Dr. Khalid Jamil Akhtar Appointed Chairperson of ADOP Independent Appeal Panel

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s renowned neuro-physician, rehabilitation and sports injuries expert, teacher and author, and Sitara-e-Imtiaz recipient, Dr. Khalid Jamil Akhtar, has been appointed as Chairperson of the Independent Appeal Panel of the Anti-Doping Organization of Pakistan (ADOP).Dr. Khalid Jamil Akhtar will hear and decide appeals filed under the Anti-Doping Rules. His appointment has been made in recognition of his professional competence, integrity, impartiality, and experience relevant to adjudicatory proceedings.

According to the appointment letter issued by ADOP Chief Executive Officer Dr. Sohail Saleem, the Governing Board of ADOP has approved the appointment of Dr. Khalid Jamil Akhtar as a Member of the Independent Appeal Panel.As Chairperson, Dr. Khalid Jamil Akhtar will participate in hearings relating to appeals arising from Anti-Doping Rule Violations, review evidence and submissions presented by the parties, take part in deliberations, and issue reasoned decisions.According to the appointment letter, the position will be honorary.ADOP has expressed hope that the appointment of Dr. Khalid Jamil Akhtar will help promote fair, transparent, and clean sport in Pakistan.