz received the AFC distinguished Service Award 2013 from FIFA President Joseph . Blatter & AFC President Sheikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa -PFF-Hasnain-07-04-2013

09-May-2013

Press Release Att: Sports Reporters/Bureau Chief FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter & AFC Newly elected President Sheikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa presented the “AFC Distinguished Servic... Read More...

Press Release-Pakistan Football Federation & Forward Sports International has signed a Kit Sponsorship deal-PFF-Hasnain-07-05-2013

08-May-2013

Press Release Att: Sports Reporters/Bureau Chief PFF is pleased to announce a long term strategic partnership with Forward Sports International as the Uniform/ Kit/ Gear sponsors of Pakistan Footbal... Read More...

Press Release Pakistan Baseball Team Will Participate in World Baseball (U-12) Cup 2013

03-May-2013

Pakistan Federation Baseball 2nd International Baseball Federation (IBAF) World Baseball Cup (U-12) is being organized from July 18 to 28, 2013 in Taipei City, Chinese Taipei. IBAF (International Bas... Read More...

POA seeks PM help to resolve controversy

26-Apr-2013

The Nation Newspaper Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) president Lt Gen (retd) Syed Arif Hasan Wednesday said the POA has decided to meet Interim Prime Minister Mir Hazar Khan Khoso to save Pakist... Read More...

National Women Baseball Championship 2013 - Day 3

26-Apr-2013

Pakistan Federation Baseball PRESS RELEASE NATIONAL WOMEN BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP LAHORE 2013 Third Day Match No. 3: K.P.K V/s &n... Read More...

National Women Baseball Championship 2013-Day 2

25-Apr-2013

PRESS RELEASE NATIONAL WOMEN BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP LAHORE 2013 Second Day Match No. 2: K.P.K V/s &... Read More...

Press Release-U-14 Pakistan National Football team outclassed Turkmenistan by 6:0 , 2013-PFF-Hasnain-24-04-2013

25-Apr-2013

Press Release Att: Sports Reporters/Bureau Chief Pakistani Youth footballers showed their professional game skills and outclassed Turkmenistan in AFC U-14 Championship -2014 (Qualifiers) match at&nb... Read More...

Philadelphia latest US city to express interest in bidding for 2024 Olympics and Paralympics

24-Apr-2013

Insidethegames April 23 - Philadelphia is exploring a bid to host the 2024 Olympic and Paralympics Games, the city's Mayor Michael Nutter has revealed. Nutter was responding to a letter fr... Read More...

Press Release-U-16 inter Club Girls Football Championship 2013 starting from 17th June, 2013-PFF-Hasnain-24-04-2013

24-Apr-2013

Pakistan Football Federation Press Release Attn: Sports Reporters/Bureau Chief Pakistan Football Federation has announced to conduct U-16 Inter Club Girls Football Championship, 2013 which will com... Read More...

PFF Announced its squad for AFC U-14 Championship 2014 (Qualifiers) - Iran from 23rd to 29th April, 2013

23-Apr-2013

Press Release Attn: Sports Reporters/Bureau Chiefs Pakistan National Football team left for Mashad, Iran on Sunday night, April 21, 2013 through NL 742 at 2200 Hrs PST (10:00 PM) from Allama Iqbal I... Read More...

Glasgow 2014 set for CGF Coordination Commission inspection

23-Apr-2013

Inside The Games April 22 - The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Coordination Commission has arrived in Scotland to begin its latest three-day inspection of preparations for Glasgow 2014. ... Read More...

Press Release: National Women Baseball Championship 2013

23-Apr-2013

Pakistan Federation Baseball Pakistan Federation Baseball is holding National Women Baseball Championship at Punjab Stadium, Lahore from April 23 – 27, 2013. Baseball teams from Punjab, Sindh, ... Read More...

PRESS RELEASE: BFA Presidential Award for Mr. Shaukat Javed President Pakistan Federation Baseball

22-Apr-2013

Baseball Federation of Asia (BFA) has conferred an award to Mr. Shaukat Javed President Pakistan Federation Baseball. The BFA Presidential Award was announced at the BFA Congress recently held in Toky... Read More...

Press Release-A three member AFC (Asian Football Confederation) delegation visited Pakistan Football Federation this week-PFF-Hasnain-18-04-2013

19-Apr-2013

Press Release Attn: Sports Reporters/Bureau Chief A three member AFC (Asian Football Confederation) delegation visited Pakistan this week. The delegation held multiple meetings to review Marketing p... Read More...

PCB Presents New Constitution to the ICC confirming to their requirements.

19-Apr-2013

GEO News KARACHI: Pakistan's cricket authority on Wednesday presented the International Cricket Council (ICC) with a new constitution, after it was warned to run its board democratically in line ... Read More...

Press Release: Appointment Of Syed Khawar Shah As Executive Director For West Asia Region

19-Apr-2013

Baseball Federation of Asia (BFA) has appointed Mr. Khawar Shah as Executive Director of Baseball Development in the West Asia by recognizing the value and indispensable function of Mr. Khawar Shah ... Read More...

11th International Women Cycling Championship from 15th to 17th April, 2013 In Lahore.

16-Apr-2013

PRESS RELEASE 11TH INTERNATIONAL WOMEN CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIP FROM 15TH TO 17THAPRIL, 2013 IN LAHORE &n... Read More...

Press Release-Pakistan Football Federation joined hand with Beaconhouse School System for the development and promotion of football at Grassroot Level-PFF-Hasnain

08-Apr-2013

Pakistan Football Federation Press Release Att: Sports Reporters/Bureau Chief Today Pakistan Football Federation joined hand with Beaconhouse School System for the development and promotion of foot... Read More...

CONDOLENCE

25-Mar-2013

POA Secretariat Lt Gen (Retd) Syed Arif Hasan HI(M), President, Pakistan Olympic Association, and the entire Olympic family of Pakistan is deeply shocked and aggrieved to hear the news of sudden and ... Read More...

IOC Executive Board meetings in St Petersburg, 29 to 31 May 2013 – Information for the Media

25-Mar-2013

The IOC Executive Board (EB) will meet in St Petersburg, Russia from 29 to 31 May, at the same time as the SportAccord Convention. During the three days, the EB will meet with the Summ... Read More...

Istanbul hopes for fifth time lucky in Olympics 2020 bid

25-Mar-2013

Google Alert ISTANBUL: The International Olympic Committee’s evaluation commission arrives in Istanbul on Saturday, with the Turkish city hoping to win over officials and bag the 2020 Games aft... Read More...

School sport handed £150m funding boost

16-Mar-2013

BBC Sport Correspondent The government has announced new funding for school sport and PE worth £150m a year for the next two years. As revealed by the BBC on Tuesday, ring-fenced money will be... Read More...

Indian Amateur Boxing Federation suspension could be extended by AIBA

01-Mar-2013

insidethegames The Indian Amateur Boxing Federation (IABF) could see its suspension by the International Boxing Association (AIBA) extended, with media reports claiming the world governing body had a... Read More...

IOC gives detailed verdict through its resolution to all International Federations

23-Feb-2013

Press Release - POA Secretariat LAHORE–22 January 2013–The International Olympic Committee (IOC) after its meeting with the President of the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) Lt. Gen. (R... Read More...

IOC Coordination Commission wraps up fourth inspection of Rio

21-Feb-2013

Olympic Org The International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s Coordination Commission for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games ended its fourth visit to the Brazilian city today. It noted that there had been s... Read More...

IOC EB discusses India, Pakistan

21-Feb-2013

www.olympic.org Lausanne, Switzerland: The IOC Executive Board discussed issues involving a number of National Olympic Committees during its meeting in Lausanne this week, including those affecting t... Read More...

Newsletter - Olympic Council of Asia

21-Feb-2013

Sporting Asia (March 2013) is out of the blocks 19.02.2013 Kuwait, February 19, 2013: The latest edition of Sporting Asia, the OCA's quarterly newsletter, is now available for ... Read More...

IOC holds meeting to review the situation of the Olympic Movement in Pakistan

15-Feb-2013

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) met today in Lausanne with IOC member Syed Shahid Ali and the President of the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA), Lt ... Read More...

PRESS RELEASE - POA Secretriet

12-Feb-2013

President of the Pakistan Olympic Association, Lt. Gen. (Retd) Syed Arif Hasan, HI(M) addressing a press conference here on Tuesday afternoon at a local hotel following the General Body meeting of the... Read More...

Interim body to hold new POA elections

07-Feb-2013

The News International ISLAMABAD - The first meeting of interim committee established to run the affairs of Pakistan Olympics Association (POA) held on Wednesday at Pakistan Sports Board. Addres... Read More...

IOC, OCA endorse Arif-led POA

07-Feb-2013

The Nation Sports LAHORE – In what is tantamount to a ringing endorsement of the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) and negation of the recent resolution passed by some organisations and i... Read More...

IOC, OCA throw weight behind Lieutenant General (Retd) Syed Arif Hasan led POA

07-Feb-2013

The Dawn LAHORE, Feb 6: International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) have supported the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA), headed by Lt Gen (retd) Arif Hasan as president,... Read More...

IOC reiterates support for Arif

07-Feb-2013

The News International Alam Zeb Safi KARACHI: Taking serious note of the wrangling in Pakistan’s sports fraternity International Olympic Committee (IOC) once again threw its weight behind ... Read More...

Athletes of the world officially invited to Sochi 2014 with one year to go...

07-Feb-2013

INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE PRESS RELEASE www.olympic.org At a ceremony today marking one year to go until the start of the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games, International Olympic Committe... Read More...

IOC and OCA reaffirms legitimate status of the POA headed by the elected President Lt. Gen. (Retd) Syed Arif Hasan

06-Feb-2013

Press Release POA Secretariat Lahore In what is tantamount to a ringing endorsement of the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) and negation of the recent resolution passed by some rogue organizations... Read More...

President POA, Lt Gen (R) Syed Arif Hasan, HI (M) holds Press Briefing on 5 February 2013 in POA Secretariat, Lahore.

05-Feb-2013

Press Release LAHORE–5 February 2013–President of the Pakistan Olympic Association, Lt. Gen. (Retd) Syed Arif Hasan, HI(M) addressing a press conference at the POA Headquarters here... Read More...

Condolence Abdul Khaliq Khan former Secretary General, POA passed away.

04-Feb-2013

Sindh Olympic Association A Condolence meeting in connection with the untimely death of Abdul Khaliq Khan (Inna Lillah-e-Wainna Elah-e-Rajeoon) Ex – Secretary General and working Vice President... Read More...

