An international sports organization has written an open letter to the government and people of Pakistan on corruption in the Pakistan Bodybuilding Federation (PBBF).
The letter, written by the president of international sports organization Datuk Paul Chua, draws attention to the major issue of corruption within the Pakistan Bodybuilding Federation.
Datuk Paul Chua wrote, “The performance of the ‘PBBF’ under the leadership of Sheikh Farooq Iqbal has declined; he was sacked due to corruption. He misused the government grant for personal gain. Sohail Anwar took over as the General Secretary of PBBF after Sheikh Farooq Iqbal. He worked tirelessly to revive the federation and produced medal-winning players, but it is sad to say that Sheikh Farooq Iqbal is getting government grants, and the government is not cooperating with Sohail Anwar.”
He wrote, “According to my knowledge, Sheikh Farooq Iqbal used his political connections to block the grant received by Sohail Anwar. I request the Pakistani government to investigate the corruption of Sheikh Farooq Iqbal and Sohail. Support Anwar; he has selflessly promoted bodybuilding in Pakistan.”
“The support of the government of Pakistan is very important for the talented players to participate in the upcoming international championships including the Asian International Championship in August and November. A Pakistani player Shahnawaz Khan has won the prestigious title of Mr. South Asia under the leadership of Sohail Anwar,” the President wrote in the letter.
The is the first time in the history of Pakistan that an international sports organization has written an open letter to the government of Pakistan, the people and the media.
