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The '''National Games of Pakistan''' is a [[multi-sport event]] held in Pakistan. It comprises various disciplines in which sportsmen from the different teams participate against each other. The games are organized by [[Pakistan Sports Board]], Pakistan Olympic Association and the host [[Provinces of Pakistan|province]]. First Edition of [[Quaid-e-Azam Inter Provincial Youth Games]] was already take place in Islamabad [https://web.archive.org/web/20160429202859/http://pakobserver.net/2016/04/23/inter-provincial-games-from-today/]
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The '''National Games of Pakistan''' is a [[multi-sport event]] held in [[Pakistan]]. It comprises various disciplines in which sportsmen from the [[Administrative units of Pakistan|provinces]] and departments of Pakistan compete against each other. The games are organized by [[Pakistan Sports Board]], [[Pakistan Olympic Association]], and the host [[Provinces of Pakistan|province]].

[[Pakistan Army]] have dominated the Games throughout their history, having won 28 of the 34 official editions. [[Lahore]] has hosted the Games ten times, more than any other city.


==History==
==History==
Before the [[Independence of Pakistan|Independence]], in 1924, Indian chapter of the Olympic movement was born. The founder was Hassan, the first Secretary of the Punjab Olympic Association. Lt.Col H.L.O. Garrett, vice principal of [[Government College, Lahore]], was the President of the founder body. At the same time, the [[National Games of India#Indian Olympic Games .28Early National Games.29|Indian Olympic Games]] were organised in Delhi, Calcutta, and [[Lahore]], the then capital of [[undivided Punjab]].<ref name="first">{{cite web|title=Decision on National Games on Aug 2|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2001/20010801/sports.htm|author=Arvind Katyal|access-date=2007-12-04}}</ref><ref name="second">{{cite web|title=Tribune:Punjab the Spirit of Sports|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2001/20011118/spectrum/main1.htm}}</ref>
Before the [[Pakistan Movement|Independence of Pakistan]], the Indian chapter of the Olympic movement was founded in 1924. The founder was Hassan, the first Secretary of the Punjab Olympic Association. Lt. Col. H.L.O. Garrett, vice principal of [[Government College University, Lahore|Government College, Lahore]], was the President of the founding body. At the same time, the [[National Games of India#Indian Olympic Games .28Early National Games.29|Indian Olympic Games]] were organized in [[New Delhi|Delhi]], [[Kolkata|Calcutta]], and [[Lahore]], the then capital of [[Punjab Province (British India)|undivided Punjab]].<ref name="first">{{cite web |author=Katyal |first=Arvind |date=2001-08-01 |title=Decision on National Games on Aug 2 |url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2001/20010801/sports.htm |access-date=2007-12-04 |website=[[Tribune India]]}}</ref><ref name="second">{{cite web|date=2001-11-18|title=Punjab the Spirit of Sports|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2001/20011118/spectrum/main1.htm|website=[[Tribune India]]}}</ref>


The Games were held every two years from 1924 as Indian Olympic Games and were renamed as National Games when they were first held in [[Bombay]] in 1940.
The Games were held every two years from 1924 as [[National Games of India|Indian Olympic Games]] and were renamed as National Games when they were first held in [[Mumbai|Bombay]] in 1940.


=== Post-independence ===
First '''''Animated''''' Promo was released in '''33rd National Games Pakistan 2019''' '''Peshawar'''. First Animated promo was made by '''Syed Imran Ali Shah''' Student of Bachelor of Computer Science '''''Edwardes College Peshawar.'''''[https://www.facebook.com/NationalGamesPakistan/videos/2235204383262824/]<ref>{{Citation|title=33rd National Games Logo Unveiling... - 33rd National Games 2019 Peshawar|url=https://www.facebook.com/NationalGamesPakistan/videos/2235204383262824/|language=en|access-date=2019-12-08}}</ref>
After the independence of Pakistan, the first National Games were held at [[Polo Ground, Karachi|Polo Ground]], [[Karachi]] from 23 to 25 April 1948. The games were organized by Ahmed E.H. Jaffar, the first President of the Pakistan Olympic Association.


