South Asian Games to be held in March 2027; Pakistan awarded hosting rights
South Asian Games to be held in March 2027; Pakistan awarded hosting rights
By Nawaz Gohar ; A major decision regarding the South Asian Games has been reached: the South Asian Federation Games (SAF Games) will be held in Pakistan in March 2027.
According to a report by a private TV channel, this decision was approved during the South Asian Olympic Council meeting held in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan. Pakistan was represented at a high level by the President of the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) Arif Saeed, Federal Secretary for Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) Mohiuddin Wani, and POA Secretary General Khalid Mahmood.
During the meeting, the Government of Pakistan provided full assurance for the successful execution of the South Asian Games. Federal Secretary Mohiuddin Wani, officially representing the government, informed the South Asian Olympic Council that Pakistan is fully prepared to host the games and will ensure all administrative, security, and logistical matters meet international standards.
The participants also agreed that athletes and officials would be provided with every possible facility to make the event successful and memorable.
According to the decision, the South Asian Games will take place from March 23 to March 31 next year, featuring athletes from across the region competing in various sports.
This event is considered vital not only for the promotion of sports but also for strengthening regional ties and harmony. For Pakistan, hosting this event is seen as both a great honor and an opportunity to further improve its sporting infrastructure.
It is worth noting that the South Asian Games, originally scheduled for January, had been postponed, leading to questions about the event’s future. However, the meeting in Tashkent has put those concerns to rest by re-awarding the hosting rights to Pakistan.
Council members praised the commitment and preparations of the Pakistan Olympic Association and the Government of Pakistan, expressing confidence that the country will once again successfully organize a major international sporting event.
The decision has been welcomed by the sporting community, as it provides young athletes more opportunities to polish their skills on an international stage.
Officials stated that further details regarding preparations, venue selection, and other administrative matters will be released in the coming days to ensure the 2027 SAF Games are a historic success.
