National Games to be played in Peshawar

The National games will start on December 25, 2010 and go on till December 31 in Peshawar.

PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Sports Minister Syed Aqil Shah on Thursday announced that the National Games for this year will take place from December 25 to December 31 in Peshawar.

Addressing the media in Peshawar, he said all units including the Pakistan Army have assured their participation in the games.

The National Games offer 25 sports for men and seven for women.

Women swimming and shooting contests will be held in Islamabad due to lack of facilities in Peshawar.

Authorities had earlier decided to include 28 games in the event but hockey, football and cycling were later dropped.