Sportsmen and officials from [[East Pakistan]] (now [[Bangladesh]]) and all the integrated Provincial units of [[West Pakistan]] took part in these Games. The total number of athletes was 140. No competitors were, however, invited from any foreign country. Competitions were held in [[track and field]], basketball, boxing, cycling, volleyball, weightlifting, and wrestling.
==Post-independence==
The overall championship was won by the Punjab contingent.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Pakistan Sports Board, Islamabad |url=http://www.sports.gov.pk/Detail/OWVjZjIxMTUtNWU0Ny00YTgwLWFjODktYzY3Y2U1NTIzZmY2 |access-date=2022-01-09 |website=[[Pakistan Sports Board]]}}</ref>
After the [[independence of Pakistan]] the first National Games were held at Polo Ground, [[Karachi]] from 23 to 25 April 1948. The games were organised by Mr. Ahmed E.H. Jaffar, the first President of [[Pakistan Olympic Association]].


== The Quaid-i-Azam Trophy ==
Sportsmen and officials from [[East Pakistan]] (now [[Bangladesh]]) and all the integrated Provincial units of [[West Pakistan]] took part in these Games. The total number of athletes was 140. No competitors were, however, invited from any foreign country. Competitions were held in Track and Field, Basketball, Boxing, Cycling, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling.
The inaugural edition of the National Games was opened by the founder and [[Governor-General of Pakistan]], [[Muhammad Ali Jinnah]]. He donated a "Challenge Shield" from his private funds. The trophy is now named as the "Quaid-i-Azam Trophy", and is awarded to the winning team in every edition.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Raheel |first=Natasha |date=2012-12-28 |title=32nd National Games: WAPDA lift maiden title with 190 gold medals |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/486041/32nd-national-games-wapda-lift-maiden-title-with-190-gold-medals |access-date=2023-09-27 |website=[[The Express Tribune]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2019-11-17 |title=Army win 33rd National Games Quaid-e-Azam trophy, KP take fair-play title |url=http://www.brecorder.com/news/545033 |access-date=2023-09-27 |website=[[Business Recorder]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Lakhani |first=Faizan |date=2023-05-30 |title=National Games Medal Table: Army clinch top spot with 199 gold |url=https://www.geosuper.tv/latest/24913-national-games-medal-table-army-clinch-top-spot-with-199-gold |access-date=2023-09-27 |website=[[Geo Super]] |language=en-US}}</ref>
The overall championship was won by the Punjab contingent.<ref>http://www.sports.gov.pk/Participation/National%20Games.htm#HNG {{webarchive|url=https://www.webcitation.org/61C4NxruH?url=http://www.sports.gov.pk/Participation/National%20Games.htm |date=25 August 2011 }}</ref>


==Organization==
Father of the nation and first [[Governor General of Pakistan]], [[Muhammad Ali Jinnah]] declared the games open. The Quaid-i-Azam donated a "Challenge Shield" from his private funds. The trophy is now named as the "Quaid-i-Azam Trophy" and is awarded to the winner team on every edition.
The National Games are required to be held once in two years leaving those years in which the [[Olympic Games]] and [[Asian Games]] are scheduled to be held, depending upon the situation in country. The Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) can allow relaxation from the general rule only in exceptional cases or natural calamity. The duration and the regulation of the National Games is entirely within the jurisdiction of POA.


The games are jointly organized by the [[Pakistan Sports Board]], the [[Pakistan Olympic Association]], and the provincial government of the host city.
==Organisation==
The games are jointly organised by Pakistan Sports Board, [[Pakistan Olympic Association]] and the [[Provinces of Pakistan|provincial]] government of the host city.


