There are mixed feelings in the Pakistan's sports fraternity regarding Imran Khan's recent election as Prime Minister. While some feel it's a blessing in disguise for sports in the nation, others reckon his bias towards cricket will take Olympics sports nowhere. Another set of sports lovers feel that his stiff political opposition will not afford him the time and space to function freely and promote sport.

Muhammad Anwar, Pakistan's wrestling coach and official here accompanying their Asian Games contingent, feels Imran's emergence could uplift sports and sportspersons in the country. "He is the first sportsman to become Pakistan's Prime Minister, so obviously, we as sportsmen, have expectations from him. And he's not just been an average sportsman, so his global sports knowledge and experience can take Pakistan sports sky high," Anwar told mid-day at the Jakarta Convention Centre Assembly Hall here yesterday.