2019 South Asian Games

13th South Asian Games
Host city Kathmandu, Pokhara
Country Nepal
Nations participating 8
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The 2019 South Asian Games, officially the XIII South Asian Games, is a major multi-sport event which will take place in 9–18 March 2019 in Kathmandu and Pokhara, Nepal. Pokhara Rangasala will host the men's football while the stadium is currently under reconstruction expected to finish under 10 months with an increased capacity of 20,000.[1][2]

The Games

Sports

These Games will feature 27 sports[3] with paragliding making it debut and cricket returning after 8 years.[4] Golf and Karate were the two sports added by the hosts as their choice.[4]

References

  1. ↑ https://thehimalayantimes.com/sports/nepal-host-13th-south-asian-games/
  2. ↑ "Nepal to host 13th South Asian Games in 2018". ocasia.org. Olympic Council of Asia. February 25, 2016. Retrieved August 13, 2016.
  3. ↑ Cricket added to 13th South Asian Games 22 July 2018 The News Retrieved 07 October 2018
  4. 1 2 13th South Asian Games: Cricket returns after 8 years Prajwal Oli, 22 July 2018 The Kathmandu Post. Retrieved 07 October 2018
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