2023 National Games of Pakistan

34th National Games of Pakistan
Host cityQuetta
OrganizersBalochistan Sports Department, Pakistan Olympic Association
Edition34th
Teams14
Athletes6,000+ (expected)
Events32 (competitive)
4 (exhibition)
Opening22 May 2023 (2023-05-22)
Closing30 May 2023 (2023-05-30)
Opened byAbdul Quddus Bizenjo
Main venueBugti Stadium
Websitehttps://nationalgames2023.pk/
← 2019

The 2023 National Games of Pakistan was the 34th edition of the National Games of Pakistan. The event was held in Quetta, with some disciplines taking place in Islamabad, Jhelum, Karachi, and Lahore. Quetta hosted the Games for the first time since 2004, when the city hosted the 29th edition.[1][2] The Balochistan Sports Department hosted the event in collaboration with the Pakistan Olympic Association.[3]

The Games was officially opened on 22 May 2023 by Abdul Quddus Bizenjo, the Chief Minister of Balochistan.[4][5] The President of Pakistan, Arif Alvi, was the chief guest of the closing ceremony on 30 May 2023.[6]

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