Press Release Outstanding Performance Of Saadi Abbas

04-Feb-2013

PAKISTAN KARATE FEDERATION Saadi Abbas of Pakistan Asian Gold Medalist won Gold Medal in 2nd Al-Ahli International Karate Tournament in Dubai. 22 Nations participated in the tournament. Saadi parti... Read More...

Abdul Khaliq Khan former Secretary General POA passed away.

01-Feb-2013

Lahore–February 1, 2013–Abdul Khaliq Khan, one of the most distinguished servants of Pakistan sports and a former secretary general of Pakistan Olympic Association (POA), passed away here ... Read More...

PSB holds back vital info

23-Jan-2013

The News Alam Zeb Safi Sunday, January 20, 2013 KARACHI: Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has surprisingly decided against mentioning anything in the minutes of its Board meeting held on Janua... Read More...

PSB meeting implements Supreme Court’s orders

23-Jan-2013

The Nation Imposed ad hoc body on POA | Declares National Games held in Lahore null and void | Announces to hold Games in April at Islamabad By: Mohsin Ali | January 09, 2013 ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Spo... Read More...

Ad hoc body illegal, says Lt Gen (R) Syed Arif Hasan, President POA

23-Jan-2013

The Nation By: Our Staff Reporter | January 09, 2013 LAHORE - Pakistan Olympic Association president Lt Gen (retd) Syed Airf Hasan has termed the action of Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) for putti... Read More...

PSB move against POA illegal: Gen Arif

23-Jan-2013

Pakistan Today Sports LAHORE - President Pakistan Olympic Association, Lt Gen retd, Syed Airf Hasan has termed the action of Pakistan Sports Board for putting POA under an ad-hoc committee “i... Read More...

Ad-hoc will not be accepted at any cost: POA boss

23-Jan-2013

The News International KARACHI: Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) president Lt Gen (retd) Syed Arif Hasan once again reiterated his commitment that ad-hoc on the National Olympic Committee will ... Read More...

Ad-hoc will not be acceptable, says Arif

23-Jan-2013

International The News From our Correspondent KARACHI: Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) president Lt Gen (retd) Syed Arif Hasan once again reiterated his commitment that ad-hoc on the National Oly... Read More...

$900 million worth of new football stadia in Istanbul 2020 Olympic bid

16-Jan-2013

January 14 - Three new regional Turkish stadiums will host Olympic football matches if Istanbul succeeds in its bid to stage the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The three 40,000-plus capacity ve... Read More...

Sochi 2014 launches Olympic and Paralympic Torches

16-Jan-2013

January 14 - A sleek silver-and-red torch for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics and Paralympics Torch Relay was today unveiled at a special ceremony in Moscow. Sochi 2014 ambassadors ... Read More...

Press Release-KRL

16-Jan-2013

Khan Research Laboratory (KRL) has won the 9th Pakistan Premier Football League-2012 ( 9th PPFL-2012) title in Karachi at KPT Football Stadium today and finished their campaign with 70 points in... Read More...

9th Pakistan Premier Football League-2012

15-Jan-2013

9th Pakistan Premier Football League-2012 (9th PPFL-2012) Match Results (Monday, December 14, 2013) Match # 237 NBP Vs Afghan FC @ 14:30 PST @ Korangi Baloch Football Stadium, K... Read More...

Electing new IOC President is a crucial decision for the Olympic Movement, says Ng Ser Miang

14-Jan-2013

January 13 - Singapore's Ng Ser Miang has welcomed the growing interest in the race to replace Jacque Rogge as International Olympic Committee (IOC) President because he says the election will be a &q... Read More...

Announcement to boost school sport due shortly reveals Sports Minister

14-Jan-2013

January 13 - Sports Minister Hugh Robertson has revealed that an announcement on school sport from Education Secretary Michael Gove is due "shortly" which is expected to offer a funding boos... Read More...

Invitation to cover the final match of 9th PPFL-2012-PFF-AGHA-13-01-2013

14-Jan-2013

Invitation to cover the final of 9th PPFL-2012 Lt. Col. ® Ahmed Yar Khan Lodhi TI (M), General Secretary Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) feels pleasure in inviting you to witness THE L... Read More...

9th Pakistan Premier Football League-2012

14-Jan-2013

Pakistan Premier Football 9th Pakistan Premier Football League-2012 (9th PPFL-2012) Match Results (Sunday, December 13, 2013) Match # 236 Navy Vs KRL 1:1 Draw @ 14:30 PST @ PNS Kar... Read More...

2020 Candidate Cities submit their Candidature Files

08-Jan-2013

www.olympic.org The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced today that it has received the Candidature Files of the three Candidate Cities bidding to host the 2020 Olympic Games: Istanbul (Tu... Read More...

Press Release

08-Jan-2013

LAHORE–President Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) Lt. Gen. (Retd) Syed Arif Hasan, HI(M) addressing a press conference here Tuesday afternoon made it abundantly clear that the Paki... Read More...

Squash UAE Association PSF sign agreement to host Pakistan in off shore venue

04-Jan-2013

Pakistan Squash Federation Lahore : United Arab Emirates Squash Association UAESA and Pakistan Squash Federation recently signed agreement in Dubai to host Pakistan in off shore venue. It was ... Read More...

HEC Performance during the National Games

04-Jan-2013

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Exclusive: World Taekwondo Federation confirm Indian governing body suspension

31-Dec-2012

Inside The Games December 28 - India's national governing body for taekwondo has been suspended following the decision earlier this month to take action against the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).&... Read More...

Closing Ceremony Speech

28-Dec-2012

Mr Syed Syed Shahid Ali, IOC Member, President PbOA, Chairman Organising Committee, Presidents and Secy Gens of all Federations, Mr Idris Haider Khawaja, secy Gen PbOA and Secy Organising Committee, D... Read More...

On the Quaid Trophy and why the 2012 Winner shall not get it

28-Dec-2012

To the POA’s utter dismay, the National Games 2012 winners have been deprived of the most honoured, prestigious and historic silverware – the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy. Not because POA intende... Read More...

POA celebrates Quaid’s birth anniversary

24-Dec-2012

Press Release LAHORE–December 24, 2012–At the occasion of Quaid-i-Azam’s birth anniversary, the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) celebrates the momentous moment of birth of the ... Read More...

President POA's Speech at the Opening Ceremony of National Games 2012

23-Dec-2012

Mr Syed Shahid Ali, IOC Member in Pakistan, President Punjab Olympic Association and Chairman Organising Committee, Mr Iftikhar Malik, Senior Vice President PbOA, Idris Haider Khawaja, secretary gen... Read More...

POA Press Release

22-Dec-2012

Press Release LAHORE–December 22, 2012–The Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) rejects the premise and the innuendo of the claims of Mr Rana Mashood Ahmed Khan on the Punjab administ... Read More...

Press Release

22-Dec-2012

Press Release LAHORE–December 21, 2012–The Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) rejects the premise and the innuendo of the claims of Mr Rana Mashood Ahmed Khan on the Punjab administration... Read More...

Press Release

22-Dec-2012

Pakistan Swimming Federation National Games 2012 Swimming Events (male and female) will be held from 23 December 2012 to 25 December 2012 at Wapda Sports Complex, Chungi Amarsadu, Lahore. Team M... Read More...

India swim coach On Pakistan duty

18-Dec-2012

Mazin Mathew| TNN Bangalore: FINA’s (Federation Internationale de Natetion) initiative to popularize swimming in Pakistan has found one of the best in the business to helm the project India&rs... Read More...

PRESS RELEASE

18-Dec-2012

Reass Release The President, Pakistan Olympic Association, Lt Gen (R) Syed Arif Hasan HI(M) is hosting a reception in honour of Mr. Muhammad Asif who recently won Gold in Snooker World Champi... Read More...

The Olympics have to go to Africa, says Coe

13-Dec-2012

inside the games December 11 - London 2012 chairman Sebastian Coe claims more major sports events must be taken round the world in order to improve the infrastructure and enhance the wellbeing of f... Read More...

Qatar's World Cup plans are "mind-blowing" says British Sports Minister

13-Dec-2012

inside the games December 11 - Britain's Sports Minister Hugh Robertson met for the first time today with organisers of the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup and pronounced planned facilities as "mind-b... Read More...

Olympics : UK Sport to target medal hopes in Rio funding package

12-Dec-2012

Daily Times LONDON: Britain will pump money into its most successful Olympic sports in a bid to match its London 2012 medal haul at the Rio de Janeiro Games in four years’ time, funding agency ... Read More...

National Games roll into action from December 22

12-Dec-2012

Daily Times ISLAMABAD: Almost all affiliated units of the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) have confirmed their participation in the 32nd National Games to be held under the auspices of the Punjab ... Read More...

Sheikh Ahmad thanks HH the Amir

08-Dec-2012

Olympic Council of Asia 05 DEC 2012 Kuwait: The President of the Kuwait Olympic Committee, Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah, confirmed here on Wednesday that the Executive Board of the Internati... Read More...

India suspended from Olympics by IOC over election row

05-Dec-2012

inside the games By Duncan Mackay at the Palace Hotel in Lausanne December 4 - The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) were today suspended by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) because ... Read More...

9th Pakistan Premier Football League-2012 (9th PPFL-2012) Match Results (Wednesday, December 5, 2012)

05-Dec-2012

Pakistan Premier Football (Rest Day) 9th Pakistan Premier Football League (9th PPFL-2012) Tomorrow Fixture :( Thursday, December 6, 2012) Match # 162 NBP Vs HBL @ 14:30 PST @ Agah Kha... Read More...

Sports Reporter/Bureau Chief

05-Dec-2012

Press Release Pakistan, Lahore, Wednesday, December 05, 2012 Muhammad Asif, the new world snooker champion has become a beacon of hope for the downtrodden struggling youths of Pakistan; this... Read More...

IOC announces suspension of Indian Olympic Association

05-Dec-2012

sport busimess The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has been suspended by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) due to a dispute over a controversial election that was scheduled to be hel... Read More...

H.E. Mahinda Rajapaksa International Football Tournament

04-Dec-2012

Rajapaksa International Football Rournament H.E. Mahinda Rajapaksa International Football Tournament -Nawalapitiya-Jayathilaka Stadium-Sri Lanka Match Results (Monday, December 3, 2012) Pak... Read More...

Sports Reporters/Bureau Chiefs

04-Dec-2012

Press Release Pakistan Football Federation (PFF), in line with its emphasis on PFF Vision Plan 2020 and Youth Development Program to hosting an AFC C-Certificate Football Coaching Course-2012 at Foot... Read More...

