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South Asian Games 2027 set for 3–11 April in Islamabad, Lahore and Peshawar

ByAsia Sports Hub Team

The 14th South Asian Games are scheduled for 3–11 April 2027 in Islamabad, Lahore and Peshawar, Pakistan. Organisers moved the event from March to April in August 2026, and named Peshawar as a host city in place of Faisalabad. Some reports give the competition dates as 4–11 April, with the opening on 3 April.

The Games have been postponed several times since they were first due in 2023. Pakistani officials have said thousands of athletes are expected; published figures range from about 4,200 to more than 6,000.

Open questions

  • India’s participation has been reported as uncertain.
  • The sports programme: figures of 28 to 38 sports have been published, with esports, cycling, gymnastics, diving and baseball among reported additions.

We will update our guide when the organising committee confirms the final programme and venues.

More: South Asian Games 2027 guide · Asian sports calendar 2027

Sources: 2027 South Asian Games (Wikipedia); Arab News Pakistan; MyKhel.

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