POKHARA, July 24 -- Minister for Youth and Sports Jagat Bahadur Bishwakarma has asked the public not to have any doubts on the organization of the 13th South Asian Games (SAG) as scheduled.

After visiting the under-construction stadiums and inspecting the infrastructure in Pokhara on Tuesday, Minister Bishwakarma said that the games will be played in the stipulated dates.

Stating that he had already sent invitations to the participating players, Bishwakarma said: "Don't doubt whether the games will be organized on time. There is no reason why the SAG will not be organized."

He also requested all sports lovers and well-wishers to support organization of the games in a grand way and extend wishes to Nepal's players to win as many medals ...