Sports Reporters/Bureau Chiefs

03-Dec-2012

Press Release Pakistan U23 football team has left today for Sri Lanka through WY 328 at 1310 Hours PST from Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore to take part in H.E. Mahinda Rajapaksa I... Read More...

9th Pakistan Football Federation League-2012(B Division League) (9th PFFL-2012)

03-Dec-2012

Pakistan Football Federation Match Results (Saturday, December 1, 2012) Pakistan Railway beat Social Welfare, Chaman 3:1 @ 12:30 PST @ Railway Football Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan Sc... Read More...

India facing Olympic suspension after tainted official moves from jail to top role

03-Dec-2012

By Duncan Mackay December 1 - Suspension for the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has moved a significant step closer after it was confirmed that Lalit Bhanot will be unopposed as secret... Read More...

IOC (OLYMPIC SOLIDARITY) INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING COACHING COURSE

03-Dec-2012

Press Release Islamabad – December 2, 2012 The Pakistan Swimming Federation organized Advance Level International Swimming Coaching Course under the auspices of the Pakistan Ol... Read More...

H.E. Mahinda Rajapaksa International Football Tournament -Nawalapitiya-Jayathilaka Stadium-Sri Lanka

03-Dec-2012

International Football Tournament H.E. Mahinda Rajaksa International Football Tournament-Nawalapitiya-Jayathilaka Stadium-Sri Lanka Tomorrow Fixture :( Monday, December 3, 2012) &nb... Read More...

9th Pakistan Football Federation League-2012(B Division League) (9th PFFL-2012)

30-Nov-2012

Pakistan Football Federation Match Results (Friday, November 30, 2012) (Rest Day) 9th Pakistan Football Federation League (B Division League) (9th PFFL-2012) Tomorrow Fixture :( Saturday, Decembe... Read More...

Pakistan U23 Football Team is leaving for Sri Lanka to take part in H.E. Mahinda Rajapaksa International Football Tournament

30-Nov-2012

Press Release Pakistan U23 football team is leaving for Sri Lanka on Saturday, December 1, 2012, through WY 328 at 1310 Hours PST from Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore to take part in H... Read More...

9th Pakistan Football Federation League-2012(B Division League) (9th PFFL-2012)

29-Nov-2012

Pakistan Football Federation 9th Pakistan Football Federation League (B Division League) (9th PFFL-2012) Tomorrow Fixture :( Thursday, November 29, 2012) (Department Leg) Match # 10 Pak Rail... Read More...

WADA Issues Call for Proposals for 2013 Scientific Research Grants

27-Nov-2012

WADA Montreal, November 26, 2012 Dear Stakeholders, WADA has now issued its call for proposals for 2013 scientific research grants. WADA is committed to increasing the volume of research ded... Read More...

Training camp of national football team

27-Nov-2012

Press Release Pakistan, Lahore, Monday, November 26, 2012 Top 24 football players of Pakistan are undergoing their national training camp for H.E. Mahindra Rajapaksha International Football ... Read More...

Pakistan National Baseball Team in Chinese Taipei to take part in 26th BFA Asian Baseball Championship, starting there from Nov 28.

27-Nov-2012

Pakistan Baseball Federation LAHORE, Nov 26: Pakistan will face China in the opening match of the 26th Asian Baseball Championship in Taichung City, Chinese Taipei on Wednesday. This was stated by S... Read More...

Exclusive: The end of amateur boxing as AIBA tell national federations to drop word from their title

27-Nov-2012

inside the games By Tom Degun November 25 - The International Boxing Association (AIBA) have called on all of their National Federations around the world to drop the term "amateur" from th... Read More...

Singh withdraws candidature for President of Indian Olympic Association

27-Nov-2012

inside the games By Duncan Mackay November 25 - The controversial elections for the Indian Olympic Association have taken a new twist after Randhir Singh withdrew his candidature for President cla... Read More...

Information for the Media – Broadcast-quality footage available now: Olympic Legacy – Passing the Flame

22-Nov-2012

Olympic.org The IOC Debriefing of the London 2012 Games in Rio sees organisers of London 2012 sharing knowledge and experiences with Rio 2016. As Rio de Janeiro continues to prepare for the next Sum... Read More...

Exclusive: New Rio 2016 chief executive hoping he can follow Deighton blueprint to make Games success

22-Nov-2012

inside the games By Duncan Mackay at the Windsor Barra Hotel in Rio de Janeiro November 21 - How London 2012 performed under chief executive Paul Deighton has set a new benchmark for how cities ... Read More...

Press Release-President PFF condolence on the sad demise of Usman Baloch-PFF-AGHA-22-11-2012

22-Nov-2012

Press Release Pakistan, Lahore, Thursday, November 22, 2012 The entire Pakistan football fraternity was today shocked by the sad demise of senior footballer enthusiast and tournament organizer Usman... Read More...

PFF D Certificate Coaching Course-2012

21-Nov-2012

Pakistan Football Federation Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) D Certificate Coaching Course for women concluded today at Football House, Lahore with Lt. Col. ® Ahmed Yar Khan Lodhi TI (M)... Read More...

WADA suspends Bangkok Lab accreditation for IRMS testing

21-Nov-2012

WADA Montreal, November 20, 2012 Dear Stakeholders, WADA has suspended the accreditation of the National Doping Control Centre, Mahidol University in Bangkok, Thailand specifically with regar... Read More...

Imran to lead Pakistan at Champions Trophy in Australia

17-Nov-2012

Daily Times LAHORE: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has appointed experienced defender Muhammad Imran as the captain for next month’s Champions Trophy that will be held in Melbourne, Aus... Read More...

Hockey: A new Batch of Black Sticks

17-Nov-2012

NZ Herald News New Zealand men's hockey coach Colin Batch has made it clear he's searching for the next group of Black Sticks as he looks to the 2016 Olympic Games. Batch has selected eight new pl... Read More...

9th Pakistan Premier Football League-2012(9th PPFL-2012) Match Results (Friday, November 16, 2012)

17-Nov-2012

Pakistan Football Federation Match # 161 Muslim FC Vs Navy @ 15:00 PST @ Government High School, Chaman, Pakistan (Walkover given in favour of Muslim FC because Navy did not tu... Read More...

Press Release - Sports Reporters/Bureau Chiefs

17-Nov-2012

Press Release Attn: Sports Reporters/Bureau Chiefs Pakistan, Lahore, Saturday, November 17, 2012 Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) “D” Certificate Coaching Cour... Read More...

Athletics : Four-year bans proposed under new WADA Code

17-Nov-2012

Daily Times MONTREAL: Athletes guilty of serious doping offenses will be suspended for four years from 2015 under proposals being considered by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), but there are no... Read More...

Liana breaks three national records

17-Nov-2012

Tribune KARACHI: National swimming champion Kiran Khan finished 10th in her 50-metre butterfly event at the ninth Asian Swimming Championship in Dubai but Liana Swann managed to break three n... Read More...

Coe "frustrated" by school sports delays, Deighton denies lack of transparency over ticketing

16-Nov-2012

inside the games By Mike Rowbottom at City Hall in London November 14 - London 2012 chairman Sebastian Coe told the London Assembly here today of his "frustration" at the lack of cross-par... Read More...

Exclusive: Qatar will return to bid for the Olympics says QOC general secretary

16-Nov-2012

inside the games By Tom Degun at the Aspire Dome in Doha November 14 - Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) general secretary Sheikh Saoud Bin Abdulrahman Al Thani (pictured) has promised that the country ... Read More...

Singapore vs Pakistan Friendly Football Matches in Singapore-2012 Match Results (Friday, November 16, 2012)

16-Nov-2012

Pakistan Football Federation Match # 1 Singapore Vs Pakistan @ 16:45PST (19:45 SST) @ Bishan Stadium, Singapore on Friday, November 16, 2012. Singapore Vs Pakistan Friendly Matches-2012 Fixtures ... Read More...

9th Pakistan Premier Football League-2012(9th PPFL-2012) Match Results (Friday, November 16, 2012)

16-Nov-2012

Pakistan Football Federation Match # 161 Muslim FC Vs Navy @ 15:00 PST @ Government High School, Chaman, Pakistan (Walkover given in favour of Muslim FC because Navy did not turn up) Match Commiss... Read More...

Imran to lead Pakistan at Champions Trophy in Australia

15-Nov-2012

Daily Times LAHORE: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has appointed experienced defender Muhammad Imran as the captain for next month’s Champions Trophy that will be held in Melbourne, Austr... Read More...

Hockey: A new Batch of Black Sticks

15-Nov-2012

NZ Herald News New Zealand men's hockey coach Colin Batch has made it clear he's searching for the next group of Black Sticks as he looks to the 2016 Olympic Games. Batch has selected eight new pl... Read More...

ARGENTINA CROWNED NEW WORLD CHAMPION

14-Nov-2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PARANÁ, ARGENTINA -- Argentina was crowned World Champion this weekend for the first time in history, after beating Japan 5-0 in the final game of the IX ISF Jr. Men&rsqu... Read More...

Paris pharmaceutical conference addresses doping in sport

14-Nov-2012

WADA Paris – Representatives from the pharmaceutical industry and anti-doping community gathered at a ground-breaking conference in Paris today to explore ways to enhance the fight against... Read More...

Cost of Brazil’s World Cup increases by $1.7 billion

14-Nov-2012

Sport Business Brazilian authorities have revised the estimated cost of public spending on stadiums, airports and other infrastructure for the 2014 FIFA World Cup by more than US$1.7 billion. The As... Read More...

Press Release - Pakistan Baseball Team Won Gold in Punjab Internatioanl Sports Festival 2012

14-Nov-2012

Pakistan Federation Baseball Dear Sir, Afghanistan, Nepal, Sri Lank and Pakistan participated in Punjab International Baseball Festival 2012. Afghanistan got 4th and Nepal on 3rd pos... Read More...

9th Pakistan Premier Football League-2012(9th PPFL-2012) Match Results (Wednesday, November 14, 2012)

14-Nov-2012

Pakistan Football Federation Rest Day 9th PPFL-2012 Fixture :( Thursday, November 15, 2012) Match # 158 Afghan FC Vs PIA @ 15:00 PST @ Government High School, Chaman, Pakistan... Read More...

9th Pakistan Football Federation League-2012(9th PFFL-2012) Match Results (Wednesday, November 14, 2012)

14-Nov-2012

Pakistan Football Federation (Department Leg) Match # 2 Pak Afghan Clearing Agency (PACA) beat Sindh Government Press (SGP) 3:0 @ 14:00 PST @ All Brothers Football Stadium, Malir, ... Read More...

