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1989 South Asian Games

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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]

Host cityPakistan Islamabad, Pakistan
Nations7
Events10 Sports
Opening20 October
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IV South Asian Games
Host cityPakistan Islamabad, Pakistan
Nations7
Events10 Sports
Opening20 October
Closing28 October
Opened byGhulam Ishaq Khan,
President of Pakistan
Main venueJinnah Stadium
Website1989 Islamabad
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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
  • Athletics
  • Boxing
  • Football (details)
  • Kabaddi (Circle style)
  • Squash (debut)
  • Swimming
  • 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)

More information Rank, Nation ...
RankNationGoldSilverBronzeTotal
1 India614320124
2 Pakistan*42332297
3 Sri Lanka6102137
4 Nepal1133246
5 Bangladesh1122437
6 Bhutan0033
7 Maldives0000
Totals (7 entries)111111122344
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