4000 athletes from across Pakistan including 435 players and officials of Sindh are taking part in National Games
Karachi, Sindh
The 34th National Games will be held in Quetta, Balochistan from May 22 to 30, 2023 with participation of some 4000 athletes from across Pakistan including provincial departmental and service teams. The number of players and officials taking part in the National Games is 435.
For the National Games, the Olympic Torch will be kindled in Karachi at 11a.m. on Saturday May 6 (Today) in the presence of government officials of Sindh, representatives of Balochistan government, Olympians, athletes, and Executive Committee Members of Sindh Olympic Association at the mausoleum of Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
According to Sindh Olympic Association, the torch will be taken by Olympians and International Athletes and handed over to the representatives of Balochistan government and Balochistan Olympic Association.
Lt. Gen. (R) Syed Arif Hassan, President of Pakistan Olympic Association, and Sardar Muhammad Bux Khan Mahar, MNA, the President of Sindh Olympic Association will also be present.
The event is being organized jointly by the Sports and Youth Affairs Departments of Sindh and Balochistan.
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