9th Pakistan Football Federation League (9th PFFL-2012) Tomorrow Fixture :( Thursday, November 15, 2012)

14-Nov-2012

Pakistan Football Federation (Department Leg) Match # 3 Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) Vs Insaf Afghan Company (IAC) @ 14:00 PST @ Sharafi Godh Korangi Baloch Football Stadium, Korangi, Karachi, P... Read More...

PFF officially announced the squad for Singapore vs Pakistan friendly matches during Press Conference at PFF House Lahore

14-Nov-2012

Pakistan Football Federation Pakistan, Lahore, Wednesday, November 14, 2012 Pakistan National Football team is leaving for Singapore on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 through TG 350 at 2335 Hrs PST (... Read More...

9th Pakistan Premier Football League-2012(9th PPFL-2012) Match Results (Sunday, November 11, 2012)

12-Nov-2012

Pakistan Football Federation Match # 151 Baloch FC beat HBL 2:0 @ 15:00 PST @ Noshki Football Stadium, Noshki, Pakistan Scorer Baloch FC: Abdul Maalik (MF) 1 Goal @ 12 Mnt and Sana Ullah (FW) 1 Goa... Read More...

Lahore, Monday, November 12, 2012

12-Nov-2012

Pakistan Football Federation Pakistan Football Federation’s 9th Pakistan Football Federation League-2012 (PFFL-2012), featuring 13 departmental, 9 clubs from provinces and regions will kick of... Read More...

9th Pakistan Premier Football League-2012(9th PPFL-2012) Match Results (Monday, November 12, 2012)

12-Nov-2012

Pakistan Football Federation Match # 154 Afghan FC Vs Navy @ 15:00 PST @ Government High School, Chaman, Pakistan (Walkover given in favour of Afghan FC because Navy did not turn up) Match... Read More...

9th Pakistan Premier Football League-2012(9th PPFL-2012) Match Results (Thursday, November 08, 2012)

10-Nov-2012

Pakistan Football Federation 9th Pakistan Premier Football League-2012(9th PPFL-2012) Match Results (Thursday, November 08, 2012) Match # 145 WAPDA beat ZTBL 3:0 @ 14:30 PST @ Jinnah Football Stad... Read More...

OCA Press Release: Hanoi wins bid to host 2019 Asian Games

10-Nov-2012

Hanoi wins bid to host 2019 Asian Games Macau, China, November 8, 2012: Hanoi has been selected to host the Olympic Council of Asia’s showpiece event, the Asian Games, in 2019 following a ballo... Read More...

9th Pakistan Premier Football League-2012(9th PPFL-2012) Match Results (Wednesday, November 07, 2012)

10-Nov-2012

Pakistan Football Federation Match # 131 PIA Vs Navy 1:1 Draw @ 14:30 PST @ Korangi Baloch Ground, Karachi, Pakistan Scorer PIA: Shakir Lashari (FW) 1 Goal @ 29 Mnt. Scorer Navy: Muhammad Adnan (F... Read More...

Pakistan, Lahore, Thursday, November 08, 2012

10-Nov-2012

Pakistan Football Federation Press Release Attn: Sports Reporters/Bureau Chiefs Pakistan, Lahore, Thursday, November 08, 2012 Top 26 football players of Pakistan are starting... Read More...

9th Pakistan Premier Football League-2012(9th PPFL-2012) Match Results (Friday, November 09, 2012)

10-Nov-2012

Pakistan Football Federation Match # 148 Baloch FC beat NBP 4:1 @ 15:00 PST @ Noshki Football Stadium, Noshki, Pakistan Scorer Baloch FC: Sana Ullah (FW) 3 Goals @ 7, 30, 45 Mnts and ... Read More...

9th Pakistan Premier Football League-2012(9th PPFL-2012) Match Results (Saturday, November 10, 2012)

10-Nov-2012

Pakistan Football Federation Match # 130 PAF Vs WAPDA 2:2 Draw @ 11:00 PST @ PAF Complex Ground, Peshawar, Pakistan Scorer PAF: Muhammad Arif Nawaz (FW) 1 Goal @ 68 Mnt and Muhammad Zeeshan (FW) ... Read More...

OCA EB meets in Macau

08-Nov-2012

Olympic Council of Asia Macau, China: The 62nd Olympic Council of Asia Executive Board meeting took place at the Banyan Tree Hotel in Macau on Wednesday afternoon, on the eve of the 31st OCA Genera... Read More...

9th Pakistan Premier Football League-2012(9th PPFL-2012) Match Results (Tuesday, November 06, 2012)

07-Nov-2012

Pakistan Football Federation Match # 141 Army beat WAPDA 2:1 @ 14:30 PST @ Army Stadium, Rawalpindi, Pakistan Scorer Army: Ansar Abbas (FW) 1 Goal @ 11 Mnt and Jaffar Khan (Goalkeeper) 1 Goal thro... Read More...

9th Pakistan Premier Football League-2012(9th PPFL-2012)

05-Nov-2012

Pakistan Football Federation Match Results (Sunday, November 04, 2012) Match # 137 PAF beat Wohaib FC @ 14:30 PST @ PAF Complex Ground, Peshawar, Pakistan Scorer PAF: Naeem Akhter (DF)... Read More...

9th Pakistan Premier Football League-2012(9th PPFL-2012)

05-Nov-2012

Pakistan Football Federation Match Results (Monday, November 05, 2012) Match # 139 ZTBL Vs PMC FC 0:0 Draw @ 14:30 PST @ Jinnah Football Stadium, Islamabad, Pakistan Yellow Card ... Read More...

Kazan set for massive festival of aquatics as FINA unveil radical new plan for 2015 Championships

31-Oct-2012

insidethegames October 30 - Kazan is set to host one of the largest sports events in history in 2015 when for the first time ever the FINA World Masters Championships will be held alongside the the... Read More...

London 2012 helps lift Britain out of recession

30-Oct-2012

insidethegames October 25 - The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games have helped lift Britain out its longest double-dip recession since the Second World War according to figures from the Offic... Read More...

Sports in Pakistan: Pakistan in Olympics

30-Oct-2012

Sports in Pakistan If one is to summarize the performance of Pakistan in Olympic Games so far it can be easily done in just one word “disappointing”. Only ten medals in sixty fo... Read More...

Ukraine bid for 2022 Winter Olympics set to go ahead

19-Oct-2012

Insidethegames October 18 - Ukraine is set to bid for the 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics through the city of Lviv after a major Sport Congress hosted here in the capital rubberstamped the pla... Read More...

IOC confirms five bidders for 2018 Youth Olympic Games

17-Oct-2012

Insidethegames October 16 - Buenos Aires, Glasgow, Guadalajara, Medellín and Rotterdam will fight it out to host the 2018 Youth Olympic Games after the International Olympic Committee (... Read More...

London can host Olympics and Paralympics again in the next 20 years, says Rogge

16-Oct-2012

Insidethegames October 15 - International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge believes London could host the Olympics and Paralympics again in the next 20 years after the city impressed... Read More...

Radcliffe "not surprised" at losing funding as Grabarz, Peacock and Gemili make the grade

16-Oct-2012

Insidethegames October 15 - Paula Radcliffe, the world marathon record holder, has lost her National Lottery funding, and her career as a championship performer for Britain may be at an end followi... Read More...

63 out of 102 members attend meeting, rivals fail to bring no confidence

16-Oct-2012

Daily Times POA General Council reposes confidence in Arif Hasan Staff Report LAHORE: Majority members (63 out of 102) of the General Council of the Pakistan Olympic Association (PO... Read More...

PSB’s ‘policy’ detrimental to Pakistan sports

16-Oct-2012

Pakistan Today The dispute between the two protagonists has had many twists over the years, and the latest PSB intervention is another attempt to hold sway over the national sporting federations. It ... Read More...

Pakistan Launches First Domestic League

15-Oct-2012

IRB.COM Rugby in Pakistan has received a huge boost with the announcement that a national club Fifteens league has been established to serve the burgeoning interest that exists in the Game there. ... Read More...

OCA Evaluation Committee visits Hanoi

10-Oct-2012

Olympic Council of Asia Hanoi, Vietnam: The OCA Evaluation Committee led by OCA Vice President Lt Gen (R) Syed Arif Hasan, President of the Pakistan Olympic Association, had a working visit to Hanoi ... Read More...

Tunisia a class act in Rashid Volleyball

09-Oct-2012

Khaleej Times Sport Telling blows at the net, the solid defensive walls and receiving, coupled with the depth in the reserve line, have been the hallmarks of Tunisia’s show at this year’s... Read More...

Korean Air becomes Prestige Partner

08-Oct-2012

Olympic Council of Asia Korean Air signed up as a Prestige Partner for the 17th Asian Games in Incheon, Korea, in 2014. Incheon, Korea: Korean Air signed up as a Prestige Partner for the 17th Asia... Read More...

Exclusive: IOC promises "stricter" procedures for ABP testing after missed London 2012 appointments

08-Oct-2012

Inside the Games October 7 - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has vowed to tighten up testing procedures after a number of competitors at the recent 2012 Olympic Games in London missed blo... Read More...

Nuzman re-elected as Brazilian Olympic Committee President

08-Oct-2012

Inside the Games October 7 - Carlos Nuzman will serve a fifth consecutive four-year term as Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB) President after he was comfortably re-elected to the position as the sole... Read More...

Partnerships between sporting and development organisations - live discussion

06-Oct-2012

The Guardian Join us on Thursday 27 September, 2 - 4pm (BST) for this online discussion exploring the positive impact sporting and development partnerships can have on young people and chil... Read More...

9th Pakistan Premier Football League-2012(9th PPFL-2012)

06-Oct-2012

Pakistan Football Federation Match Results (Friday, October 05, 2012) Match # 69 ZTBL beat Baloch FC 1:0 @ 1500 PST @ Ground # 3 Outer Jinnah Football Stadium, Islamabad, Pakistan Scorer ZTB... Read More...

Qureshi snub leaves Bopanna low on options

01-Oct-2012

Google Alert Rohan Bopanna's plans to partner Pakistan's Aisam ul-Haq Qureshi for the 2013 season have come to nought with the latter turning down his offer to pair up. Qureshi, who is playing the Ja... Read More...

OCA to visit 2019 Asian Games Bid Cities

28-Sep-2012

OCA / POA Secretariat Kuwait, September 27, 2012: The Olympic Council of Asia will send a three-strong Evaluation Committee to the three cities bidding to host the Asian Games in 2019 next week.... Read More...

