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Pakistan’s Sports Regulatory Body Has Announced Non-Affiliated Federations
The official website of the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB), a subsidiary under the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination, has recently unveiled a list detailing 53 federations and associations operating in the country that are not registered or affiliated with the board. The PSB’s announcement specifies these organizations as non-affiliated entities without any legal connection to the official sports structure.
The website clearly states that all federations on this list do not have any formal legal right to represent Pakistan domestically or internationally under the name “Pakistan.” These associations cannot send national teams to international events, use the country’s name, or display the national flag. Furthermore, these organizations will not receive any financial assistance, grants, or technical support from the government.
A comprehensive breakdown of the non-affiliated federations includes:
– Pakistan Canoe & Kayak Federation
– Pakistan Chaukball Federation
– Pakistan Soccer Futsal Federation
– Pakistan Hang Gliding & Paragliding Association (2 groups)
– Kickboxing Federation (3 groups)
– Pakistan Bocce & Volleyball Federation
– Pakistan Hang Gliding & Paragliding (other group)
– City Express International
Other federations like:
– Mixed Martial Arts (3 groups)
– Pakistan Target Ball Federation
– Pakistan Racing Pigeon Federation (2 groups)
– Australian Football League Pakistan
– Pakistan Dodgeball Federation
– Pakistan Pencak Silat Federation
– Horse & Digi Toca Federation
– Pakistan Lacrosse Federation
– Modern Pentathlon Federation
– Pakistan Students Olympic Association
– Air Sports Foundation
– Pakistan Paddle Federation (3 groups)
– Pak Horse & Mounted Archery
– Pakistan Gymnastics Federation
– Pakistan Woven Federation
– E-Sports Federation (2 groups)
– Triathlon Federation
– Islamic Republic of Pakistan Grappling Federation
– Paintball Federation
– Pakistan School Federation
– Motorsports Federation
– Pakistan Camel Racing Federation
– Pak Powerlifting Federation
– Pakistan TOL Association
– Ball & Deck Hockey Federation
– Traditional Sports & Games
– Shooting Ball Federation
– Jump Rope & Rope Skipping
– Masters Weightlifting Association
– Mini Football Federation
– Pickleball Federation
– Tug of War
– Pakistan Sports Global Taekwondo Federation
– Pakistan Council for Traditional Sports & Games
– Pakistan Yogasana Sports Federation
– Pakistan Association of the Deaf
– Pakistan Amateur Muay Thai Federation
– Speed Stars Track & Field
– Pakistan Throwball Federation
– Pakistan Students Olympic (Note: The correct term would be “Pakistan Students Olympic Association”)
– Pakistan Woven Federation (other group)
The PSB has issued a stern warning to athletes, parents, and stakeholders. They are advised to verify the legal status of any such organization through the provided list before engaging in any transactions or participating in sports events. These non-affiliated federations lack official authority to represent Pakistan.
For instance, the Kickboxing Federation includes three separate groups:
– 3 Groups of Mixed Martial Arts
The PSB has made it clear that without verification from this comprehensive list on their website, all such affiliations are unauthorized and cannot claim any official status as representatives for the nation.