KARACHI: Three-day Sindh Beach Games, which were inaugurated by Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Sardar Muhammad Bux Khan Mahar on Friday, continued on Saturday for the second day.

The event features 500 athletes from all divisions ofSindh,includingKarachi, Hyderabad, Larkana, Mirpurkhas, Shaheed Benazirabad, and Sukkur, said a press release.

The games feature competitions in various sports,including boxing, throwball, handball, volleyball, kabaddi, soccer, karate, and badminton among others.

The Sindh Beach Games will continue on Sunday, with medals and cash prizes awarded to the bestperforming teams and players.

Earlier on Friday, the minister told the media that Sindh was going to host the National Games thisyearandgrandpreparations in this regard were underway.

The minister emphasised that athletes from across the country wouldbe provided with all possible facilities in the province and providing opportunities to young talent at the national level will make the country proud.

He further stated that following the National Games, National Beach Games will also be organised, and Sindh Beach Games will now become a permanent part of the province`s annual sports calendar.

He added that he first introduced the idea of Beach Games in 2017, and this year, the games are being organized in a much better manner.