POA Press Release

28-Sep-2012

POA Secretariat LAHORE – Sept 27: Lt. Gen. (Retd) Syed Arif Hasan, President of the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) in a press conference here rebutted Pakistan Sports Board’s cla... Read More...

Olympic Newsdesk - Mayor Tackles London Legacy; OCA Inspects Asian Games Bids

28-Sep-2012

Around the Things Johnson Gets Started on Olympic Legacy Mayor Boris Johnson has approved key 2012 Olympic legacy milestones in his first meeting as chairman of the London Legacy Development Corpo... Read More...

Olympic Games as development index

28-Sep-2012

Business Day Online The Olympic Games, no doubt, is the highest sporting competition in the world, but the hosting right awarded to Brazil’s Rio De Janeiro (2016) and Pyeongchang in the Gangw... Read More...

Indore Development Authority game for land to international cricket stadium

28-Sep-2012

Google Alerts INDORE: Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) has asked for 35 acre of land on super corridor for developing state-of-the-art international stadium, said IDA CEO Deepak Singh adding... Read More...

Tanzania: Mulugo Reminds Sports Officers to Play Their Role

28-Sep-2012

Google Alerts Mbeya — THE Deputy Minister for Education and Vocational Training, Philipo Mulugo has underscored the need for district sports officers to effectively play their role in a bid to ... Read More...

Development key for Crew Academy

28-Sep-2012

Google Alert The Crew Academy has a track record of developing high quality soccer players who find success on the collegiate, national and professional levels. This year's teams are hoping to follo... Read More...

Women, leadership, and sports: Looking back on London 2012

28-Sep-2012

Google Alert Title IX, which celebrated its 40th anniversary this year, opened the doors for women's education and employment. Could the London Olympics deliver a similar effect on girls worldwide? ... Read More...

Beyond Sport: Pushing World Leaders and Global Icons Towards Harnessing the Power of Sport

28-Sep-2012

Google Alert Didier Drogba collecting the Beyond Sport’s Humanitarian in Sport Award in 2011 for his health and conflict-resolution work in the Ivory Coast. Beyond Sport has positioned... Read More...

UCI President hits out at USADA over delay in providing Armstrong evidence

28-Sep-2012

Inside The Games September 27 - A major row over the decision to ban Lance Armstrong is developing between the International Cyling Union (UCI) and the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) abou... Read More...

Prime Minister heads to Brazil to drum up business for 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics

28-Sep-2012

Inside The Games September 27 - Prime Minister David Cameron has arrived in Brazil for a visit, which will include a stop-over in Rio de Janeiro, as British business attempts to cash in on the succ... Read More...

POA enjoys independent status: Arif Hasan

26-Sep-2012

Brazilian elected as new President of FIVB

22-Sep-2012

By Inside The Games September 21 - Brazilian Ary Graca was tonight elected as the new President of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) after winning the first election in the 65 year his... Read More...

Sacking Heuvel was a big mistake: Waseem Ahmad

20-Sep-2012

Dawn.com >> Sport KARACHI: Days after calling it quits from the international game, Pakistan’s former hockey player Waseem Ahmad has laid blame on the federation fo... Read More...

Brazil to invest extra $500 million as they aim for top ten at Rio 2016

15-Sep-2012

Insidethegames E-Alert September 14 - Brazil's athletes are to receive an additional $500 million (£308 million/€382 million) to help them prepare for Rio 2016, where they will be ... Read More...

Greatest Paralympic Games ever, says IPC President as Coldplay close London 2012

11-Sep-2012

By Tom Degun at the Olympic Stadium in London September 9 - International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Sir Philip Craven tonight went a step further than his Olympic counterpart Jacques Rogge as ... Read More...

WADA Executive Committee approves 2013 Prohibited List and reviews Code recommendations

11-Sep-2012

Montreal, WADA The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) today approved the List of Prohibited Substances and Methods for 2013 at its Executive Committee meeting in London. The new List will be made off... Read More...

Brigadier (R) Arif Siddiqui, President Islamabad Olympic Association (IOA) has been temporarily debarred to act as such due to blatant violation(s) of the IOC Charter, Constitution of the POA and Constitution of the IOA

08-Sep-2012

POA Secretariat The mission of the NOCs is to develop, promote and protect the Olympic Movement in their respective countries, in accordance with the Olympic Charter and in its role is included that ... Read More...

Closing Ceremony of OCA BASEBALL COACHING COURSE - 2012 held on 6 September 2012 in Lahore

07-Sep-2012

Pakistan Federation Baseball The 12-day long Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) Baseball Coaching Course concluded here at the Punjab Sports Board Academy on Thursday. Mr. Arif Shahzad was the Cou... Read More...

Pakistan Men Netball team Won the Silver Medal in Asian Beach Netball Championship 2012 at Srilanka

06-Sep-2012

Pakistan Netball Federation The Pakistan Men Netball Team won Silver Medal in Asian Beach Netball Championship 2012 held in Negambo, Srilanka on 1st September 2012. Championship was organiz... Read More...

Closing Ceremony of OCA Coaching Course 2012

05-Sep-2012

Pakistan Federation Baseball Dear Friends, Closing Ceremony of OCA Coaching Course 2012 will be held on September 6, 2012 at 11:30am at Sports Board Punjab Academy, National H... Read More...

Press Release - Sports Administration Course for Men & Women -03 - 09 September, 2012 at Valley View Hotal, Nathia Gali

03-Sep-2012

Pakistan Olympic Association initiated to organize Sports Administration Course for Men & Women in collaboration with KP Olympic Association at Valley View Hotel, Nathia Gali. The Course is in pro... Read More...

POA Sports Commission Meeting

27-Aug-2012

POA Secretariat A meeting of the POA Sports Commission and representatives of the participating units of the National Games was held on Sunday the 26 August, 2012 at 10:30 at Olympic House, Laho... Read More...

Olympic Council of Asia Coaches Baseball Course

24-Aug-2012

Asia Coaches Baseball Olympic Council of Asia Coaches Baseball Course will be start from August 26, 2012 to September 07, 2012 atSports Board Punjab Academy, National Hockey Stadium, L... Read More...

Lance Armstrong Ends Fight Against Doping Charges

24-Aug-2012

The New York Times Lance Armstrong Ends Fight Against Doping Charges; Will Be Stripped of Tour de France Titles After more than a decade of outrunning accusations that he had doped during his ... Read More...

Code Review reminder for WADA stakeholders

16-Aug-2012

WADA Montreal, August 15, 2012 The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) would like to remind all stakeholders to submit their recommendations to amend the World Anti-Doping Code (Code) and relat... Read More...

IOC withdraws gold medal from shot put athlete Nadzeya Ostapchuk

15-Aug-2012

olympic.org The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today announced that it has disqualified, withdrawn the medal from, and excluded Belarus’s Nadzeya Ostapchuk (athletics, wome... Read More...

Olympic Results 2012

15-Aug-2012

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Medals Per Edition Per Country

15-Aug-2012

IOC excludes Colombian runner from London 2012

13-Aug-2012

olympic.org The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today announced that it has excluded Colombian athlete Diego Palomeque Echavarria (athletics, men's 400m) from the Games of the XXX Olympia... Read More...

Results of the IOC Athletes’ Commission Election

13-Aug-2012

olympic.org Danka Bartekova from Slovakia (shooting), James Tomkins from Australia (rowing), Kirsty Coventry from Zimbabwe (aquatics) and Tony Estanguet from France (canoe-kayak) have been elec... Read More...

IOC bans Schwazer from competing at London 2012

11-Aug-2012

olympic.org The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today announced that it had declared Italian athlete Alex Schwazer (race walking) ineligible to compete at the Games ... Read More...

Pakistan's Olympic humiliation in national sport

10-Aug-2012

BBC News By M Ilyas Khan BBC News, Islamabad Pakistan needed to win their last game to have a chance of reaching the semi-finals, but were routed 7-0 by Australia The morning after Pa... Read More...

Pakistan pip Korea to improve its world ranking

10-Aug-2012

From Agha Akbar LONDON–After the gut-wrenching defeat at Australia’s hands, Pakistan somehow lifted itself to outscore South Korea 3-2 for its third win of the tournament. This ... Read More...

Pakistan finish 7th in London Olympics hockey after defeating South Korea

10-Aug-2012

The Express Tribune LONDON: Pakistan triumphed over South Korea 3-2 in the Olympics classification match for the 7th and 8th positions, Express Newsreported on Thursday. Te... Read More...

London 2012 Olympics Men’s Field Hockey Pakistan vs South Korea Watch live online streaming

10-Aug-2012

Oye Times Pakistan will today face South Korea in a match to decide for the 7th and 8th positions. Both the teams are positioned at 4th place in their respective Pools. Pakistan... Read More...

Kenya to bid for 2024 Olympics

10-Aug-2012

William Wallis and Roger Blitz in London for Financial Times Kenya will bid to become the first African nation to host the Olympic Games in 2024, Raila Odinga, the country’s prime mi... Read More...

Usain Bolt's Gold in the 2012 Olympics 100 Meter Sprint - All the Medalists

09-Aug-2012

Youtube and by New York times One Race, Every Medalist Ever. Usain Bolt's 9.63 set an Olympic record in the 100. So how far ahead of every Olympic medalist is he? The New York Times examines modern O... Read More...

Olympics debacle

09-Aug-2012

The Nation Victory and defeat are no doubt part of the game but what also counts is how well the battle is fought. Pakistan’s performance in London Olympics, where almost all the athlet... Read More...

Skelton through, Beijing champion Lamaze out

09-Aug-2012

Pakistan Today LONDON - Nick Skelton, who led Great Britain to team jumping gold on Monday, was one of only six riders to go clear in the first round of Wednesday's Olympic individual show jump... Read More...

Calls for wholesale changes to Pakistan hockey

09-Aug-2012

Business Recorder KARACHI: Pakistani Olympians voiced anger and disappointment on Wednesday after their once-dominant hockey team failed spectacularly at the London Games, calling for change fr... Read More...

Bolt and Blake ease through 200m rounds

08-Aug-2012

Pakistan Today LONDON - Imperious Usain Bolt eased through the first round of the Olympic 200m on Tuesday as the Jamaican took the next step towards a sprint double after having already ret... Read More...

Britain eliminate Spain with draw to join Dutch, Australia, Germany in field hockey semis

08-Aug-2012

Washington Post LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 07: Hitomi Niiya of Japan and Molly Huddle of the United States lead the pack in the Women's 5000m Round 1 Heats on Day 11 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at... Read More...

Worst ever result for Pakistan, says Qamar

08-Aug-2012

The News International KARACHI: Pakistan’s defeat at the hands of the Australians is their worst ever performance in the Olympics history, said former Olympian Qamar Ibrahim on Tuesd... Read More...

