Pakistan to Host South Asian Games 2027 After 23-Year Gap
What Happened
The 14th South Asian Games will be held in Pakistan from April 3 to 11, 2027, with Islamabad, Lahore and Peshawar approved as host cities. The South Asia Olympic Council (SAOC) cleared the dates and venues after the event was delayed for several years following the COVID-19 pandemic. The Games are expected to feature 28 sports, 346 medal events and over 3,200 athletes.
Key Takeaways
Pakistan will host the South Asian Games for the first time since 2004, marking its third time as host overall. While India participated in the SAOC meeting and endorsed the dates, India's participation in the Games has not yet been officially confirmed, keeping a key sporting question open ahead of the event.