Postponement of 5th Islamic Solidarity Games Konya 2021 - Press Release issued by Pakistan Olympic Association.

Lahore -- May 17, 2021 (PPI-OT)

Following is the text of press release issued by Pakistan Olympic Association

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Dear Media Friends,

The ISSF Executive Board held a meeting with the Organizing Committee of the 5th Islamic Solidarity Games Konya 2021 regarding the organization of the Games under the current world health situation of novel corona-virus (Covid-19) and the difficulties that some member countries may face regarding the slow vaccinations and air travel procedures which may affect the participation of the member countries. Keeping in view the situation the ISSF Executive Board and the Organizing Committee of the 5th Islamic Solidarity Games Konya 2021 have decided to postpone the Games till 2022.

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