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Express Tribune
3 days ago
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- Express Tribune
Pakistan to host South Asian Games in 2026 with 27 sports across Lahore venues
Pakistan will host the 14th South Asian Games in January 2026, following a meeting of the Inter-Provincial Coordination Committee (IPC) on June 2. The Punjab government has agreed to organise the multi-sport event, which will feature athletes competing across 27 disciplines. Lahore will host a wide range of sports including archery, badminton, basketball, boxing, fencing, football, golf, hockey, judo, kabaddi, karate, rugby, shooting, swimming, taekwondo, weightlifting, wrestling, and cricket, according to the Pakistan Sports Board. During the session, the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) presented its recommendations to the Ministry of IPC. A high-level committee, supervised by the IPC Secretary and comprising representatives from all four provinces, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Jammu & Kashmir, was formed to review these proposals. The committee is tasked with submitting a detailed report within two weeks, covering budgeting, security arrangements, and venue selection for the Games. Officials stressed the government's commitment to mobilise all necessary resources to ensure the event meets international standards. Discussions also addressed potential organisational challenges and strategies to mitigate any disruptions. Hosting the South Asian Games is expected to enhance Pakistan's global image by showcasing its ability to stage major international sporting events. The Punjab government and Islamabad administration are preparing to provide world-class facilities and hospitality to athletes and officials.
Express Tribune
3 days ago
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Pak rowing team bags 10 gold in Asian event
Members of Pakistan rowing team pose for a group photo after their outstanding performance in the Asian Indoor Rowing Championship in Pattaya. PHOTO: APP In an absolutely amazing performance that marks a new era for rowing in Pakistan, the national indoor rowing team secured a remarkable 14 medals including 10 gold at the Asian Indoor Rowing Championship held in Pattaya, Thailand. Competing against 25 countries, the underdog Pakistani squad stunned traditional powerhouses such as India, Iran, Thailand, South Korea, and Japan, proudly raising the national flag and making the national anthem echo across the international arena. Despite being a small contingent, the Pakistani rowers delivered an outstanding performance that defied expectations. The Pakistan Rowing Federation, along with other sports stakeholders, gave the athletes a grand welcome upon their return. They also appealed to the federal government, the Pakistan Sports Board, and the Punjab Sports Board to organize a ceremony in the team's honor and reward the athletes with cash prizes as a gesture of appreciation. President of the Pakistan Rowing Federation, Hamdan Nazir, and Chairman Rizwan-ul-Haq praised the players' exceptional performance, stating that Pakistan's rowing athletes are now ready to compete - and succeed - at the global level. They urged both the federal and Punjab governments to extend full support and patronage to the sport of rowing.
