Sports Administration
Pawar has interests in kabbadi, kho kho, wrestling and football. He has served as the head of various sports organizations, including
- Mumbai Cricket Association
- Maharashtra Wrestling Association
- Maharashtra Kabbadi Association
- Maharashtra Kho Kho Association
- Maharastra Olympics Association
- Board of Control for Cricket in India President 2005–2008
- International Cricket Council Vice President
- International Cricket Council President
Pawar was president of Pune International Marathon Trust, which has hosted Pune International Marathon for last 22 years.
The Annual Cycling race from Mumbai to Pune, is also held c/o him. Its usually on the Sunday closest to his birthday on 12 December
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