IOC gives Pakistan another chance
IOC has given Pakistan another chance to resolve differences between its government and the POA.
The International Olympic Committee has given Pakistan another chance to resolve differences between its government and the country s national Olympic association.
Despite being invited by the IOC, no representative from Pakistan s government attended Friday s meeting, with only Pakistan Olympic Association President Syed Arif Hasan and IOC member Syed Shahid Ali meeting with IOC officials.
The IOC says it still recognizes Hasan as the POA s president and asked the former general "to establish fruitful dialogue with the government of Pakistan and find good solutions for the future which are fully compatible with the principles and rules which govern the Olympic Movement..."
At least 20 sports federations formed their own interim committee within the POA and, with the support of the government, called Tuesday for fresh elections within a month.
