1989 South Asian Games

The 1989 South Asian Games, officially the IV South Asian Federation Games, were held in Islamabad, Pakistan from 20 October to 28 October 1989.[1][2] Muhammad Ali appeared as a special guest at the closing ceremony.[2]

IV South Asian Games
Host city Islamabad, Pakistan
Nations participating7
Events10 Sports
Opening ceremony20 October
Closing ceremony28 October
Officially opened byGhulam Ishaq Khan
President of Pakistan
Main venueJinnah Stadium

The Games

Participating nations

Seven countries competed.

  •  Bangladesh
  •  Bhutan
  •  India
  •  Maldives
  •  Nepal
  •  Pakistan
  •  Sri Lanka

Sports

Squash was introduced for the first time in 1989 games. It replaced basketball from the previous games.

  • Aquatics
    • Swimming
  • Athletics
  • Boxing
  • Football
  • Kabaddi (Circle style)
  • Squash (debut)
  • Table tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Weightlifting
  • Wrestling

Medal tally

Host nation Pakistan finished in 2nd place with a total of 97 medals (42 gold, 33 silver, and 22 bronze).

  *   Host nation (Pakistan)

RankNationGoldSilverBronzeTotal
1 India614320124
2 Pakistan*42332297
3 Sri Lanka6102137
4   Nepal1133246
5 Bangladesh1122437
6 Bhutan0033
7 Maldives0000
Totals (7 nations)111111122344

See also

References
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2008-09-15. Retrieved 2008-08-23.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. "South Asian Games: Athletes did Pakistan proud in 4th edition". DAWN.COM. 2006-07-31. Retrieved 2020-07-28.
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