Nepal\u2019s tourism capital Pokhara<\/a> is getting ready for the most-awaited sports event i.e. 13th<\/sup> South Asian Games.<\/p>\n The event to be held during December 1-10, 2019 will see a total of 662 athletes from South Asian nations competing in 8 different games.<\/p>\n Out of the total 27 games, 8 are scheduled to be held in Pokhara. Paragliding did not make its way due to a lack of registrations from other participating nations other than Nepal.<\/p>\n [LIVE UPDATES:\u00a0 13th South Asian Games: Sports Events and Highlights<\/a>]<\/strong><\/p>\n In total, 401 females and 261 males from SAARC countries will be playing in 8 games, says Keshab Pathak, coordinator of SAG Pokhara Publicity Department, and a total of 172 officials are scheduled to be part of the sports event.<\/p>\n Maldives opted out of archery, weight lighting and triathlon events and has fielded 61 female, 26 male and 29 officials for 8 games in Pokhara. While India is participating in all except archery and cricket.<\/p>\n Bangladesh is participating in six games and has opted out of women football and triathlon events. Pakistan will be seen in five events other than women football, women cricket and triathlon.<\/p>\n Sri Lanka is expected in all the eight games, while Bhutan opted out of handball, women football, beach volleyball and triathlon.<\/p>\n Buy Tickets Online<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n![\"13th](\"https:\/\/www.nepalisansar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/13th-south-asian-games-in-2019.jpg\" "\\"13th")
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