Islamabad (Syed Javed Hassan Shah): The Executive Committee meeting of the Islamabad Olympic Association was held at local hotel, Islamabad, under the chairmanship of Begum Ishrat Ashraf, President of the Association. The meeting brought together key office bearers including Mr. Muhammad Sarwar Rana, Senior Vice President; Mr. Rizwan ul Haq, Secretary General; Mr. Ijaz ul Haq, Treasurer; and members of the Executive Committee.

The primary agenda of the meeting was Islamabad’s preparation and participation in the upcoming National Games, scheduled to be held in Karachi in May 2025. The Executive Committee reviewed organizational matters and resolved to ensure full participation and effective representation of Islamabad athletes at the prestigious national event.

To streamline preparations and promote effective coordination, the Association announced the formation of the following committees:
• Sports Commission chaired by Mr. Muhammad Sarwar Rana, to oversee athlete preparation and coordination with affiliated sports bodies.
• Marketing and Sponsorship Committee chaired by Mr. Ejaz Rafi Butt, to explore sponsorship opportunities and develop strategic partnerships.
• Finance Committee chaired by Miss Sadaf Parveen, to manage budget planning and ensure transparent financial operations.

President Begum Ishrat Ashraf emphasized the importance of providing Islamabad’s athletes with all necessary support and expressed confidence that the capital’s contingent will perform with excellence at the National Games.

The Islamabad Olympic Association remains committed to the promotion and development of sports in the region and ensuring that local athletes are empowered to achieve their highest potential.