The National Games are required to be held once in two years leaving those years in which the Olympic Games and Asian Games are scheduled to be held, depending upon situation in country. Only in exceptional cases or natural calamity, the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) can allow relaxation from the general rule. The duration and the regulation of the National Games is entirely within the jurisdiction of POA.<ref>http://www.poa.org.pk/new/</ref>
==Editions==
==Editions==
[[File:Pakistan Army Emblem.png|thumb|Contingents from [[Pakistan Army]] have dominated the Games, having won 28 of the 34 official editions.]]
{|class="wikitable" align="center" style="margin:.5em;"
[[File:Badshahi and Lahore in the Evening. Aerial View.jpg|thumb|[[Lahore]] has hosted the Games ten times, more than any other city.]]
|-
!colspan="4" align="center" | List of National Games of the [[British Raj]]
{| class="wikitable" align="center" style="margin:.5em;"
|+Venues and winners of the National Games of Pakistan<ref name=":0" />
|-
! Competition name
! Number
! Year
! Venue
|-
|-
| rowspan="8" align="left" | '''Indian Olympic Games''' || I || 1924 || [[File:British Raj Red Ensign.svg|25px]] [[Lahore]]
|-
| II || 1926 || [[Not Available]]
|-
|| III || 1928 || [[File:British Raj Red Ensign.svg|25px]] [[Lahore]]
|-
| IV || 1930 || [[File:British Raj Red Ensign.svg|25px]] [[Allahabad]]
|-
| V || 1932 || [[File:British Raj Red Ensign.svg|25px]] [[Madras]]
|-
| VI || 1934 || [[File:British Raj Red Ensign.svg|25px]] [[Delhi]]
|-
| VII || 1936 || [[File:British Raj Red Ensign.svg|25px]] [[Lahore]]
|-
| VIII || 1938 || [[File:British Raj Red Ensign.svg|25px]] [[Calcutta]]
|-
| rowspan="17" align="left" | '''National Games''' || IX || 1940 || [[File:British Raj Red Ensign.svg|25px]] [[Bombay]]
|-
| X || 1942 || [[File:British Raj Red Ensign.svg|25px]] [[Patiala]]
|-
| XI || 1944 || [[File:British Raj Red Ensign.svg|25px]] [[Lahore]]
|-
| XII || 1946 || [[File:British Raj Red Ensign.svg|25px]] [[Lahore]]
|-
|}
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|-
!colspan="4" align="center" | List of National Pakistan
|-
|-
! Number
! Number
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|-
|-
|-
| I || 1948 || [[Karachi]] || [[Punjab, Pakistan|Punjab]]
| I || 1948 || [[Karachi]] <small>(1)</small>|| [[Punjab, Pakistan|Punjab]]
|-
|-
| II || 1950 || [[Lahore]] ||[[Pakistani Armed Forces|Services]]
| II || 1950 || [[Lahore]] <small>(1)</small>||[[Pakistani Armed Forces|Services]]
|-
|-
| III || 1952 || [[Lahore]] ||[[Pakistani Armed Forces|Services]]
| III || 1952 || [[Lahore]] <small>(2)</small>||[[Pakistani Armed Forces|Services]]
|-
|-
| IV ||1954 || [[Sahiwal]] ||No trophy was awarded
| IV ||1954 || [[Sahiwal]] <small>(1)</small>||No trophy was awarded
|-
|-
| V || 1955|| [[Dhaka]] (formerly East Pak) ||[[Pakistani Armed Forces|Services]]
| V || 1955|| [[Dhaka]] <small>(1)</small>||[[Pakistani Armed Forces|Services]]
|-
|-
| VI || 1956 || [[Lahore]] ||[[Pakistan Army]]
| VI || 1956 || [[Lahore]] <small>(3)</small>||[[Pakistan Army]]
|-
|-
| VII || 1958|| [[Peshawar]] ||[[Pakistan Army]]
| VII || 1958|| [[Peshawar]] <small>(1)</small>||[[Pakistan Army]]
|-
|-
| VIII || 1960 || [[Dhaka]] (formerly East Pak) ||[[Pakistan Army]]
| VIII || 1960 || [[Dhaka]] <small>(2)</small>||[[Pakistan Army]]
|-
|-
| IX || 1962 || [[Lahore]] ||[[Pakistan Army]]
| IX || 1962 || [[Lahore]] <small>(4)</small>||[[Pakistan Army]]
|-
|-
| X || 1964 || [[Dhaka]] (formerly East Pak) ||[[Pakistan Army]]
| X || 1964 || [[Dhaka]] <small>(3)</small>||[[Pakistan Army]]
|-
|-
| XI || 1966 || [[Lahore]] ||[[Pakistan Army]]
| XI || 1966 || [[Lahore]] <small>(5)</small>||[[Pakistan Railways]]
|-
|-
| XII || 1968 || [[Dhaka]] (formerly East Pak) ||[[Pakistan Army]]
| XII || 1968 || [[Dhaka]] <small>(4)</small>||[[Pakistan Army]]
|-
|-
| XIII || 1970 || [[Karachi]] ||[[Pakistan Army]]
| XIII || 1970 || [[Karachi]] <small>(2)</small> ||[[Pakistan Army]]
|-
|-
| XIV || 1972 || [[Lahore]] ||[[Pakistan Army]]
| XIV || 1972 || [[Lahore]] <small>(6)</small> ||[[Pakistan Army]]
|-
|-
| XV || 1974 || [[Peshawar]] ||[[Pakistan Army]]
| XV || 1974 || [[Peshawar]] <small>(2)</small> ||[[Pakistan Army]]
|-
|-
| XVI || 1976 || [[Karachi]] ||[[Pakistan Army]]
| XVI || 1976 || [[Karachi]] <small>(3)</small> ||[[Pakistan Army]]
|-
|-
| XVII || 1978 || [[Lahore]] ||[[Pakistan Army]]
| XVII || 1978 || [[Lahore]] <small>(7)</small> ||[[Pakistan Army]]
|-
|-
| XVIII || 1980 || [[Karachi]] ||[[Pakistan Army]]
| XVIII || 1980 || [[Karachi]] <small>(4)</small> ||[[Pakistan Army]]
|-
|-
| XIX || 1982 || [[Peshawar]] ||Pakistan Army
| XIX || 1982 || [[Peshawar]] <small>(3)</small> ||[[Pakistan Army]]
|-
|-
| XX || 1984 || [[Faisalabad]] ||Pakistan Army
| XX || 1984 || [[Faisalabad]] <small>(1)</small> ||[[Pakistan Army]]
|-
|-
| XXI || 1986 || [[Quetta]] ||Pakistan Army
| XXI || 1986 || [[Quetta]] <small>(1)</small> ||[[Pakistan Army]]
|-
|-
| XXII || 1988 || [[Karachi]] ||Pakistan Army
| XXII || 1988 || [[Karachi]] <small>(5)</small> ||[[Pakistan Army]]
|-
|-
| XXIII || 1990 || [[Peshawar]] ||Pakistan Army
| XXIII || 1990 || [[Peshawar]] <small>(4)</small> ||[[Pakistan Army]]
|-
|-
| XXIV || 1992 || [[Lahore]] ||Pakistan Army
| XXIV || 1992 || [[Lahore]] <small>(8)</small> ||[[Pakistan Army]]
|-
|-
| XXV || 1995 || [[Quetta]] ||Pakistan Army
| XXV || 1995 || [[Quetta]] <small>(2)</small> ||[[Pakistan Army]]
|-
|-
| XXVI || 1996 || [[Karachi]] ||Pakistan Army
| XXVI || 1996 || [[Karachi]] <small>(6)</small> ||[[Pakistan Army]]
|-
|-
| XXVII || 1998 || [[Peshawar]] ||Pakistan Army
| XXVII || 1998 || [[Peshawar]] <small>(5)</small> ||[[Pakistan Army]]
|-
|-
| XXVIII || 2001 || [[Lahore]] ||Pakistan Army
| XXVIII || 2001 || [[Lahore]] <small>(9)</small> ||[[Pakistan Army]]
|-
|-
| XXIX || 2004 || [[Quetta]] ||Pakistan Army
| XXIX || 2004 || [[Quetta]] <small>(3)</small> ||[[Pakistan Army]]
|-
|-
| XXX || 2007 || [[Karachi]] ||Pakistan Army
| XXX || 2007 || [[Karachi]] <small>(7)</small> ||[[Pakistan Army]]
|-
|-
| XXXI || 2010 || [[Peshawar]] ||Pakistan Army
| XXXI || 2010 || [[Peshawar]] <small>(6)</small> ||[[Pakistan Army]]
|-
|-
| XXXII || 2012 || [[Lahore]] ||Pakistan Army
| XXXII || [[2012 National Games of Pakistan|2012]] || [[Lahore]] <small>(10)</small> ||[[Water & Power Development Authority|WAPDA]]<ref name=":1" />
|-
|-
| XXXIII || 2013 || [[Islamabad]] ||Pakistan Army
| XXXII || [[2013 National Games of Pakistan|2013]] || [[Islamabad]] <small>(1)</small> ||[[Pakistan Army]]
|-
|-
| XXXIV || 2019 || [[Peshawar]] ||Pakistan Army
| XXXIII || [[2019 National Games of Pakistan|2019]]|| [[Peshawar]] <small>(7)</small> ||[[Pakistan Army]]
|-
|-
|XXXIV
|[[2023 National Games of Pakistan|2023]]
|[[Quetta]] <small>(4)</small>
|[[Pakistan Army]]
|}
|}


