Reports on Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain bodybuilding leadership emerged on 21 September 2025 when ‘The Nation‘ stated that the Pakistan Muslim League (Q) chief had been elected Chairman of the Pakistan Bodybuilding Federation (PBBF) in a meeting held at his residence in Lahore. According to The Nation, federation officials, including Secretary Sohail Anwar, announced that Shujaat congratulated the team for winning five gold medals in an international bodybuilding championship and pledged to support upcoming events.
Following the report, 24NewsHD quoted the Pakistan Bodybuilding Federation saying that no formal Chairman position exists in its structure and clarified that Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has not accepted any official post. ProPakistani also highlighted the federation’s statement denying a structural position of chairman while acknowledging discussions with Shujaat regarding financial and administrative support.
Although the federation declined to acknowledge this, the Wikipedia page of Pakistan Bodybuilding Federation mentioned Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain as Chairman and Sohail Anwar as Secretary, citing media coverage. This move raised controversy in social media, as people cast doubt over the authenticity of the appointment and the future of Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain bodybuilding participation.
The PBBF, which is attached to international bodybuilding and fitness organizations, administers national championships, selection of athletes, and finances bodybuilding in Pakistan. If Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain bodybuilding leadership be verified, it may have effects on sponsorship, athlete support, and future global event strategy of the federation.
As of now, conflicting statements remain between media outlets and federation officials. Some news outlets maintains its report of the appointment, while others continue to quote the federation denying the role. The situation keeps Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain bodybuilding news trending in Pakistan.
