Lahore, Pakistan: The South Asian Games, originally scheduled to be held in Pakistan in 2023, have been postponed multiple times and are now proposed to take place in November 2025.
The 14th edition of the South Asian Games was initially scheduled for the first week of February, but budget-related issues caused delays, leading to a further postponement. While April was initially considered as a possible new date, that option was later ruled out as well.
According to The News, it has been reported that the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) General Council has proposed holding the 14th South Asian Games in November 2025.
The News, reported that, the POA General Council recently met in Lahore, chaired by Syed Mohammad Abid Qadri Gillani (President of POA).
During the meeting, it was proposed that the National Games be held in October 2025, followed by the South Asian Games in November 2025.
Pakistan previously hosted the South Asian Games in 1989 and 2004, and based on those experiences, the country is determined to deliver a high-quality event for its neighboring nations.
The most recent South Asian Games were held in 2019 in Nepal, with events taking place in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
