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SAF Games to Be Held in Pakistan from April 4 to 11, 2027: Foreign Ministry

From The Express Tribune · () English

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News Official statement New plan
  • Pakistan will host the SAF Games from April 4 to 11, 2027, after officials finalized the dates with the South Asian Olympic Committee.
  • The competition will feature 28 sports and is expected to bring more than 6,000 athletes and officials.
  • Events will take place in Islamabad, Punjab and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, with committees appointed to oversee preparations.

Pakistan will host the SAF Games from April 4 to 11, 2027, with competitions planned across Islamabad, Punjab and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting of the steering committee overseeing preparations. The Foreign Ministry said officials finalized the dates in coordination with the South Asian Olympic Committee.

A total of 28 sports will be contested, with over 6,000 athletes and officials expected to participate.

· Pakistan Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe ministry described the scale of the planned Games in a post on X.

The meeting approved the appointment of a national coordinator and the composition of the steering, organizing and provincial committees. The Games will include 28 sports, with more than 6,000 athletes and officials expected to participate.

Dar instructed the relevant authorities to maintain close coordination, complete venues on time and uphold high standards for the event. He also ordered the steering committee to meet every month to monitor progress.

Maintain close coordination, ensure timely completion of venues and uphold the highest standards.

· Ishaq DarHe issued instructions for the preparations and hosting of the Games.
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