Islamic Games Must Serve as Eye Opener for Rival Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) Groups

THE OPINION:
The recent denials by the international sports organisations to govt-backed sports authorities for the participation of Pakistani athletes in the mega events like the Commonwealth Games should serve as an eye-opener to the rival groups of the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) whose ugly tug-of-war has damaged the country’s image besides demoralising the athletes and sports buff.

Arif Hasan-led POA Trying to Send Athletes to Islamic Games

After the government-backed Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) failed to send its contingent to Indonesia for the 3rd Islamic Solidarity Games due to the recognition problem, the Arif Hasan-led POA is trying to send a slim contingent for token participation in the slots, starting at Palembang in South Sumatera on Sunday.

Pakistan Confident The Athletes Will Appear On ISG

Pakistan’s 75-member contingent of athletes and officials will appear in six disciplines of the 3rd Islamic Solidarity Games to be held in Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia from September 22 - October 1.

Pakistan Unlikely to Feature in Islamic Games 2013

The infighting within Pakistan’s sports officialdom continues to hurt national athletes as it feared that the country will not be able to feature in the 3rd Islamic Solidarity Games to be held from September 22 to October 1 in Indonesia.
 
'The News’ has learnt that the government-backed Pakistan Olympic Association (POA), which is battling to topple the IOC-recognised POA, will not be able to send the national contingent to Indonesia.