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South Asian Games: Four-day trials announced for selection, national athletes in trouble

Syed Zeeshan HaiderIslamabad Bureau Chief • Islamabad / Lahore Bureau
South Asian Games: Four-day trials announced for selection, national athletes in trouble

📌 Key Highlights & Quick Takeaways:

  • The national athletes got into trouble over the selection of the national athletics team for the 14th South Asian Games to be held in April.
  • The Athletics Committee established by the Games announced the four-day trials in Islamabad from November 16 to 19. On the other hand, the P.
  • The Athletics Committee of the Games has indicated to shortlist the athletes who perform best through the trials and include them in the nat.

The national athletes got into trouble over the selection of the national athletics team for the 14th South Asian Games to be held in April next year in Pakistan.

The Athletics Committee established by the Games announced the four-day trials in Islamabad from November 16 to 19. On the other hand, the Pakistan Athletics Federation declared the trials illegal and directed all its affiliated units to abide by the stand.

The Athletics Committee of the Games has indicated to shortlist the athletes who perform best through the trials and include them in the national training camp.

The national federation says it has exclusive powers to administer, regulate and supervise men's and women's athletics in the country, being recognized and authorized by World Athletics and Asian Athletics.

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Syed Zeeshan Haider

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