Jahangir Riaz elected PBF President.

LAHORE -- Jahangir Riaz has been elected as new President of Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF) for the term from 2021 to 2025 after its elections were held on Sunday under the supervision of Election Commission of PBF in a fair and transparent manner.

The other elected office-bearers are Anwaar Ahmad as Senior Vice President, Sharjil Zia Butt as General Secretary and Ch M Tariq as Treasurer. Speaking on the occasion, Jahangir said: 'I am a sportsman and already supporting boxers including Amir Khan. I have aim of taking Pakistan boxing to new heights and for this. Being a part of corporate sector, it is my responsibility to support the sports. With my efforts, the boxing academies have already been established in Pakistan under the supervision of boxer Amir Khan and I have plan to establish more such academies in major city of the country to help in finding fresh talent, who, if facilitated and...

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