South Asian Games in Pakistan to Proceed as Scheduled, Says NOC President
Summary
The 14th South Asian Games will be held in Pakistan from April 3 to April 11, with the Nepal Olympic Committee saying there is no reason to doubt the schedule. The event will take place across Islamabad, Lahore and Peshawar with 28 sports and participants from seven South Asian countries.
Key Points
- The Nepal Olympic Committee says the 14th South Asian Games in Pakistan will proceed as scheduled from April 3 to April 11.
- NOC Chairman Jeevanram Shrestha said Pakistan is ready, security is being prioritized, and India is expected to participate as well.
- The games will be staged in Islamabad, Lahore and Peshawar with 28 sports, 346 gold and silver medals, and 515 bronze medals.
- Nepal has prepared a preliminary squad of 532 players and 153 officials for the competition.