Pakistan’s 1st Beach Games likely in Feb

08-Aug-2012

The News KARACHI: Pakistan’s first ever national Beach Games are likely to be held in Karachi in February next year, as Sindh Olympic Association (SOA) has started its preparation, &... Read More...

22nd gold makes it Britain’s best Games

08-Aug-2012

Pakistan Today LONDON - Britain won a 22nd Olympic gold medal on Tuesday to make it the host nation's most successful Games in history. The gold for the dressage team at Greenwich pushed th... Read More...

Kookaburras top their group with rout of Pakistan

08-Aug-2012

Sydney Morning Herald AUSTRALIA will take on Germany in an Olympics semi-final showdown after a seven-goal rout of Pakistan to top Group A. The Kookaburras were more clinical and polished in front o... Read More...

Australia's men's hockey team thrash Pakistan

08-Aug-2012

NEWS THE Big Dog was barking and the Kookaburras got their smile back after Australia stormed into the Olympic hockey semi-finals today. Ric Charlesworth's world champion Kookaburras left the doubts... Read More...

Penalty, collapse mar British triathlon win

08-Aug-2012

Pakistan Today LONDON - Britain's Alistair Brownlee won gold with the fastest Olympic triathlon yet Tuesday as his brother Jonny recovered from a time penalty to take bronze -- and then dra... Read More...

German challenge awaits Kookaburras

08-Aug-2012

Ninemsn The Olympic men's hockey final most expected has now become a semi-final, with world No.2 Germany looming as a big threat to Australia's gold medal ambitions. The World No.1 Kookaburras rest... Read More...

Australia 4-0 against Pakistan in Olympics hockey first half

08-Aug-2012

Business Recorder KARACHI: Australia scored 4-0 in the first half against Pakistan in a crucial hockey match at the London Olympics, the media reported on Tuesday. Taking advantage of the penalty co... Read More...

Rabia looks to improve her personal best

08-Aug-2012

The News International KARACHI: Pakistani athlete Rabia Ashiq will be looking to improve her timing when she competes in the 800m race of the athletics competitions of the London Olympics ... Read More...

Live coverage: London Olympics Day 11

08-Aug-2012

WA today Australia wins two gold medals in 10 days. Then we win two gold medals in little more than two hours. They went to two Queens of the Track — the athletics track and cycling track &md... Read More...

Pakistan remain where they were four years ago

08-Aug-2012

Dawn KARACHI: The Green-shirts, who lacked spirit when playing against Australia, are still where they were four years ago, said Olympian Islahuddin Siddiqui soon after the national team were... Read More...

After heavy defeat, ex-Olympian fears for future of hockey in Pakistan

08-Aug-2012

The Express Tribune LONDON: Former Pakistan hockey captain Islahuddin Siddique expressed his concerned for the future of the game in Pakistan after the national men’s team crashe... Read More...

New Zealand the bolters as women's final four showdown

08-Aug-2012

Netherlands, Argentina and hosts Great Britain contest crunch games with kiwi newcomers And then there were four. The Riverbank roar is all set to salute some of the world’s finest hockey as th... Read More...

IOC disqualifies American judoka for doping violation

07-Aug-2012

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today announced that it has disqualified American judoka Nicholas Delpopolo from the men’s 73kg judo event of the Games of the XXX Olympiad in London. ... Read More...

Moynihan calls for "step change" in school sport to ensure London 2012 legacy

06-Aug-2012

By Tom Degun at Team GB House in London August 5 - British Olympic Association (BOA) chairman Colin Moynihan has again called for a complete step change in school sport to ensure that there is a re... Read More...

The legs say it all

06-Aug-2012

Daily Dawn HERE’S an odd thing: Anum Bandey, the young Pakistani swimmer, broke the Pakistani national record in the Olympics 400-metre medley with a time of 5:34.64. But as she ... Read More...

Olympic struggles

05-Aug-2012

Chris Cork It could be worse, but not much. Pakistan beat Argentina in the men’s hockey 2-0 with the winning goal scored by Sohail Abbas, his 346th in internation... Read More...

Liaquat look to improve his timing

05-Aug-2012

The News KARACHI: Pakistani sprinter Liaquat Ali will be desperately looking to record his personal best when he runs in the 100m heats of the athletics competi... Read More...

This Bolt may strike again - GB and its national fervour finds expression in the Games

04-Aug-2012

London Diary From Agha Akbar A much anticipated weekend beckons. After a sensational and controversy-laden, with mostly China at the receiving end of the latter, the London Olympic Games 2012 ente... Read More...

Rabia at London 2012 gets sponsorship boost

02-Aug-2012

The News KARACHI: Rabia Ashiq, one of the only two Pakistani women at London 2012 Olympic Games, is also included in a select group of national athletes who are backed by ... Read More...

London 2012 Olympic Games, Competition Results 30th July 2012

31-Jul-2012

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Rogge expects strong China showing

29-Jul-2012

The News LONDON: Olympic chief Jacques Rogge said Saturday he expected a strong showing from China at the London Games four years after they finished top of the medals tab... Read More...

Sohail Abbas the Flag Bearer in London 2012 Opening Ceremony

27-Jul-2012

Sohail Abbas a hockey defender, penalty corner specialist and the captain of the Pakistan Hockey Team has been honoured by POA by asking him to carry the Pakistan flag during the March of the ... Read More...

Last batch of Pak athletes, officials leave for London

26-Jul-2012

The News KARACHI: The last batch of Pakistan’s athletes and officials left the country on Wednesday for the London Olympics 2012, which start on Friday (to... Read More...

Ramadan brings fasting dilemma in Olympics

26-Jul-2012

The News LONDON: For Jordanian marathon-runner Methkal Abu Drais, the timing could not be worse. Not only is he preparing for one of the races of his life, he’s doing i... Read More...

Pak Olympics 2012 contingent clean’

24-Jul-2012

The News By Murtaza Ali Shah LONDON: President Pakistan Olympics Association (POA) insisted on Monday that Pakistan's London Olympics 2012 contingent was "completely... Read More...

Olympic footballs: Proudly made in Sialkot

24-Jul-2012

Posted By Erum Shaikh On July 23, 2012 In Welcome to Pakistan Throughout the history of football world cups and other major FIFA events, the world has seen one brand deliver ... Read More...

Pakistan Hockey Team Moves into the Olympic Village

23-Jul-2012

The Pakistan Hockey team moved into the Olympic Village after a ten day acclamitisation stint at the Cannock Hockey Club, Birmingham, South Staffordshire, UK. Apart from the regular practice sessions ... Read More...

Did PSB conceal some facts from IOC ruling?

23-Jul-2012

DAWN By Mohammad Yaqoob Dated 22-07-2012 LAHORE: A decision on the row between the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) and the International Olympic Association (IOC) which has ... Read More...

IOC action unlikely, concedes POA chief

22-Jul-2012

The News KARACHI: Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) chief Lt General (retd) Arif Hasan said on Saturday that he is hopeful that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) ... Read More...

Officials hope tour lifts Olympic gloom

22-Jul-2012

The News LONDON: The Olympic torch relay began its final stretch in London’s historic district of Greenwich on Saturday, a journey officials hope will help dispel a ... Read More...

Athlete to compete under Olympic flag

22-Jul-2012

The News LONDON: South Sudan-born marathon runner Guor Marial will be able to compete at the London Olympics after all after the International Olympic Committee on Saturda... Read More...

IOC’s Rogge promises ‘great’ London Games

21-Jul-2012

The News LONDON: The London Olympics will be a “great Games” and will not be affected by poor weather or last-minute disruptions, International Olympic Committ... Read More...

Majid storms into U21 snooker knockout phase

19-Jul-2012

The News Syed Khalid Mahmood KARACHI: Pakistan’s Mohammad Majid Ali stormed into the knockout phase of the IBSF World Under-21 Snooker Championship 2012... Read More...

Rogge satisfied with Olympic security

17-Jul-2012

The News PARIS: Jacques Rogge, president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), said on Monday the manner in which the problems surrounding security at the Lo... Read More...

Pink uniforms, record traffic as Olympians fly into London

17-Jul-2012

The News LONDON: Athletes and Olympics visitors descended on London Monday in the first wave of arrivals for the Games, bumping up traffic through the capital’s busy... Read More...

Hunain, Majid make fine beginning in U21 snooker

15-Jul-2012

The News Syed Khalid Mahmood KARACHI: Both Pakistani cueists, Hunain Aamir and Mohammad Majid Ali, got off to sensational starts in the IBSF World Under-21 Snooker Champi... Read More...

IOC Sports Administration Course, 9-15 July 2012 at Lahore

15-Jul-2012

Official Press Release POA Secretariat 15 July, 2012 The Pakistan Olympic Association in collaboration with IOC Olympic Solidarity... Read More...

Cueists leave for China today

12-Jul-2012

The News By Syed Khalid Mahmood KARACHI: Two Pakistani cueists will leave for China on Thursday (today) to take part in the World Under-21 Snooker Championship 2012 getti... Read More...

Sports Administration Course for Men & Women - 9th to 15th July 2012

06-Jul-2012

Official Press Release POA Secretariat The Pakistan Olympic Association in collaboration with IOC Olympic Solidarity is organizing Sports Administration Course for Men & Women a... Read More...

Aisam-Rojer fall in third round

04-Jul-2012

The News KARACHI: Pakistan’s Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and his partner Rojer Jean-Julien lost their third round match of the Wimbledon in London on Tuesday. The ... Read More...

IOC Sports Administration Course (Men & Women) 18 - 24 June, 2012 at Lahore

25-Jun-2012

Official Press Release Pakistan Olympic Association 7 day IOC Sports Administration Course for Men and Women organized by Pakistan Olympic Association concluded at Hotel Pak Heritage, Lahore to... Read More...

POA celebrating Olympic Day

22-Jun-2012

The Olympic Day was organised under the auspices of the Pakistan Olympic Association by the Sindh Olympic Association in close cooperation with the Education and Culture Committee and OVEP with M... Read More...

POA organizing Sports Administration Course for Men & Women

21-Jun-2012

Official Press Release 20-06-2012 POA Secretariat On 3rd day of the IOC Olympic Solidarity Sports Administration Course (Men & Women) being organized at Hotel Pak Herit... Read More...

No upset in snooker quarter-finals

20-Jun-2012

The News Syed Khalid Mahmood KARACHI: The quartet of Mohammad Asif, Asjad Iqbal, Shehram Changezi and Khurram Hussain Agha reached the semifinals of the Jubilee Insurance 3rd Ranking Snook... Read More...

