The Government of Sindh has shortlisted Sukkur as the host city for the 19th Sindh Games, scheduled to take place from April 16 to April 19.
The decision to hold the provincial sporting event in Sukkur was formally approved by Sindh Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs, Sardar Muhammad Bakhsh Maher, during a meeting held to review preparations.
The meeting was attended by Sports Secretary Manzoor Ali Mahesar, Director Sports Asad Ishaq, Chief Engineer Aslam Maher, Section Officer Ali Dino Gopang, and office-bearers of the Sindh Olympic Association.
Participants were given a detailed briefing on arrangements for the Sindh Games in Sukkur as well as organizational matters related to the Thar Jeep Rally.
“The Sindh Games will be held in Sukkur from April 16 to 19, and we are determined to organize them in a befitting manner,” Maher said during the meeting.
According to Sports Secretary Mahesar, more than 40 disciplines will be featured in the 19th edition of the Games. Boys and girls from across the province are expected to participate.
The minister also announced the timeline for the selection process and training camps. Divisional-level trials will be conducted immediately after Eid, from March 24 to March 29, to finalize participating teams. Following the trials, selected athletes will attend a preparatory training camp from April 11 to April 15.
He also confirmed that the opening ceremony will take place on April 16, while the closing ceremony is scheduled for April 19.
Emphasizing transparency and merit, the sports minister directed officials to ensure fair competition throughout the event.
“All competitions must be conducted in a transparent manner and strictly on merit so that equal opportunities are provided to the youth of Sindh to progress,” he said.
Maher expressed confidence in the organizing authorities and said the provincial government would ensure the Games are successfully held.
“Just like the National Games, the Government of Sindh will make the 19th Sindh Games a success,” he added.
