A meeting regarding the organization of the **35th National Games in Karachi** was held at a local hotel in Karachi, chaired by the **Minister of Sports,
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A meeting regarding the organization of the **35th National Games in Karachi** was held at a local hotel in Karachi, chaired by the **Minister of Sports, Sardar Muhammad Baksh Mahar**, who is also the **President of the Sindh Olympic Association**, along with **Khalid Mahmood, Secretary of the Pakistan Olympic Association**. The meeting was attended by officials from sports associations and federations of all provinces, as well as representatives from various sports departments, including **Abdul Aleem Lashari, Secretary of Sports**, **Director Asad Ishaq**, **Ahmed Ali Rajput, Secretary of the Sindh Olympic Association**, **Asghar Baloch**, **Ali Dino Gopang**, **all district sports officers of Karachi**, and others.
During the meeting, preparations and administrative matters related to hosting the **National Games in Karachi** were reviewed. Additionally, suggestions from all associations regarding venues were heard.
On this occasion, **Sports Minister Sardar Muhammad Baksh Mahar** addressed the gathering, stating that the **35th National Games**, a **nine-day event**, will be held from **May 1 to May 9** under the supervision of the **Sindh Olympic Association** with the support of the **Sindh Government**. The Sindh government has completed all preparations for hosting the National Games. Invitations have already been sent to **President Asif Ali Zardari** and the **Prime Minister** for the opening and closing ceremonies. Furthermore, the **torch relay** will be inaugurated by **Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari** and the **Chief Minister of Sindh**.
Sardar Muhammad Baksh Mahar said that the **Sindh government will strive to make the National Games as successful as possible**, as this is not just an event for Sindh but for the entire country. He mentioned that the swimming events will take place at the **KMC Swimming Pool**, and efforts are underway to construct a new swimming pool in Sindh soon.
He further stated that the goal is to **elevate Sindh’s athletes from national to international levels**. **Enhanced security, paramedical staff arrangements, and dedicated committees for social, electronic, and print media coverage** will be ensured.
**Khalid Mahmood, Secretary of the Pakistan Olympic Association**, said that **participating athletes will receive daily allowances and other facilities**. **Doctors and ambulances will be present at all venues**, and special arrangements will be made in hospitals.