Five seeded cueists taste defeats in Ranking Snooker

17-Jun-2012

The News Syed Khalid Mahmood KARACHI: Five seeded cueists tasted defeats on the fifth day of league matches in the Jubilee Insurance 3rd Ranking Snooker Championship 2012 here at the... Read More...

Opening Ceremony of Haiyang Asian Beach Games will Stage Tonight

16-Jun-2012

According to chief director Qin Zheng, the majority of the performers come from universities and martial arts schools of Shandong province. This is the biggest difference compared with opening cerem... Read More...

China prepares to host Asian Beach Games

15-Jun-2012

The News BEIJING: As London prepares to welcome the world’s top athletes at the Olympics, a little-known Chinese seaside town is gearing up to host the champions of some rather more obscure s... Read More...

Imran, Saim defeat seeded cueists at Ranking Snooker

15-Jun-2012

The News Syed Khalid Mahmood KARACHI: Defending champion Imran Shahzad toppled sixth seed Abdul Sattar while unseeded Abu Saim whacked fifth seed Naveen Kumar Perwani on the third day of l... Read More...

POA organizing Sports Administration Course for Men & Women

15-Jun-2012

Official Press Release POA Secretariat The Pakistan Olympic Association in collaboration with IOC Olympic Solidarity is organizing Sports Administration Course for Men & Women at Hotel Pa... Read More...

Meadow, cows, cricket for Olympic opening ceremony

13-Jun-2012

The News LONDON: London’s Olympic Stadium will be transformed into a British meadow complete with fields, cows, ducks, a horse-drawn plough and a game of village cricket for the opening cer... Read More...

Three blue turfs for Karachi announced

13-Jun-2012

The News By Syed Intikhab Ali KARACHI: Sindh sports minister Dr Muhammad Ali Shah proudly announced on Tuesday that the provincial government would lay blue astro turfs at three h... Read More...

Three seeded cueists suffer defeats

13-Jun-2012

The News By Syed Khalid Mahmood KARACHI: Top seeded Mohammad Asif, fourth seed Mohammad Sajjad and eighth seed Mohammad Majid suffered setbacks on the opening day of the Jubilee Insurance... Read More...

Sheikh Ahmad confirmed as new chairman of Olympic Solidarity

12-Jun-2012

Friday, 08 June 2012 By Duncan Mackay June 8 - Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah has been officially confirmed as the new chairman of the Olympic Solidarity Commission. The Kuwaiti re... Read More...

London 2012 Opening and Closing Ceremony tickets to go on sale Friday

07-Jun-2012

By Duncan Mackay June 6 - More tickets for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Olympic Games are to go on sale this week, with prices starting at £995 ($1,539/€1,226) , Lond... Read More...

Special film released by Commonwealth Games Federation to celebrate Queen's Diamond Jubilee

06-Jun-2012

By Duncan Mackay June 3 - The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has released a new film to coincide with the celebrations for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, which are currently taking place ... Read More...

Asjad Iqbal jumps to second spot

06-Jun-2012

The News KARACHI: Young cueist Asjad Iqbal jumped 16 places after winning the recent NBP Ranking Snooker Championship 2012. According to the latest rankings, issued by the Pakista... Read More...

New Zealand build Olympic momentum

02-Jun-2012

The News IPOH, Malaysia: Unbeaten New Zealand’s charge into the finals of Malaysia’s Sultan Azlan Shah Cup bodes well for the squad’s fortunes in the London Olympics, thei... Read More...

PSB coaching centre’s tennis courts getting ruined

01-Jun-2012

The News Waqar Hamza KARACHI: It’s no secret that in Pakistan sports facilities are developed with investment of tens millions of rupees and then left to ruin for no reason. ... Read More...

Power outages hurting sports at SSB complex

31-May-2012

The News Syed Intikhab Ali and Waqar Hamza KARACHI: More than three hundred sportspersons are being affected by the KESC’s load shedding schedule in Nazimabad No 2 as it prevents the... Read More...

Kiteboarding soars after 2016 Games inclusion

31-May-2012

The News HONG KONG: Kiteboarders from around the world kill time on a Chinese beach as calm conditions keep them grounded, but the 100 or so suntanned athletes seem unperturbed. Ever since their ... Read More...

Olympic hopes float for ‘rebels’

30-May-2012

The News Khalid Hussain KARACHI: Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) on Tuesday decided against banning players, who defected to the ‘rebel’ World Series Hockey (WSH) and instead opted ... Read More...

Asjad topples Asif to win snooker crown

30-May-2012

The News Syed Khalid Mahmood KARACHI: Unseeded Asjad Iqbal trounced top seeded Mohammad Asif in the all-Punjab final to win the fourth edition of the NBP Ranking Snooker Championship 2... Read More...

Tokyo bid chief says 2020 ‘last chance’

30-May-2012

The News TOKYO: Tokyo’s 2020 Olympic bid leader Tsunekazu Takeda has said that another failure to land the Games would mean a very long wait to host the world’s biggest sporting... Read More...

Nicol keeps chasing elusive Olympic dream

30-May-2012

The News PENANG, Malaysia: Six-time world champion Nicol David has owned women’s squash for years and would be a safe bet to bring home Malaysia’s first Olympic gold if she could comp... Read More...

Asif and Asjad to clash in snooker final today

29-May-2012

The News Syed Khalid Mahmood KARACHI: Top seeded Mohammad Asif and unseeded Asjad Iqbal will clash in the final of the 4th NBP Ranking Snooker Championship 2012 after they eliminated Mohammad Ma... Read More...

Pre-Olympic blow for Japan wrestling queen

29-May-2012

The News TOKYO: Japanese wrestling queen Saori Yoshida’s bid for a third straight Olympic gold and a place in history has taken a big knock with the end of her 58-match winning streak just ... Read More...

PSB boss promises new tartan track

29-May-2012

The News Syed Intikhab Ali KARACHI: Director General Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) Amir Hamza Gillani has said that the tartan track at the Karachi coaching centre would be replaced soon. ... Read More...

Argentine Olympic Committee President hints at 2030 Summer Olympic bid

26-May-2012

By David Gold at the Sport Accord Convention in Québec City Source: http://www.insidethegames.biz/ May 26 - Buenos Aires' bid for the 2018 Summer Youth Olympic Games, if successful, cou... Read More...

Istanbul, Tokyo, Madrid make first cut for 2020 Games

25-May-2012

The News QUEBEC CITY: The chase to host the 2020 Summer Games was reduced to a three horse race between Istanbul, Madrid and Tokyo after Doha and the Azerbaijan capital Baku were dropped from... Read More...

Yousuf, Shehram in knockout stage

25-May-2012

The News Syed Khalid Mahmood KARACHI: Unseeded Mohammad Yousuf, and wild card entrant, Shehram Changezi, stormed into the pre-quarter-finals of the 4th NBP Ranking Snooker Championship 2012 by w... Read More...

Ramadan sets Muslim athletes extra test at London

23-May-2012

The News LONDON: When Malaysian cyclist Azizulhasni Awang opted to postpone his Ramadan fast until after the London Games, the decision was all about going for Olympic gold. Anything that migh... Read More...

Toba shocks champion Asif

23-May-2012

The News Syed Khalid Mahmood KARACHI: Asif Toba shocked top seed Mohammad Asif while seventh seed Vishan Gir and eighth seed Sharjeel Mahmood were laid low by Zahoor Ahmed and Farrukh Us... Read More...

Relay hiccup as flame goes out

22-May-2012

The News LONDON: The Olympic flame went out on Monday for the first time since the torch relay for the 2012 London Games began before being relit from a “mother flame” kept on s... Read More...

Yousuf stuns Vishan in NBP Ranking Snooker

22-May-2012

The News Syed Khalid Mahmood KARACHI: Veteran Mohammad Yousuf stunned seventh seed Vishan Gir and Mohammad Ishtiaq sneaked a win over holder Imran Shahzad on the opening day of the 4th NBP... Read More...

12,500 cops to police London Olympics

21-May-2012

The News LONDON: Some 12,500 officers will be deployed daily during the Olympic Games in the country's largest ever pre-planned policing operation, according to the Metropolitan force. With 67... Read More...

Spectators greet Olympic flame

20-May-2012

The News LAND'S END: The Olympic flame was greeted by thousands of cheering spectators as it began its 70-day relay journey around Britain and Ireland on Saturday ahead of the 2012 London Games. ... Read More...

4th NBP Snooker Ranking Championship

20-May-2012

4th NBP National Ranking Snooker Championship will begin on Monday, May 21 in DHA Creek Club Billiards Hall, Karachi. 41 cueists from all over the country will compete in 7-day national event that c... Read More...

London receives Olympic flame in rainy Athens

19-May-2012

The News ATHENS: The flame for the London Olympics, which start on July 27 after a 70-day torch relay around Britain, was handed over on Thursday night at a damp ceremony in the marble stadium th... Read More...

PSB to seek law ministry’s interpretation

19-May-2012

The News KARACHI: After a heated debate on the Supreme Court’s decision at the Executive Committee meeting of the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) in Islamabad on Friday, it was decided that the... Read More...

Boycotts only harm athletes: IOC

10-May-2012

The News LAUSANNE: The head of the International Olympic Committee has warned against boycotting major sports events, as pressure mounts on Euro 2012 co-hosts Ukraine over its treatment of oppos... Read More...

POA may not be affected by SC judgment

10-May-2012

The News KARACHI: Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) is not likely to be affected by the judgment of the Supreme Court under which all the office-bearers of sports bodies enjoying third te... Read More...

Pak athletes make presence felt at Asian GP

10-May-2012

The News KARACHI: Almost all the Pakistani athletes featuring in the Asian Grand Prix in Thailand ended their first leg slots with improved timings at the Suphachalasai National Stadium in Bangkok... Read More...

London 2012 to put more Olympic tickets on sale this week for those that missed out first time

08-May-2012

By Duncan Mackay May 8 - Nearly a million new tickets, including some for the men's 100 metres final and the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, will be put on sale for the London 2012 Olympics later... Read More...

Putin chooses Jacques Rogge for first meeting after inauguration as President

07-May-2012

By Duncan Mackay May 7 - Vladimir Putin chose International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge for his first official meeting in the Kremlin after being sworn in again today as Russi... Read More...

IOC regrets Argentinian ad

06-May-2012

The News PARIS: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Saturday criticised the Argentinian government for exploiting the London Olympic Games with an advertisement showing the captain of the... Read More...

