KARACHI, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 3rd Aug, 2026) The Sindh government has decided to organize sports events, flag-hoisting ceremonies, and cake-cutting ceremonies across all divisions and districts of the province on the occasions of Independence Day and Defense Day.
Sindh Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs, Sardar Muhammad Bux Mahar chaired a meeting regarding the organization of sports events across the province on Independence Day (August 14) and Defence Day (6 September).
Secretary Sports Munawar Ali Mahesar and Director Sports Asad Ishaq gave a detailed briefing to the provincial minister about the arrangements.
During the meeting, the Sindh Sports Minister directed all District Sports Officers (DSOs) and relevant officials to complete all arrangements immediately so that Independence Day and Defense Day celebrations could be held with national spirit and enthusiasm.
Sardar Muhammad Bux Mahar said that on 14 August and 6 September, various sports competitions will be organized across the province and added that through sports activities across Karachi’s districts and the entire province, national unity, patriotism, and the importance of independence will be highlighted.
He informed that in District Malir, competitions of self-defense, football, cricket, mixed martial arts, boxing, and traditional games will be held, while mixed martial arts and judo competitions will take place at Sindh Youth Club Gulistan-e-Jauhar. In Karachi Central District, badminton, gymnastics, and roller skating events will be organized.
According to the Sindh Sports Minister, various sports events will also be held in Badin, Tando Allahyar, Dadu, Matiari, Tando Muhammad Khan, Qambar Shahdadkot, Tharparkar, Shikarpur, and Jacobabad.
In Hyderabad, eight different sports competitions will be held under the Independence Day Sports Gala Festival, while in Larkana, badminton, football, basketball, table tennis, and volleyball competitions will take place.
He said that in Thatta, an Inter-School Girls’ Independence Sports Festival will feature throwball, badminton, table tennis, and tug-of-war competitions, while in Mirpurkhas, from 6 to 14 August, inter-school girls’ and boys’ competitions in basketball, kodi kodi, hockey, and other sports will be organized.
He further stated that in Ghotki, a mini marathon and a kodi kodi match between Sindh and Punjab teams will be held on 14 August, while in Shaheed Benazirabad, shooting ball, football, cricket, hockey, Wanjh Watti, and ring ball competitions will be organized under the Sports Festival.
In Sukkur, the All Sindh Futsal Championship, taekwondo, cycling race, and basketball events will be held, while in Sanghar, various sports will be organized under the Independence Day Sports Festival.
He added that players and teams showing outstanding performance will be encouraged, youth across the province will be given opportunities to participate in sports, and the Sindh government will continue to take practical steps to promote sports among young people.
