Schedule Announced for South Asian Games in Pakistan

Pakistan will host the 14th South Asian Games from April 3 to 11 next year after the South Asia Olympic Council's executive committee approved the official schedule and hosting rights.

Key points

• The session of the South Asia Olympic Council's executive committee was held in Islamabad under the chairmanship of Pakistan Olympic Association President Arif Saeed.
• While the Indian delegation joined via video link, delegations from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and the Maldives attended the session.
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• The Pakistan Olympic Association president remarked Pakistan is fully prepared to host the event and has the full backing of the federal administration.
• More than 4, 200 athletes and authorities will take part in the games.

For context, the session of the South Asia Olympic Council's executive committee was held in Islamabad under the chairmanship of Pakistan Olympic Association President Arif Saeed.

While the Indian delegation joined via video link, delegations from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and the Maldives attended the session. Pakistani Star All-Rounder Ruled Out of National Champions Cup 2026.

During the session, final approval was given to the schedule for the mega event. According to the plan, South Asian Games competitions will be held in Islamabad, Lahore and Peshawar.

Notably, the Pakistan Olympic Association president remarked Pakistan is fully prepared to host the event and has the full backing of the federal administration.

More than 4, 200 athletes and authorities will take part in the games. Medals will be awarded in 28 men's and 25 women's sports, with a total of 346 gold medals on offer. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has already approved funds for the games. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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Taken together, the developments around schedule Announced for South Asian Games in Pakistan point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.