Pakistan to host S Asian Games in April next year

LAHORE: The 14th South Asian Games will be organized at Pakistan’s three major cities - Islamabad, Lahore and Peshawar from April 3 to 11, 2027.

The arrangements for sports venues, accommodation for athletes, security and sports disciplines to be competed during the South Asian Games were reviewed in detail in a meeting chaired by DG Sports Punjab Tariq Qureshi at the National Hockey Stadium.

Deputy Director Sports Board Punjab, Deputy Secretary Punjab Olympic Association attended the meeting in person while Deputy DG (Technical) of the Pakistan Sports Board and the Director of the National Coaching and Training Centre, Lahore, representatives of Fitness and Sports Directorate, Deputy Secretary of the Pakistan Olympic Association and District Sports Officer Narowal participated in the meeting online.

Addressing the meeting, DG Sports Punjab said that the 14th South Asian Games would enhance Pakistan’s prestige in the field of sports at global level. “The athletes and officials participating in the games would be provided world-class sports facilities”.

He said the possibility of holding some events at the Narowal Sports Complex would also be examined. “Best possible arrangements are being made for the successful holding of the South Asian Games”.

Qureshi added that Punjab province has been blessed with world-class sports facilities and venues for holding international sports competitions in a befitting manner. “All necessary arrangements would be ensured for the smooth conduct of the 14th South Asian Games”.