==Sports==
== Sports ==
In the 34th edition of the National Games, held in [[Quetta]] in 2023, over 6,000 athletes participated in 32 different sports encompassing 57 events.<ref name=":02">{{Cite web |last=Safi |first=Alam Zeb |date=2023-05-09 |title=Balochistan govt's preparations for National Games in full swing |url=https://www.geo.tv/latest/486383-balochistan-govts-preparations-for-national-games-in-full-swing |access-date=2023-05-13 |website=[[Geo News]] |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last= |date=2023-04-08 |title='Quetta to host National Games from May 5' |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1746456 |access-date=2023-05-13 |website=[[Dawn (newspaper)|Dawn]] |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |date=2023-02-23 |title=Disciplines for 34th National Games announced |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1043273-disciplines-for-34th-national-games-announced |access-date=2023-05-19 |website=[[The News International]] |language=en}}</ref>
In 2010, athletes participated in 21 different sports in [[Peshawar]], [[Khyber Pakhtunkhwa]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.nationalgames.com.pk/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=13 December 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120316101300/http://www.nationalgames.com.pk/ |archive-date=16 March 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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*[[Beeni]]
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*[[Team handball|Handball]]
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Four exhibition events – [[futsal]], [[Outline of canoeing and kayaking|canoeing and kayaking]], [[throwball]], and [[women's cricket]] – were also part of the 2023 edition.<ref name=":02" />

