{"id":25442,"date":"2016-02-01T11:18:08","date_gmt":"2016-02-01T11:18:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/?p=25442"},"modified":"2016-02-01T11:18:08","modified_gmt":"2016-02-01T11:18:08","slug":"guwahati-and-shillong-to-host-12th-south-asian-games-from-feb-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/?p=25442","title":{"rendered":"Guwahati and Shillong to host 12th South Asian Games from Feb 5"},"content":{"rendered":"

12th South Asian Games are to be held in Guwahati & Shillong from 5th Feb, 2016 to 16-Feb-2016 and will be the biggest sporting extravaganza ever held in the North East India and the 1st ever gender equal South Asian Games with men & women participation in all the sports.  The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Games on 5th February 2016 at Guwahati in a glittering ceremony.  For conduct of the games an organizing committee has been set up under the Chairmanship of Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Hon’ble Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports (I\/C) Government of India and Shri N. Ramachandran President Indian Olympic Association as co – chairman.<\/p>\n

SAARC nations namely Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be participating in the games. SAARC nations comprise 21% of the world’s total population and around 9.12% of Global economy. SAARC is a platform for the people of South Asia to work together in a spirit of friendship, trust and understanding so as to achieve lasting peace and prosperity of its member nations. South Asian Games play a vital role in achieving this objective. <\/p>\n

228 events in 23 Sports disciplines will be played during the games.  Total No. of medals for medal tally – 228 Gold, 228 Silver and 308 Bronze medals.  <\/strong>16 Sports Disciplines will be played at Guwahati – Athletics, Basketball, Volleyball, Swimming, Triathlon, Hockey, Weightlifting, Wrestling, Squash, Shooting, Kho Kho, Kabaddi, Handball, Cycling and Tennis. 7 Sports Disciplines will be played at Shillong – Archery, Badminton, Boxing, Judo, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Wushu. Men Football will be played at Guwahati and Women football at Shillong. <\/p>\n

The participation of athletes and officials from various countries is given below. Around 100 representatives of International Media are expected to cover the event on the spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Country <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Men – No. of Disciplines\/ No. of Athletes <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Women – No. of Disciplines\/ No. of Athletes <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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No. of Officials (Men)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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No. of Officials (Women)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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 <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Total<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Afghanistan <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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16 (102)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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10 (49)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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61<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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214<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Bangladesh <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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22 (223)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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18 (147)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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99<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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479<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Bhutan <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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9 (58)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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7 (27)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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29<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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118<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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India <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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23 (276)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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23 (245)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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114<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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68<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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703<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Maldives <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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9 (72)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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9 (79)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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38<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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19<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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208<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Nepal <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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22 (190)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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23 (191)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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90<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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14<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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485<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Pakistan <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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21(205)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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19 (141)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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104<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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25<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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471<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Sri Lanka <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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23 (251)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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23 (226)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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152<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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22<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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651<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Total <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1377<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1105<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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687<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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164<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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3333<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The Union Secretary of Sports, Shri Rajiv Yadav has said, games logo symbolizes peace, progress & prosperity in the region. It consists of 8 petals representing the 8 countries participating in the Games. Colors of petals are from the flags of the 8 countries.  Mascot “TIKHOR” a Baby rhino is Sharp, Naughty, Sporty & Modern.  He is a Motivator, friend and messenger of peace, progress & prosperity.  The theme song is ‘Ei Prithibi Ekhon Krirangon, Krira Hol Shantir Prangon’<\/em> sung by the world famous musician late Dr. Bhupen Hazarika. It means that the whole world is a playground and sports is a symbol of peace. The song is being translated in official languages of all SAARC nations and will be sung in each of these languages.<\/p>\n

Games Secretariat has 16 Functional Areas. Arrangements are being made for ease of accreditation, arrival, departure, comfortable stay, security, medical facilities and transport arrangements, etc.  A glittering opening ceremony has been planned for 5th February 2016 in Guwahati and a separate ceremony will also be held in Shillong on 6th February 2016 for athletes participating in Shillong.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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