Syed Arif Hasan (born 11 Nov 1950) is a Pakistani former sports administrator and retired three-star rank general who served as the president of the Pakistan Olympic Association for over 20 years, a time period when the country did not win any medals.

While still serving in army Arif Hasan was appointed chairman of organizing committee of 9th SAF Games Islamabad.

Gen Arif Hassan refused to accept this decision taking a plea that it violates the Olympic Charter.

[13][14] Finally in July 2014 Pakistan Sports board and Government recognized Arif Hasan as president of POA.

[15] Gen Arif Hasan was elected unopposed as the Vice President of the Olympic Council of Asia in 2007.