PHF briefs POA on SAG preparation

KARACHI: In a significant development for the South Asian Games, the Pakistan Hockey Federation has (PHF) formally apprised the Pakistan Olympic Association of its preparations. The prestigious event is set to feature seven teams, both men’s and women’s, with the National Hockey Stadium in Lahore proposed as the venue. South Asian Games are likely to be held in Pakistan early next year.

The final schedule of South Asian Games is yet to be announced. According to a PHF press release, Haider Hussain, the PHF Secretary General, provided a comprehensive briefing during a meeting chaired by President POA, Muhammad Abid Qadri Gillani.

The meeting was attended by Secretary-General of POA, Khalid Mahmood, Khalid Bashir (Secretary-General, Pakistan Basketball Federation), Haji Muhammad Shafiq (President, Pakistan Handball Federation), Faizi Khawaja (Chairman, Pakistan Rugby Federation), Nasir Ahmed (Director, Pakistan Volleyball Federation), and Muhammad Jahangir (Chairman, Pakistan Karate Federation). Haider shed light on the arrangements feasibility submitted by the PHF for the successful execution of the hockey event.