National Games postponed till next year: POA

National Games postponed till next year: POA

LAHORE:  The National Games scheduled to be held in Quetta next month has been postponed till the next year on the request of the Balochistan government.

"Due to non-preparation of sports venues and severe weather conditions in November in Quetta, the 33rd National Games have been postponed and will now be held on April 21-29, 2018," said Mohammad Khalid Mahmood, Secretary, Pakistan Olympic Association (POA), here on Monday.

He said that the decision has been taken on the request of the Balochistan government in consultation with all stake-holders.