2016 South Asian Games

Multi-sport event October 2017 October 2017 XII South Asian Games 2016 South Asian Games Logo.png Guwahati and Shillong India Play for Peace, Progress and Prosperity 8 2,672 226 in 22 sports 5 February (Guwahati)6 February (Shillong) 16 February Narendra Modi Prime Minister of India Sarbananda Sonowal Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, GuwahatiJawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong http://southasiangames2016.nic.in/ Website 2010 Dhaka 2019 Kathmandu-Pokhara 2011 Dehradun-Auli The 2016 South Asian Games, officially the XII South Asian Games, is a major multi-sport event which took place from 5 February to 16 February 2016 in Guwahati and Shillong, India.June 2026 A total of 2,672 athletes competed in 226 events over 22 sports. Sri Lanka to field 484 athletes in 23 disciplines http://www.dailynews.lk/?q=2015/12/30/sports/sri-lanka-field-484-athletes-23-disciplines Daily news Colombo, Sri Lanka 30 December 2015 30 December 2015 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 2016 South Asian Games in Guwahati on 5 February 2016.https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/sports/south-asian-games-budget-up-because-of-terror-threat-182590/ South Asian Games budget up because of terror threathttp://indianexpress.com/article/sports/sport-others/south-asian-games-sets-in-with-digital-evening/ South Asian Games sets in with 'digital' evening 7 February 2016 The Indian Express 7 February 2016 India continued its dominance in the game's medal tally with a staggering 308 medals including 188 gold medals.http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/sport-others/at-sag-it-wasnt-just-the-gold-that-glittered/ At South Asian Games, it wasn't just the gold that glittered 17 February 2016 Host selection The games were originally scheduled to be held in 2012 in Kathmandu, but were postponed to Delhi for 2013 but again, were postponed to late 2015 because of the suspension of the Indian Olympic Association. In 2015 it was decided to further postpone the competition to early 2016, because participating countries felt the December dates did not present enough time for preparation. South Asian Games to be postponed further http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/others/South-Asian-Games-to-be-postponed-further/articleshow/47991343.cms Times of India New Delhi, India 8 July 2015 30 December 2015 Logo, Mascot and Anthem The Mascot thumb|Tikhor, the official mascot used for the games. On 19 December 2015, Tikhor the baby Indian Rhino was unveiled to the public as the official mascot for the 2016 South Asian Games.http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/where-the-saf-games-are-the-most-visible-contest-is-congress-vs-bjp/ At the SAF Games in Guwahati, the most visible contest is Congress vs BJP 4 February 2016 The Indian Express 7 February 2016 According to the organising committee, Tikhor carries the message of Peace, Progress, and Prosperity in the South Asian region. LOGO & MASCOT launch in Shillong - The Lantern Festival Facebook https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.162855090740290.1073741832.141533382872461&type=3 www.facebook.com 2016-01-17 LOGO and MASCOT of 12th South Asian Games, 2016 Launched At Guwahati http://pib.nic.in/newsite/mberel.aspx?relid=133132 pib.nic.in 2016-01-18 This is in line with the official motto, "Play for Peace, Progress and Prosperity". The Anthem The anthem of the games was chosen to be a famous Assamese song, "Ei Prithibi Ek Krirangan" (The world is a playground) by Bhupen Hazarika, an Indian lyricist, musician, singer, poet and film-maker from Assam. South Asian Games 2016 http://www.southasiangames2016.com/ www.southasiangames2016.com 2016-01-17 https://web.archive.org/web/20160320184016/http://www.southasiangames2016.com/ 20 March 2016 dead The Games Sports There are 228 events in 23 sports scheduled to be held. A total of 764 medals (228 gold, 228 silver and 308 bronze medals) are on offer in 2016 South Asian Games.http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/others/After-multiple-delays-South-Asian-Games-begin-on-Friday/articleshow/50849795.cms After multiple delays, South Asian Games begin on Friday The Times of India 4 February 2016 22em Archery Athletics Badminton Boxing Cycling Field hockey Football Handball Judo Kabaddi Kho kho Shooting Squash Swimming Table tennis Taekwondo Tennis Triathlon Volleyball Weightlifting Wrestling Wushu Participating nations 8 countries competed in 2016 South Asian Games. thumb|right|Participating nations AFG 2016 South Asian Games 254 athletes BAN 2016 South Asian Games 409 BHU 2016 South Asian Games 87 IND 2016 South Asian Games 519 MDV 2016 South Asian Games 184 NEP 2016 South Asian Games 398 PAK 2016 South Asian Games 337 SRI 2016 South Asian Games 484 India3 right 320 Location of events in 2016 South Asian Games in India India Guwahati Blue_pog.svg left 26.18 91.75 India Shillong Green_pog.svg right 25.57 91.88 Medal tally After Doping Test Result. IND flagIOC2 2016 South Asian Games 188 92 28 yes 25 64 98 12 35 57 7 9 19 4 16 55 3 23 35 0 2 1 0 1 15 Calendar Competition scheduled accurate as of 5 February 2016. http://www.southasiangames2016.com/includes/media/Competition-Schedule-SAG-2016.