Hongkong(Cliff News)The Sports Medicine Association of Pakistan (SMAP) is pleased to announce that President SMAP, Dr Danish Zaheer has been elected to the Position of President of the Asian Federation of Sports Medicine (AFSM) for the term 2016 – 2018. The elections were held in a recent meeting of the Council of delegates and Executive Committee of AFSM in Hong Kong on December 17, 2016, whereby the newly elected executive committee took oath as new office bearees.It is after a period of 16 years that a Pakistani has achieved this coveted position, as it was Prof. Dr. Nishat Mallick (Shaheed) who last took oath as President, AFSM in the year 2000.Along side, Dr. Ucksy Mallick, Joint Secretary, SMAP has been elected as Member, Executive Committee of AFSM, and Dr. Pervez Rizvi and Dr. Emad Mallick have been appointed as Chairman, Anti-Doping Commission and Member, Liaison Commission of AFSM, respectively for a period of four (4) years from 2016-2020.It is indeed very gratifying and a great honor for the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and Sports Medicine Association of Pakistan (SMAP) to have these members at these pinnacle positions.Dr. Danish Zaheer election to this position is a true reflection of his very resilient and strong professional career in sports medicine that commenced in 1990 when he joined the Sports Medicine Association of Pakistan (SMAP) as Joint Secretary which was established under the dynamic leadership of (Late) Prof. Dr. Nishat Mallick Shaheed, the founding President of SMAP. In the same year Dr Danish Zaheer became the founding member of the Asian Federation of Sports Medicine (AFSM) which is the soul supreme representative body of the Sports Medicine in Asia.Currently he is the President of the Sports Medicine Association of Pakistan (SMAP) since 2002, the Deputy Chairman of the Sports Medicine and Anti-Doping Committee of the Islamic Solidarity Sports Federation (ISSF) Games, the Member of the Medical Committee of the South East Asian (SEA) Games and Chairman of the Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) Committee. Member of the South East Asian Regional Anti-Doping Organization (SEARADO)-TUE Committee. For his undisputed knowledge in Anti-Doping, he is regarded as an expert in the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Rules for his immense understanding and applied experience in the subject.Dr. Ucksy Mallick is an Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialist and serves as a WADA Accredited Doping Control Officer. He has represented Pakistan at both domestic and International forums at numerous National/International Games, Pre-games workshop, seminars and Congresses.Dr. Pervez Rizvi is currently serving as the Secretary General of SMAP, and is a known for his expertise in Sports Nutrition and Doping Control.Dr. Emad Mallick is a well achieved Orthopedic Surgeon with expertise in Sports Traumatology and Arthroscopy. He is currently serving as Member, Executive Committee and is the Chairman of Liaison Committee of SMAP.Dr. Danish Zaheer has been playing a very vibrant role in the field of Sports Medicine and Sports Science in the International fraternity representing Pakistan at numerous forums. His work and professional stature at the International stage and four continents has brought recognition and good name for Pakistan.The Sports Medicine Association of Pakistan (SMAP) extends is heartiest congratulations to its Members and for this great achievement and wish they will continue to carry this banner to larger heights and make Pakistan and us proud.