== See also ==
* [[Quaid-e-Azam Inter Provincial Youth Games]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120316101300/http://www.nationalgames.com.pk/ Official website]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120316101300/http://www.nationalgames.com.pk/ Official website]
* [http://www.sports.gov.pk/index.htm Sports webpage] at Pakistani Government website
* [http://www.sports.gov.pk/index Pakistan Sports Board website]


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Latest revision as of 01:58, 1 July 2024

National Games of Pakistan
قومی کھیل
StatusActive
GenreMulti-sport event
FrequencyBiennial
Location(s)Various
CountryPakistan
Years active1948–present
Established1948; 76 years ago (1948)
FounderQuaid-e-Azam
Previous event2023
Participants12,000
BudgetRs. 697 million (FY 2023–24)
Organised byPakistan Sports Board, Pakistan Olympic Association
Websitewww.sports.gov.pk

The National Games of Pakistan is a multi-sport event held in Pakistan. It comprises various disciplines in which sportsmen from the provinces and departments of Pakistan compete against each other. The games are organized by Pakistan Sports Board, Pakistan Olympic Association, and the host province.

Pakistan Army have dominated the Games throughout their history, having won 28 of the 34 official editions. Lahore has hosted the Games ten times, more than any other city.

History

[edit]

Before the Independence of Pakistan, the Indian chapter of the Olympic movement was founded in 1924. The founder was Hassan, the first Secretary of the Punjab Olympic Association. Lt. Col. H.L.O. Garrett, vice principal of Government College, Lahore, was the President of the founding body. At the same time, the Indian Olympic Games were organized in Delhi, Calcutta, and Lahore, the then capital of undivided Punjab.[1][2]

The Games were held every two years from 1924 as Indian Olympic Games and were renamed as National Games when they were first held in Bombay in 1940.

