Syed Wajid Ali
Syed Wajid Ali | |
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Syed Wajid Ali at a family dinner | |
| Born | 20 December 1911 |
| Died | 14 June 2008 (aged 96) |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation | Industrialist |
| Known for | International Olympic Committee, Pakistan Movement |
| Children | Syed Shahid Ali |
| Relatives | Syed Amjad Ali (brother) Syed Babar Ali (brother) |
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 for 26 years.
He became the President of Pakistan Olympic Association in 1978 and stayed on the post for 26 years until he retired in 2004 to become the longest serving president in the history of the association. He is also known for promoting arts and culture as well as Red Crescent (Red Cross) in Pakistan.
In addition, he served as Chairman, All Pakistan Music Conference in the 1960s.