2023 National Games of Pakistan explained

34th National Games of Pakistan
Host City:Quetta
Teams:14
Athletes:6,000+ (expected)
Events:32 (competitive)
4 (exhibition)
Opened By:Abdul Quddus Bizenjo
Stadium:Bugti Stadium
Website:https://nationalgames2023.pk/
Previous:2019
Edition:34th
Organizer:Balochistan Sports Department, Pakistan Olympic Association

The 2023 National Games of Pakistan was the 34th edition of the National Games of Pakistan. The event was held in Quetta, with some disciplines taking place in Islamabad, Jhelum, Karachi, and Lahore. Quetta hosted the Games for the first time since 2004, when the city hosted the 29th edition.[1] [2] The Balochistan Sports Department hosted the event in collaboration with the Pakistan Olympic Association.[3]

The Games was officially opened on 22 May 2023 by Abdul Quddus Bizenjo, the Chief Minister of Balochistan.[4] [5] The President of Pakistan, Arif Alvi, was the chief guest of the closing ceremony on 30 May 2023.[6]

Schedule

Quetta was originally scheduled to hold the event in 2012, but could not do so due to various reasons. As a result, Peshawar was selected to host the 33rd edition of the Games in 2019.[7] In January 2023, the Pakistan Olympic Association announced that the event was scheduled to be held in Quetta from 15 to 23 May 2023.[8] But it was postponed for a week due to the 2023 Punjab provincial election.[9] [10]

Participating teams

Like in the 2019 edition,[11] 14 teams participated in the event. Seven of them represent the administrative units, while the other seven belong to various departments of Pakistan.

Venues

On 14 April 2023, the Pakistan Olympic Association announced the event schedule and venues through its website.[12] [13]

Quetta

Other cities

Sports

More than 6,000 athletes are expected to compete in 32 sports encompassing 57 events:

Exhibition sports

Four sports were announced as exhibition sports:

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2023-05-12 . 34th National Games begin in Quetta today . 2023-05-13 . . en.
  2. Web site: Pakistan Sports Board, Islamabad . 2023-05-13 . Pakistan Sports Board.
  3. Web site: 2023-05-02 . Quetta all set to host 34th National Games . 2023-05-13 . . en-US.
  4. Web site: Safi . Alam Zeb . 2023-05-09 . Balochistan govt's preparations for National Games in full swing . 2023-05-13 . . en.
  5. Web site: Rehman . Atique ur . 2023-05-10 . National Games will be held as per schedule - POA . 2023-05-13 . . en-US.
  6. Web site: 2023-05-30 . President Arif Alvi congratulates Balochistan government on successful National Games . 2023-09-23 . . en-US.
  7. Web site: 2023-02-23 . Disciplines for 34th National Games announced . 2023-05-19 . . en.
  8. Web site: 2023-01-23 . 34th national games to be held in Quetta: POA . 2023-05-13 . . en-US.
  9. Web site: Safi . Alam Zeb . 2023-04-16 . Stage set for National Games Sports thenews.com.pk . 2023-05-13 . . en.
  10. Web site: Shah . Abdul Mohi . 2023-04-07 . National Games could be delayed . 2023-05-13 . . en-US.
  11. Web site: National Games 2019 . 2023-05-13 . nationalgames2019.pk.
  12. Web site: 2023-04-14 . 34TH NATIONAL GAMES 2023 QUETTA COMPETITION SCHEDULE . 2023-05-14 . Pakistan Olympic Association.
  13. Web site: 34th National Games 2023 Quetta Pakistan . 2023-09-23 . nationalgames2023.pk.
  14. Web site: 2023-05-13 . Football events kick off today . 2023-05-13 . . en.
  15. Web site: 2023-04-09 . National Games in Quetta to be held under tight security . 2023-05-13 . . en-US.
  16. Web site: Safi . Alam Zeb . 2023-05-04 . Stakeholders give final touches to upcoming National Games in Quetta . 2023-05-13 . . en.
  17. Web site: 2023-04-08 . 'Quetta to host National Games from May 5' . 2023-05-13 . . en.

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