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The Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) is the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Pakistan. It was formed in 1948 to oversee the active participation of Pakistan at the Olympiad. Within the Country the POA remains the oldest sport body. It was the premier regulator of sport activities in Pakistan from 1948 until establishment of the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) in 1962. The POA was recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1948. Subsequently, it also became member of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) Read More.
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Calendar of Activities
Milano Cortina 2026
6 - 22 February 2026
6th Asian Beach Games
22-30 April 2026
Commonwealth Games 2026 Glasgow
23 July - 02 August 2026
20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026
19 September - 04 October 2026
Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026
31 October - 14 November 2026
6 th Asian Indoor & Martial Arts Games
13 - 20 December 2026
Olympic Games 2028 Los Angeles
14 July - 30 July 2028
SAOC REVIEWS PREPARATIONS FOR 14TH SOUTH ASIAN GAMES 2027 Islamabad, 23 August 2026: The Executive Committee of the South Asia Olympic Council (SAOC), chaired by Mr. Arif Saeed, President SAOC and Pakistan Olympic Association, reviewed preparations for the 14th South Asian Games, to be held from 3rd to 11th April 2027 in Islamabad, Lahore and Peshawar. Representatives from Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka attended the meeting in person, while India participated virtually via Zoom. The Games will feature 28 sports, 346 medal events and approximately 3,200 athletes across three host cities and 28 competition venues. The SAOC representatives were briefed on the readiness of venues in Lahore and Peshawar, while the delegation will visit competition venues in Islamabad tomorrow as part of the ongoing assessment. Key operational areas including accommodation, transportation, Games handbooks and manuals, pre launch activities and the 100 Days to Go milestone were also reviewed. Pakistan continues to make steady progress towards hosting a successful 14th South Asian Games and welcoming athletes and officials from across the region. Pakistan is ready to welcome South Asia!
SAOC REVIEWS PREPARATIONS FOR 14TH SOUTH ASIAN GAMES 2027
Islamabad, 23 August 2026: The Executive Committee of the South Asia Olympic Council (SAOC), chaired by Mr. Arif Saeed, President SAOC and Pakistan Olympic Association, reviewed preparations for the 14th South Asian Games, to be held from 3rd to 11th April 2027 in Islamabad, Lahore and Peshawar.
Representatives from Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka attended the meeting in person, while India participated virtually via Zoom.
The Games will feature 28 sports, 346 medal events and approximately 3,200 athletes across three host cities and 28 competition venues.
The SAOC representatives were briefed on the readiness of venues in Lahore and Peshawar, while the delegation will visit competition venues in Islamabad tomorrow as part of the ongoing assessment.
Key operational areas including accommodation, transportation, Games handbooks and manuals, pre launch activities and the 100 Days to Go milestone were also reviewed.
Pakistan continues to make steady progress towards hosting a successful 14th South Asian Games and welcoming athletes and officials from across the region.
Pakistan is ready to welcome South Asia!
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