Pakistan Swimming Federation

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Pakistan Swimming Federation
پاکستان سوئمنگ فیڈریشن
Pakistan Swimming Federation Logo.png
Sport Swimming
JurisdictionNational
Membership17
AbbreviationPSF
Founded1948 (1948)
Affiliation FINA
Affiliation date1948
Regional affiliation Asian Amateur Swimming Federation
Affiliation date1978
Headquarters Lahore
Location246 E, Lane 8, Askari X, Lahore Cantt, Pakistan
PresidentZoraiz Lashari
ChairmanMajid Waseem
SecretaryLt-Col Ahmed Ali Khan
Official website
pakswimfed.org.pk
Flag of Pakistan.svg

The Pakistan Swimming Federation is the governing body of swimming in Pakistan. The Federation was formed in 1948 with its headquarters in Lahore. [1] It has been a member of International Swimming Federation (FINA) since 1948, and was one of the founding members of the Asian Amateur Swimming Federation in 1978. [2]

Contents

Zoraiz Lashari currently serves as the President, with Majid Waseem as the Chairman. They were elected in December 2020 on a four-year term. [3]

Affiliations

The federation is affiliated with:

Affiliated bodies

The following bodies are affiliated with the federation: [8]

  1. Punjab Swimming Association
  2. Sindh Swimming Association
  3. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Swimming Association
  4. Balochistan Swimming Association
  5. Islamabad (Federal Area) Swimming Association
  6. FATA Swimming Association
  7. Gilgit Baltistan Swimming Association
  8. Pakistan Army
  9. Pakistan Navy
  10. Pakistan Air Force
  11. WAPDA Sports Boards
  12. Higher Education Commission
  13. Pakistan Railway
  14. Pakistan Women Swimming Association
  15. Pakistan Aquatics Coaches Association
  16. Athletes Commission
  17. Individual members

National Championship

The first National Swimming Championship was held in Lahore in 1951. Since then, National Championships are held annually. The swimming competitions are also a regular part of the National Games. [9]

See also

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References

  1. ↑ "Welcome to Pakistan Swimming Federation".
  2. ↑ "History". Asia Swimming Federation. 2021-03-20. Retrieved 2022-02-02.
  3. ↑ "Office-bearers of Pakistan Swimming Federation elected". The Nation. 2020-12-15. Retrieved 2022-02-02.
  4. ↑ "fina.org | Official FINA Website". FINA - Fédération Internationale De Natation. Retrieved 2022-02-02.
  5. ↑ "National Federations". Asia Swimming Federation. 2021-03-30. Retrieved 2022-02-02.
  6. ↑ "Pakistan Sports Board, Islamabad". www.sports.gov.pk. Retrieved 2022-02-02.
  7. ↑ "Welcome to Pakistan Olympic Association". nocpakistan.org. Retrieved 2022-02-02.
  8. ↑ "Welcome to Pakistan Swimming Federation". www.pakswimfed.org.pk. Retrieved 2022-02-02.
  9. ↑ "Welcome to Pakistan Olympic Association".
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