PROVINCE REPORT
ISLAMABAD: FIBA Regional Office-Asia has reaffirmed its full commitment to the promotion and development of basketball in Pakistan following a high-level visit by its delegation to Lahore and Islamabad, where important meetings were held with senior government and sports officials.
The delegation, led by Hagop Khajirian, met with Federal Secretary for Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) and Director General Pakistan Sports Board Mohyuddin Wani, officials of the Pakistan Olympic Association, and representatives of the Pakistan Basketball Federation including President Brig (R) Muhammad Iftikhar Mansoor, Secretary General Khalid Bashir, Senior Vice President Imtiaz Rafi Butt, and Associate Secretary General Ouj E Zahoor.
During the meetings, both sides discussed comprehensive measures aimed at strengthening basketball infrastructure and organizational structures in Pakistan, while also exploring ways to bring the country back onto the international basketball stage.
Speaking on the occasion, Hagop Khajirian stated that empowering national federations remains one of FIBA’s major strategic priorities and noted that Pakistan holds significant importance as a federation within the Asian basketball community. He assured complete cooperation from FIBA for the long-term growth and promotion of basketball in the country.
Khajirian described the discussions with Pakistan’s sports stakeholders as highly productive and encouraging, saying several important proposals were reviewed to raise the standard of basketball nationwide. He appreciated the positive response from all stakeholders and expressed confidence that the recent engagements would serve as the foundation for a new era of basketball development in Pakistan.
FIBA Regional Office-Asia also reiterated its continued support for expanding basketball activities across Pakistan in collaboration with national sports authorities and the Pakistan Basketball Federation.
