By: FT
ISLAMABAD –Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting of the Steering Committee reviewing preparations for the South Asian (SAF) Games 2027.
In coordination with the South Asian Olympic Committee, the dates for the Games have been finalized from April 4 to 11, 2027. The meeting also approved the appointment of a National Coordinator and the composition of the Steering, Organizing and Provincial Committees.
A total of 28 sports will be contested, with more than 6,000 athletes and officials expected to participate. Events will be held in Islamabad, Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Senator Ishaq Dar directed all concerned authorities to maintain close coordination, ensure timely completion of venues and uphold the highest standards for the successful hosting of the Games. He further directed the Steering Committee to meet every month to monitor progress.
The meeting was attended by the Advisor to the PM on IPC, SAPM Tariq Bajwa, Secretary IPC, representatives of provincial governments and senior federal and provincial officials.