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20221105234413/http://www.southasiangames2016.com/includes/media/Competition-Schedule-SAG-2016.pdf dead 5 November 2022 Competition Schedule 5 February 2016 2016 South Asian Games Controversy IOA ban and delay Initially, the Games were expected to be held in October, 2012.http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/et-cetera/Delhi-to-host-2012-South-Asian-Games/articleshow/5556360.cms The Economic Times 2010-02-10 Delhi to host 2012 South Asian Games 2010-03-07 However, during the General Body meeting of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on 16 December 2011, it was decided to postpone the Games to February, 2013. The primary concern highlighted was that the original plan meant that the Games would be held only two months after the 2012 Summer Olympics, a fact which made athletes uncomfortable. In addition, the Delhi Government had stated that "accommodation would be a problem during October–November".http://www.rediff.com/sports/report/ioa-postpones-south-asian-games/20111216.htm Rediff IOA postpones South Asian Games, scraps recent committees 16 December 2011 6 February 2012 In April 2012, the IOA sent letters to all the National Olympic Committees (NOCs) of South Asia, announcing that the Games will be held for eight days beginning from 13 February 2013; further discussions would take place at an all-NOC meeting in Moscow. President of the Nepal Olympic Committee Dhruba Bahadur Pradhan also reported about the proposed additions of fencing, equestrian, gymnastics and the triathlon to the Games schedule.http://myrepublica.com/portal/index.php?action=news_details&news_id=33797 India proposes mid-Feb for hosting South Asian Games My Republica 11 April 2012 17 April 2012 Khatiwada, Nabin https://web.archive.org/web/20120413003906/http://www.myrepublica.com/portal/index.php?action=news_details&news_id=33797 13 April 2012 dead dmy-all As of January 2013, host city and dates of the games were not yet confirmed.http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-10-155789-SAG-may-be-shifted-from-India The News International: Latest News Breaking, Pakistan News 7 February 2016 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150204001557/http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-10-155789-SAG-may-be-shifted-from-India 4 February 2015 The International Olympic Committee banned the Indian Committee in March for political interference (the national government played a role in Olympic officials' selection). This delayed the event further as the ban was only lifted in May and the possibility of a low-cost edition of the games was raised among ongoing hosting discussions and poor relations with neighboring Pakistan due to the 2013 India–Pakistan border incidents.Athletics: South Asian Games in danger https://web.archive.org/web/20130621145842/http://sundaytimes.lk/sport-news/31789-athletics-south-asian-games-in-danger.html 2013-06-21 . Sunday Times (Sri Lanka). Retrieved on 2013-06-19. Two years later, on 11 February 2014, the International Olympic Committee decided to lift the ban.Indian athletes at Sochi 2014 able to compete under own flag after Olympic suspension lifted 11 February 2014 http://www.insidethegames.biz/olympics/winter-olympics/2014/1018336-indian-athletes-at-sochi-2014-able-to-compete-under-own-flag-after-olympic-suspension-lifted#.UvwO9ksaeME.facebook 13 February 2014 12 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140212211454/http://www.insidethegames.biz/olympics/winter-olympics/2014/1018336-indian-athletes-at-sochi-2014-able-to-compete-under-own-flag-after-olympic-suspension-lifted#.UvwO9ksaeME.facebook dead Up until now, the Indian side competed in Olympic events such as the Winter Olympic Games as independent participants. A year later, on 5 June 2015, the uncertainty over the venue to host the 12th South Asian Games ended with the Sports Ministry and Indian Olympic Association deciding to hold the regional multi-sporting event in Guwahati and Shillong in November–December 2015.June 2026 However, this was postponed even further to a tentative date of February 2016.June 2026 ULFA anti-talks faction also pledged support to South Asian Games, which is opposite to its stand on 2007 National Games of India held in