Post-independence

[edit]

After the independence of Pakistan, the first National Games were held at Polo Ground, Karachi from 23 to 25 April 1948. The games were organized by Ahmed E.H. Jaffar, the first President of the Pakistan Olympic Association.

Sportsmen and officials from East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) and all the integrated Provincial units of West Pakistan took part in these Games. The total number of athletes was 140. No competitors were, however, invited from any foreign country. Competitions were held in track and field, basketball, boxing, cycling, volleyball, weightlifting, and wrestling. The overall championship was won by the Punjab contingent.[3]

The Quaid-i-Azam Trophy

[edit]

The inaugural edition of the National Games was opened by the founder and Governor-General of Pakistan, Muhammad Ali Jinnah. He donated a "Challenge Shield" from his private funds. The trophy is now named as the "Quaid-i-Azam Trophy", and is awarded to the winning team in every edition.[4][5][6]

Organization

[edit]

The National Games are required to be held once in two years leaving those years in which the Olympic Games and Asian Games are scheduled to be held, depending upon the situation in country. The Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) can allow relaxation from the general rule only in exceptional cases or natural calamity. The duration and the regulation of the National Games is entirely within the jurisdiction of POA.

The games are jointly organized by the Pakistan Sports Board, the Pakistan Olympic Association, and the provincial government of the host city.

Editions

[edit]
Contingents from Pakistan Army have dominated the Games, having won 28 of the 34 official editions.
Lahore has hosted the Games ten times, more than any other city.
Venues and winners of the National Games of Pakistan[3]
Number Year Venue Winner
I 1948 Karachi (1) Punjab
II 1950 Lahore (1) Services
III 1952 Lahore (2) Services
IV 1954 Sahiwal (1) No trophy was awarded
V 1955 Dhaka (1) Services
VI 1956 Lahore (3) Pakistan Army
VII 1958 Peshawar (1) Pakistan Army
VIII 1960 Dhaka (2) Pakistan Army
IX 1962 Lahore (4) Pakistan Army
X 1964 Dhaka (3) Pakistan Army
XI 1966 Lahore (5) Pakistan Railways
XII 1968 Dhaka (4) Pakistan Army
XIII 1970 Karachi (2) Pakistan Army
XIV 1972 Lahore (6) Pakistan Army
XV 1974 Peshawar (2) Pakistan Army
XVI 1976 Karachi (3) Pakistan Army
XVII 1978 Lahore (7) Pakistan Army
XVIII 1980 Karachi (4) Pakistan Army
XIX 1982 Peshawar (3) Pakistan Army
XX 1984 Faisalabad (1) Pakistan Army
XXI 1986 Quetta (1) Pakistan Army
XXII 1988 Karachi (5) Pakistan Army
XXIII 1990 Peshawar (4) Pakistan Army
XXIV 1992 Lahore (8) Pakistan Army
XXV 1995 Quetta (2) Pakistan Army
XXVI 1996 Karachi (6) Pakistan Army
XXVII 1998 Peshawar (5) Pakistan Army
XXVIII 2001 Lahore (9) Pakistan Army
XXIX 2004 Quetta (3) Pakistan Army
XXX 2007 Karachi (7) Pakistan Army
XXXI 2010 Peshawar (6) Pakistan Army
XXXII 2012 Lahore (10) WAPDA[4]
XXXII 2013 Islamabad (1) Pakistan Army
XXXIII 2019 Peshawar (7) Pakistan Army
XXXIV 2023 Quetta (4) Pakistan Army

Sports

[edit]

In the 34th edition of the National Games, held in Quetta in 2023, over 6,000 athletes participated in 32 different sports encompassing 57 events.[7][8][9]

Four exhibition events – futsal, canoeing and kayaking, throwball, and women's cricket – were also part of the 2023 edition.[7]

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Katyal, Arvind (1 August 2001). "Decision on National Games on Aug 2". Tribune India. Retrieved 4 December 2007.
  2. ^ "Punjab the Spirit of Sports". Tribune India. 18 November 2001.
  3. ^ a b "Pakistan Sports Board, Islamabad". Pakistan Sports Board. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
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