January 28, 2026
President of the Nepal Olympic Committee (NOC) Mr. Jeevan Ram Shrestha and Secretary General Mr. Rajiv Shrestha attended the meeting of South Asian countries held on the sidelines of the 46th General Assembly of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) in Tashkent.
The meeting, chaired by HRH Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck, OCA Vice President for South Asia, brought together representatives of NOCs from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Participants congratulated H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani on his unanimous election as OCA President.
The meeting unanimously agreed to reschedule the 14th South Asian Games for 23–31 March 2027, with flexibility of up to one week if required. Member countries also confirmed that the sports disciplines will remain unchanged as previously finalized.
Discussions were also held on strengthening regional cooperation and developing a sustainable future model for South Asian sports. Pakistan invited member countries to visit in May 2026 to review preparations for the Games and continue consultations.
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