ISLAMABAD, JUL 23 /DNA/ – The 34th meeting of the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) was held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister’s Adviser on Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC), Rana Sanaullah Khan. The session brought together top officials, including IPC Secretary Mohyuddin Wani, Director General PSB Mohammad Yasir Pirzada, and Major General Irfan Arshad.
Notable members such as Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed (Chairman HEC), Zargham Ishaq Khan, Aisam-ul-Haq, and Andaleeb Sandhu participated in the meeting. Two new members – Major General Irfan Arshad and Andaleeb Sandhu – were formally welcomed by the board.
Rana Sanaullah emphasized the board’s responsibility in supporting smart and efficient sports federations and promoting new talent in the country. He also assured full support from the Ministry and PSB to all federations.
Key Highlights of the PSB Meeting:
- Hockey Federation Funding Concerns:
The board expressed disappointment over the federation’s lack of transparency and accountability.
- FIH Pro League Participation:
PSB to write an official letter outlining the objectives and benefits of participating in the international hockey league.
- Mountaineering as a Sport:
A sub-committee was established to consider the formal inclusion of mountaineering.
- Federation Registrations:
- Registration of Chak Ball, Paragliding & Hand Gliding, and Canoeing Federations canceled due to missing documentation.
- Conditional registration granted to Basketball, Archery, and Long Range Shooting Federations based on SECP incorporation.
- Archery Federation must get its election results verified by PSB.
- Futsal Oversight:
Football Federation will now oversee Futsal due to their close relation.
- Blind Sports Federation:
The case has been sent to the Panel of Adjudicators for resolution.
- New Sports Funding Regulations Approved
- Age limit of 70 years set for federation officials.
- Presidents of federations will be invited to PSB board meetings.
- Establishment of Contributory Pension Fund approved to reduce financial burden.
- Full implementation of federal pension policies instructed.
- Junior Teams Age Fraud Policy:
PSB praised the DG’s initiative to formulate policies to prevent age fraud in junior sports teams.
This comprehensive meeting of the Pakistan Sports Board is expected to bring reforms and accountability to the country’s sports structure and federations.
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