Syed Wajid Ali
Biographical information
| Roles | Administrator |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Syed•Wajid Ali Shah |
| Used name | Syed•Wajid Ali |
| Born | 20 December 1911 in Lahore, Punjab (PAK) |
| Died | 14 June 2008 in Lahore, Punjab (PAK) |
| NOC |  Pakistan |
Biography
Syed Wajid Ali studied at Lahore and Simla before joining the Army and then joined the family textile business. He later became chairman of the company. Wajid Ali was President of the Pakistani Olympic Committee from 1978-2004 and also served as President of the Pakistan Amateur Athletic Federation. Wajid Ali was co-opted onto the IOC in May 1959 and resigned in July 1996 at age 85, being succeeded by his son Syed Shahid Ali.
Organization roles
| Role | Organization | Tenure | NOC | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | Pakistan Olympic Association | —2004 | PAK |
Syed Wajid Ali | |
| Member | International Olympic Committee | 1959—1996 | PAK |
Syed Wajid Ali | |
| Executive Board Member | International Olympic Committee | 1966—1970 | PAK |
Syed Wajid Ali | |
| Honorary | International Olympic Committee | 1996—2008 | PAK |
Syed Wajid Ali |
Olympic family relations
- Father of Syed Shahid Ali
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympic Order Recipients (1997 (Silver))