1989 South Asian Games
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| Host city |  Islamabad, Pakistan |
|---|---|
| Nations | 7 |
| Events | 10 Sports |
| Opening | 20 October |
| Closing | 28 October |
| Opened by | Ghulam Ishaq Khan President of Pakistan |
| Main venue | Jinnah Stadium |
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]
The Games
Participating nations
Seven countries competed.
Sports
Squash was introduced for the first time in 1989 games. It replaced basketball from the previous games.
- Aquatics
Athletics
Boxing
Football ()
Kabaddi (Circle style)
Squash (debut)
Swimming
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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)
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  India | 61 | 43 | 20 | 124 |
| 2 | Pakistan* | 42 | 33 | 22 | 97 |
| 3 |  Sri Lanka | 6 | 10 | 21 | 37 |
| 4 |  Nepal | 1 | 13 | 32 | 46 |
| 5 |  Bangladesh | 1 | 12 | 24 | 37 |
| 6 |  Bhutan | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 7 |  Maldives | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals (7 entries) | 111 | 111 | 122 | 344 | |
See also
- South Asian Games celebrated in Pakistan
- 1989 South Asian Games – Islamabad
- 2004 South Asian Games – Islamabad
- 2026 South Asian Games – Lahore
- South Asian Games
References
- ^ "South Asian Federation Games (SAF Games 1989) :: Islamabad, Pakistan". Archived from the original on 2008-09-15. Retrieved 2008-08-23.
- ^ a b "South Asian Games: Athletes did Pakistan proud in 4th edition". DAWN.COM. 2006-07-31. Retrieved 2020-07-28.