Quetta to host 34th National Games 2021
Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) and the Balochistan Sports Secretary Imran Gichki has discussed the staging of 34th National Games in Quetta this year, during his visit to Olympic House, Lahore.
The Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) and the Balochistan Sports Secretary Imran Gichki has discussed the staging of 34th National Games in Quetta this year, during his visit to Olympic House, Lahore.
Secretary POA Khalid Mahmood and Associate Secretary General POA Ahmer Mallick also attended the meeting.
A presentation was given to Mr. Imran Gichki giving a short brief of National Games history. Mr. Imran Gichki was ensured that Pakistan Olympic Association will provide every kind of support to Balochistan in organising the 34th National Games in Quetta this year for which proposed dates to be given by Balochistan Olympic Association in coordination with the Government of Balochistan.
Balochistan also likely to host Queen’s Baton Relay Event in Gwadar.
A Venue Committee of POA will visit Quetta on the invitation of Government of Balochistan and Balochistan Olympic Association to oversee the preparation plan, availability of infrastructure facilities, and adequate competition equipment for holding the 34th National Games in Quetta.
The Venue Committee after its inspection will present its report to Pakistan Olympic Association and a final date for holding the 34th National Games in Quetta in 2021 will be decided and announced keeping in view the international sporting calendar.
In 2013, Quetta wanted to organise the games but despite been given a good number of chances by the POA, the province failed to hold the games.
Source: APP
