Sports News (16.03.2010)

National Games postponed
LAHORE: The Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) has announced here today to postpone the 31st National Games, scheduled to be held in Peshawar from March 25 to 31.

The POA announced this at a press conference after the decision was taken at its meeting in Lahore on Tuesday.

The National Games have been postponed due to risky security environment in Peshawar and its surroundings.

The new dates of the National Games will be announced after the Asian Games.


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