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Punjab Swimming elects new leadership for four-year term

By Our Correspondent
September 10, 2026
A representational image showing a swimmer in a pool. — Pexels/File
A representational image showing a swimmer in a pool. — Pexels/File

LAHORE: The Punjab Swimming Association (PSA) has successfully completed its electoral process for a four-year tenure during an official general body meeting held at a local hotel in Lahore.

The elections marked a significant milestone for the sport in the province, ushering in a new leadership team committed to advancing swimming infrastructure and athlete development. The electoral process was conducted under the strict supervision of official observers, ensuring transparency and adherence to established protocols. Mubashira Raza represented the Pakistan Swimming Federation (PSF), Waqar Ali represented the Punjab Olympic Association (PbOA), and Kamal-ud-Din represented the Sports Board Punjab (SBP) during the proceedings.

The PSA’s newly elected office-bearers bring a wealth of experience and a shared vision for the sport’s growth across Punjab. The leadership team for the next four years includes: Chairman Muhammad Zoraiz Lashari, President Danial Lashari, Secretary General | Muhammad Atif Shafiq, Senior Vice President | Sheikh Azhar Aamir, Vice Presidents | Hafeez Bhatti, Nasir Ismail, Waqar Nisa, Raza Anwar, Treasurer | Kamran Jabbar, Associate Secretaries | Rafi-uz-Zaman, Muhammad Usman Khan |

Following the formal conclusion of the electoral process, the newly formed association convened its first official meeting and promptly approved Punjab’s annual swimming event calendar for the upcoming year. The calendar includes a series of provincial-level competitions, talent identification programs, and training camps designed to provide competitive opportunities for swimmers across all age groups. The approval of the sports calendar was seen as a critical first step in establishing the new leadership’s priorities and ensuring that the sport maintains momentum throughout the year.