Security plans receive tepid welcome

03-May-2012

The News LONDON: As Britain gears up for a big Olympic security exercise between May 2 and 9, Londoners are casting a cool eye at the multiple measures deemed necessary to protect the hundreds of... Read More...

BOA appeal ‘a waste of time and money’, says WADA chief

02-May-2012

The News PARIS: The president of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on Tuesday said the British Olympic Association (BOA) had “wasted a lot of time and money” appealing to the Co... Read More...

Chambers’ lawyer attacks ‘arrogant’ BOA

02-May-2012

The News LONDON: Dwain Chambers’ lawyer accused the British Olympic Association (BOA) of “colonial arrogance” after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Monday rule... Read More...

British Olympic drug ban is illegal, confirm CAS

01-May-2012

The British Olympic Association's controversial doping bylaw is illegal and must be scrapped, the Court of Arbitration for Sport officially announced today. Source: http://www.insidethegames.... Read More...

BOA defeated in WADA court case over lifetime bans for doping cheats

30-Apr-2012

The British Olympic Association (BOA) has confirmed it has lost its Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) case against the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) regarding lifetime bans for doping cheats.... Read More...

Isinbayeva to compete three times before London Games

28-Apr-2012

The News LONDON: Double Olympic pole vault champion Yelena Isinbayeva will compete three times before the London Olympics, starting with a meeting in Reims, France, on July 4, a source close to the... Read More...

NOC Pakistan launches its new website

27-Apr-2012

Arif Hasan all praise for Absorb Technologies Daily Staff Report LAHORE: The National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Pakistan, also known as Pakistan Olympic Association (POA), on Thursday launched... Read More...

POA enters in new era by launching its website

27-Apr-2012

Associated Press of Pakistan LAHORE, April 26 (APP) - Pakistan Olympic Association entered into a new era by launching its webiste to provide update information regarding national olympic committe... Read More...

POA launches portal: Inter-provincial Games to be held in Quetta

27-Apr-2012

DAWN | Mohammad Yaqoob LAHORE, April 26: The Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) has launched an informative website, claiming that the portal will be updated on daily basis to facilitate visitors.... Read More...

CONTINENTAL SEMINAR ON THE IOC’S OLYMPIC VALUES EDUCATION PROGRAMME (OVEP) 28 – 29 APRIL, 2012

27-Apr-2012

POA Secretariat A Continental Seminar on the IOC’s Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP) from 28 to 29 April, 2012 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is being jointly organized by International Co... Read More...

OS/OCA 2012 REGIONAL FORUM (SOUTH, EAST & SOUTH EAST ASIA) 28 – 29 APRIL, 2012

27-Apr-2012

POA Secretariat The 2012 Regional / Continental Forum for the NOCs of Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) from the South, East and South East Asian Zones will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 28th an... Read More...

India asked to clarify SA Games position

26-Apr-2012

The News KARACHI: The member countries of the South Asian region have passed a resolution to ask India to come out with a clear stance about holding of the forthcoming South Asian Games which it... Read More...

POA Executive Committee: 26 April 2012

26-Apr-2012

POA Secretariat The Executive Committee meeting of POA was held at the Avari Hotel today. The Committee after the recitation from the Holy Quran by Mr Khalid Mahmood, paid homage t... Read More...

Final London coordination exercise under way

25-Apr-2012

The News LONDON: Four thousand people were taking part Tuesday in a final government-led command and control exercise to test plans for the London 2012 Olympics, which start in less than 100 ... Read More...

Rings touch down at Birmingham airport

25-Apr-2012

The News LONDON: The latest set of giant Olympic rings to celebrate the approaching London Games will be unveiled at Birmingham Airport on Tuesday — the first British airport to be deco... Read More...

MEDIA WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN AND SPORT – MUSCAT OMAN 25 -26 APRIL, 2012

25-Apr-2012

POA Secretariat The Olympic Council of Asia and the IOC department of International Cooperation and Development jointly organized a workshop on Women, Sport and Media in Muscat, Oman on 25 –... Read More...

Rehearsal for London torch relay amid words of comfort

21-Apr-2012

The News LONDON: London 2012 organisers, who will stage a dress rehearsal for the Olympic torch relay on Friday, received comforting reassurance from a previous host city over f... Read More...

London urged to drop Rio as medal sponsor

20-Apr-2012

The News SYDNEY: Mining unions on Thursday urged the London 2012 Olympic committee to drop resources giant Rio Tinto as its medals supplier and official sponsor due to an ongoin... Read More...

All British athletes to face pre-Games dope tests

01-Mar-2012

LONDON: Every one of Britain’s 900 Olympic and Paralympic athlets will be tested for banned drugs at least once ahead of the London 2012 Games it was announced on Wednesday. Although the UK A... Read More...

Queen to open London Olympic Games: palace

01-Mar-2012

The News LONDON: Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip will open the London Olympic Games in July, the palace announced on Wednesday, continuing a tradition that dates back more than 100 y... Read More...

Sports convention planned

26-Feb-2012

KARACHI: In order to create awareness and to develop sports, the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) is going to hold a sports convention in Karachi in June-July. POA President Lt General (retd) Sye... Read More...

POA plans National Beach Games

24-Feb-2012

The News KARACHI: Keeping in view the potential the country has in beach sporting events, Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) is going to hold the first edition of the National Beach Games, po... Read More...

Pakistan to feature in 3rd Asian Beach Games

18-Feb-2012

The News KARACHI: Pakistan will feature in the 3rd Asian Beach Games in handball, kabaddi and wind-surfing, a top official of the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) told ‘The News’ on Fr... Read More...

Hassan gets third consecutive term at POA

05-Feb-2012

The News Sunday, February 05, 2012 Alam Zeb Safi KARACHI: Lt General (Retd) Syed Arif Hassan was re-elected as President of the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) for the third co... Read More...

Arif becomes POA president for third time

05-Feb-2012

Daily Times Sunday, February 05, 2012 By Muhammad Ali LAHORE: Lieutenant General (r) Syed Arif Hasan became president of the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) for a third ... Read More...

Arif retains POA presidency

05-Feb-2012

By: Azhar Khan February 05, 2012 The Nation LAHORE – Lt Gen (r) Arif Hassan retained the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) president slot after defeating Maj Gen (r) Akram Sahi and Qas... Read More...

Basketball, badminton bodies to vote in polls

04-Feb-2012

The News Alam Zeb Safi KARACHI: The courts disposed of the cases of both Pakistan Basketball Federation and Pakistan Badminton Federation, making them eligible to cast votes in the P... Read More...

Candidates pinning hopes on unpledged votes

02-Feb-2012

The News Abdul Mohi Shah ISLAMABAD: As sports stakeholders go into eagerly awaited Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) elections on Saturday (February 4) in Lahore, the candidat... Read More...

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Opportunity for Olympians to Join the IOC Athlete’s’ Department Team at Paris 2024

29-Mar-2024

IOC Olympic Solidarity Awards Olympic Scholarship to Muhammad Inam for Coaching Program

27-Mar-2024

Declaration by the IOC against the Politicization of Sport

25-Mar-2024

Master Degree Program in Olympic Studies, University of Peloponnese, Greece (2024-2025)

25-Mar-2024

Press Release - 14th South Asian Games in Pakistan - Meeting of POA and IPC

19-Mar-2024

64th International Sessions for Young Olympic Ambassadors, 08 - 21 June 2024, Athens & Olympia, Greece

27-Feb-2024

ANOC Dream Together Master Program 2024-2025 – Seoul National University

20-Feb-2024

Women's Sport Leadership Academy (WSLA) - University of Chichester (UK)

13-Feb-2024

Press Release - Meeting of POA Medical Commission

25-Jan-2024

IOC Certificate in Drugs in Sport (March – September 2024)

08-Jan-2024

IOC Diploma in Sports Nutrition (Distance Learning on a part-time basis) Feb 2024 – Nov 2025

02-Jan-2024

Rebuttal of Misleading Article Published Regarding Age Limit and Elections of Pakistan Olympic Association

02-Jan-2024

Press Release - Resignation of President POA - Lt Gen (R) Syed Arif Hasan HI(M)

01-Jan-2024

CGF & World Academy of Sport – Online Post Graduate Certificate Scholarship Enrolment 2024

20-Dec-2023

6th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games Bangkok-Chonburi, Thailand 21 - 30 November 2024

19-Dec-2023

Press Release - Olympic Scholarship for Athletes “Milano Cortina 2026

07-Dec-2023

6th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games - Rescheduled

16-Nov-2023

Competition Result (07-10-2023) of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022

07-Oct-2023

Competition Result (06-10-2023) and Schedule (07-10-2023) of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022

06-Oct-2023

Competition Result (05-10-2023) and Schedule (06-10-2023) of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022

05-Oct-2023

Competition Result (04-10-2023) and Schedule (05-10-2023) of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022

04-Oct-2023

Press Release – Rebuttal on Misleading Allegations Regarding Athletics Team

03-Oct-2023

Press Release – 19th Asian Games Hangzhou

03-Oct-2023

Competition Result (03-10-2023) and Schedule (04-10-2023) of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022

03-Oct-2023

Competition Result (02-10-2023) and Schedule (03-10-2023) of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022

02-Oct-2023

Competition Result (01-10-2023) and Schedule (02-10-2023) of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022

01-Oct-2023

Competition Schedule of Saturday, 30th September 2023 - 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022.

30-Sep-2023

Competition Result of Saturday, 30th September 2023 - 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022

30-Sep-2023

Competition Schedule of Sunday, 1st October 2023 - 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022

30-Sep-2023

Competition Result of Thursday, 28th September 2023 - 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022

28-Sep-2023

Competition Schedule of Friday, 29th September 2023 - 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022

28-Sep-2023

Competition Schedule of Wednesday, 27th September 2023 - 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022

27-Sep-2023

Lt Gen (R) Syed Arif Hasan HI(M), Vice Olympic Council of Asia / President Pakistan Olympic Association (NOC Pakistan) called on the H.E. Xi Jinping, President Peoples Republic of China with the delegation of Olympic Council of Asia led by the Raja Randhir Singh Acting President OCA.

27-Sep-2023

Competition Result of Wednesday, 27th September 2023 - 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022

27-Sep-2023

Competition Schedule of Thursday, 28th September 2023 - 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022

27-Sep-2023

Competition Result of Tuesday, 26th September 2023 - 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 shall be shared later.

26-Sep-2023

Competition Result of Monday, 25th September 2023 and Competition Schedule of Tuesday, 26th September 2023 - 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022

25-Sep-2023

Competition Result of Sunday, 24th September 2023 and Competition Schedule of Monday, 25th September 2023 - 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022.