Syed Wajid Ali
Pakistani industrialist (1911-2008) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other people named Wajid Ali, see Wajid Ali (disambiguation).
Syed Wajid Ali (Urdu: سید واجد علی) (20 December 1911 – 14 June 2008) was a leading industrialist of Pakistan who is also known for his services to the Olympic Movement. He became the President of Pakistan Olympic Association in 1978 and stayed on the post for 26 years[1][2] until he retired in 2004 to become the longest serving president in the history of the association.[3] He is also known for promoting arts and culture as well as Red Crescent (Red Cross) in Pakistan.[3]
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Syed Wajid Ali | |
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Born | (1911-12-20)20 December 1911 |
Died | 14 June 2008(2008-06-14) (aged 96) |
Nationality | Pakistani |
Occupation | Industrialist |
Known for | International Olympic Committee |
Relatives | Syed Amjad Ali (brother) Syed Babar Ali (brother) |
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