Guwahati.http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Ulfa-anti-talks-faction-gives-support-to-South-Asian-Games/articleshow/50808778.cms Ulfa anti-talks faction gives support to South Asian Games - The Times of India The Times of India February 2016 28 October 2016 On 3 February 2016, International Basketball Federation (FIBA) stated that it will not recognise the competition because of "unacceptable interference by Indian Olympic Association in affairs of the Basketball Federation of India".http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/others/FIBA-doesnt-recognise-12th-South-Asian-Games-basketball-in-jeopardy/articleshow/50831726.cms FIBA doesn't recognise 12th South Asian Games, basketball in jeopardy The Times of India 3 February 2016 7 February 2016http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report-south-asian-games-to-begin-tomorrow-after-several-rounds-of-delay-india-favourites-2173902 South Asian Games to begin tomorrow after several rounds of delay; India favourites - Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis 4 February 2016 28 October 2016 Pakistani women's volleyball team is returning to South Asian Games after two decades - for the first time after their participation in 1995 South Asian Games, Madras where they had finished with a bronze medal.http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/pakistani-athletes-feeling-at-home-116020400498_1.html Pakistani athletes feeling at 'home' Press Trust of India 4 February 2016 7 February 2016http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/others/Pakistani-athletes-feeling-at-home/articleshow/50849524.cms Pakistani athletes feeling at 'home' The Times of India 4 February 2016 7 February 2016http://www.oneindia.com/sports/south-asian-games-pakistani-athletes-feeling-at-home-2002869.html South Asian Games: Pakistani athletes feeling at 'home' www.oneindia.com 7 February 2016 Afghanistan and Pakistan basketball teams will not participate.https://www.thehindu.com/sport/other-sports/12th-south-asian-games-afghanistan-stays-away-pakistan-to-follow-suit/article8194619.ece 12th South Asian Games: Afghanistan stays away, Pakistan to follow suit Stan Rayan The Hindu 4 February 2016 7 February 2016 Union Home ministry had sanctioned 60 c to the police authorities to upgrade their security apparatus for the South Asian Games.http://www.hindustantimes.com/other-sports/south-asian-games-provides-much-needed-modernisation-to-security-forces/story-WDw4yLZ9sxgwT4jQn0rIXP.html South Asian Games provides much-needed modernisation to security forces 28 February 2016 India granted special concession to Pakistani athletes taking part in the 12th South Asian Games by declaring Guwahati and Kolkata as designated entry points for them.https://www.thehindu.com/sport/south-asian-games-india-gives-special-concession-to-pak-athletes/article8193743.ece India gives special concession to Pak athletes for South Asian Games PTI The Hindu 4 February 2016 7 February 2016 Further political interference Initially, the Basketball event was scheduled to take place in 11 February, however FIBA, Basketball's world governing body, decided to de-recognise the tournament on the grounds of political interference from the Indian Government and the Indian Olympic Association. This resulted in the entire event being cancelled, so rather having 228 events in 23 sports, the competition change to 226 events in 22 sports causing further scrutiny over the organization of the games.South Asian Games: Organisers scrap basketball event http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report-south-asian-games-organisers-scrap-basketball-event-2175816 dnaindia 10 February 2016 Doping at the 2016 South Asian Games On February 7, 2016 after completion of squash event, Nasir Iqbal was asked to give his sample by World Anti Doping Agency (WADA). First Sample was tested positive and later after 3 days another test got the result as negative. Although he challenged, after significant evaluation WADA decided to dismiss his appeal and banned him for 4 years, from February 19, 2016, to February 19, 2020. Nasir Iqbal was also stripped off from the Squash Men's Singles Gold-medalist Title.2017-07-01 Wada bans Nasir Iqbal for four years https://nation.com.pk/01-Jul-2017/wada-bans-nasir-iqbal-for-four-years 2021-11-16 The Nation en +NameNOCSportStripped Off MedalAwardedNasir IqbalPAK Pakistan Squash (Men's Singles) GoldPAK Farhan Zaman See also 2010 South Asian Games References 2 External links Official website Video catchup on all events Final Results https://web.archive.org/web/20221028114701/http://southasiangames2016.nic.in/includes/SAG_Final_Results.pdf 28 October 2022 Category:South Asian Games South Asian Games South Asian Games South Asian Games South Asian Games, 2016 Category:Multi-sport events in India Category:February 2016 sports events in India