Major gaffes mar the opening ceremony of National Games.

The opening ceremony of the 34th National Games finally took place in Quetta but the occasion was marred by several gaffes which took the shine off the ceremony.

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was the chief guest of the ceremony so the disorganization by the relevant authorities should be a cause for major embarrassment.

In his opening address, the Prime Minister promised to provide every opportunity for the nation's athletes in improving their skills.

The opening ceremony of the National Games itself took place after the team events have already concluded which rarely happens in international arenas.

Sindh's contingent forgot their team's flag at the hotel and had to line up without a properly identifiable insignia.

Athletes from Balochistan, meanwhile, staged a protest soon after the Prime...