Lahore, September 23, 2023 (PPI-OT):Recently the Pakistan Olympic Association published a list of athletes and accompanying officials who have been nominated to participate in the 19th Asian Games 2023 at Hangzhou, China. The list included the names and athletics events of the nominated athletes; accreditation has been completed for this team to participate in the Asian Games 2023.

In this regard, it is apprised that AFP had proposed the names of athletes, coaches and officials, based on merit, for participation in the 19th Asian Games 2023 China. Subsequently meetings were also held with the concerned Govt authorities in addition to written correspondence on this matter. AFP strongly recommended that personal coaches of the athletes must accompany them for better discipline, conduct and performance during the competition.

It is highlighted that no official (team leader / manager) and coaches recommended by the Athletics Federation of Pakistan have been included in the Athletics contingent proceeding for participation in the Asian Games. Absence of personal coaches of the athletes may cause difficulties and bad performance.

In view of above, any infringement of rules, indiscipline, doping violations by this team during the 19th Asian Games will be the sole responsibility of POA. AFP stands exonerated from any infringement of rules, indiscipline, doping violations by the athletes or any other harms brought to the cause of Athletics in Pakistan.

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Athletics Federation of Pakistan (AFP)

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