Pakistani athletes participate within the closing ceremony of the thirteenth South Asian Video games (SAG) in Kathmandu on December 10, 2019. Picture: AFP
ISLAMABAD:
Pakistan will host the 14th South Asian Video games from April 3-11 subsequent yr, with Islamabad, Lahore and Peshawar chosen as host cities.
The choice was taken on the Govt Committee assembly of the South Asian Olympic Council (SAOC) on the Marriot Lodge in Islamabad.
Pakistan Olympic Affiliation’s (POA) President Arif Saeed chaired the assembly. The assembly was attended by the representatives from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and the Maldives whereas India’s group attended the assembly through video hyperlink.
The POA Secretary Normal Khalid Mahmood and officers from the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination additionally attended the assembly.
The Video games will characteristic competitions in 28 males’s and 25 ladies’s sports activities, with 346 gold medals at stake. Greater than 4,200 athletes and officers from taking part international locations are anticipated to attend the regional multi-sport occasion.
The committee was briefed on preparations, together with competitors venues, logistical preparations and plans for staging occasions throughout the three host cities.
Islamabad would be the essential centre of the Video games, whereas Lahore and Peshawar will even host competitions. The preparations would now be accelerated following approval of the schedule and different administrative preparations.
Arif Saeed stated Pakistan was absolutely ready to host the occasion and that the federal government was offering help to make sure it was staged efficiently.
“All potential measures shall be taken to make the South Asian Video games a spectacular and memorable occasion,” Saeed stated.
He added that the prime minister had already permitted funds for the Video games, permitting preparations to maneuver forward.
Pakistan has beforehand hosted the South Asian Video games in 1989 and 2004, making subsequent yr’s occasion its third time as host.
Sports activities Desk added: In the meantime it has been learnt the Islamabad venues shall be inspected by the international delegates on Monday. They have been additionally proven movies of the venues of Lahore which will even host the closing ceremony. The opening ceremony shall be held in Islamabad.