Leadership / Office Bearers

As of recent updates

• Chairman: Yahya Butt (until his passing in 2022) — he was a prominent bodybuilder and also served as chairman of PBA. Wikipedia+1

• In November 2021 elections:

  • President: Naeem Akhtar The News International

  • Secretary: Nabil Ahmed The News International

  • Treasurer: Mohammad Farhan The News International

• A recent disciplinary action (July 2025): The General Council of PBA suspended Secretary Nabil Ahmed and two Vice Presidents (Shafiq Awan & Imran Akbar) for violating the association’s constitution.

Major Recent Initiatives / Activities

• PBA approved schedule for Mr Punjab and Junior Mr Punjab 2025 competitions during the July 2025 meeting. The Nation

• PBA contact listing:

  • Secretary General: Dr Nabeel Ahmad

  • Mobile: 0314-4001515

  • Email: champfit@yahoo.com punjabolympicassociation.com

• Example of activity: In October 2025, the “Mr Punjab” bodybuilding title was won by Hafiz Khalid Malik (Body Zone Club, Lahore). Dawn

Strengths & Positive Features

• Good structure: PBA seems to have an established governance structure (Chairman, President, Secretary, Treasurer) and conducts elections.

• Active competition calendar: The organisation of “Mr Punjab” and “Junior Mr Punjab” shows a functioning pathway for athletes in bodybuilding.

• Affiliation & recognition: The presence of PBA on the Punjab Olympic Association website indicates official recognition. punjabolympicassociation.com

Challenges & Areas That Need Attention

• Infrastructure: Even though events are held, details about training centres, widespread club networks, and access across all districts are less clearly documented.

• Governance & discipline: The suspension of high-office bearers in 2025 suggests internal governance issues (constitution violation) which need strengthening.

• Visibility & sponsorship: As in many less-commercial sports, bodybuilding likely faces challenges in securing wide sponsorship and media coverage.

• Athlete health & doping: Bodybuilding globally faces issues relating to supplements/steroids. There are past reports of bodybuilding events being cancelled in Pakistan because of deaths linked to steroid use (though this is more national than PBA-specific) which shows a risk area. The New Indian Express

Context & Role within Punjab’s Sports Ecosystem

• The PBA feeds into the national bodybuilding ecosystem via the Pakistan Bodybuilding Federation (PBBF). National championships & international representation involve athletes from provincial bodies like PBA. Geo Super+1

• District and city-level competitions (e.g., Mr Rawalpindi 2025) are part of the pipeline for athletes to move through provincial to national levels.