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| name = | | name = XII South Asian Games | ||
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| previous = [[2010 South Asian Games|2010]] | | previous = ''[[2010 South Asian Games|2010 Dhaka]]'' | ||
| next = [[2019 South Asian Games|2019]] | | next = ''[[2019 South Asian Games|2019 Kathmandu & Pokhara]]'' | ||
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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.<ref>{{cite news |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |title=South Asian Games to held from Feb 5-16 in Guwahati, Shillong |url=http://zeenews.india.com/sports/others/south-asian-games-to-held-from-feb-6-16-in-guwahati-shillong_1814375.html |newspaper=Zee News |date=25 October 2015 |access-date=29 December 2015 }}</ref> A total of 2,672 athletes competed in 226 events over 22 sports.<ref name="team">{{cite news |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |title=Sri Lanka to field 484 athletes in 23 disciplines |url=http://www.dailynews.lk/?q=2015/12/30/sports/sri-lanka-field-484-athletes-23-disciplines |newspaper=Daily news |location=Colombo, Sri Lanka |date=30 December 2015 |access-date=30 December 2015 }}</ref> Indian Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] inaugurated the 2016 South Asian Games in Guwahati on 5 February 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/sport/south-asian-games-budget-up-because-of-terror-threat/182590.html|title=South Asian Games budget up because of terror threat}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/sport-others/south-asian-games-sets-in-with-digital-evening/|title=South Asian Games sets in with ‘digital’ evening|date=7 February 2016|work=The Indian Express|access-date=7 February 2016}}</ref>India continued its dominance in the game's medal tally with a staggering 308 medals including 188 gold medals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/sport-others/at-sag-it-wasnt-just-the-gold-that-glittered/|title=At South Asian Games, it wasn’t just the gold that glittered}}</ref> | 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.<ref>{{cite news |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |title=South Asian Games to held from Feb 5-16 in Guwahati, Shillong |url=http://zeenews.india.com/sports/others/south-asian-games-to-held-from-feb-6-16-in-guwahati-shillong_1814375.html |newspaper=Zee News |date=25 October 2015 |access-date=29 December 2015 }}</ref> A total of 2,672 athletes competed in 226 events over 22 sports.<ref name="team">{{cite news |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |title=Sri Lanka to field 484 athletes in 23 disciplines |url=http://www.dailynews.lk/?q=2015/12/30/sports/sri-lanka-field-484-athletes-23-disciplines |newspaper=Daily news |location=Colombo, Sri Lanka |date=30 December 2015 |access-date=30 December 2015 }}</ref> Indian Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] inaugurated the 2016 South Asian Games in Guwahati on 5 February 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/sport/south-asian-games-budget-up-because-of-terror-threat/182590.html|title=South Asian Games budget up because of terror threat}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/sport-others/south-asian-games-sets-in-with-digital-evening/|title=South Asian Games sets in with ‘digital’ evening|date=7 February 2016|work=The Indian Express|access-date=7 February 2016}}</ref> India continued its dominance in the game's medal tally with a staggering 308 medals including 188 gold medals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/sport-others/at-sag-it-wasnt-just-the-gold-that-glittered/|title=At South Asian Games, it wasn’t just the gold that glittered}}</ref> | ||
==Host selection== | ==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.<ref>{{cite news |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |title=South Asian Games to be postponed further |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/others/South-Asian-Games-to-be-postponed-further/articleshow/47991343.cms |newspaper=Times of India|location=New Delhi, India |date=8 July 2015 |access-date=30 December 2015 }}</ref> | 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.<ref>{{cite news |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |title=South Asian Games to be postponed further |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/others/South-Asian-Games-to-be-postponed-further/articleshow/47991343.cms |newspaper=Times of India|location=New Delhi, India |date=8 July 2015 |access-date=30 December 2015 }}</ref> | ||
==Logo, Mascot and Anthem== | ==Logo, Mascot and Anthem== | ||
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==Participating nations== | ==Participating nations== | ||
8 countries competed in 2016 South Asian Games.<ref name="team"/ | 8 countries competed in 2016 South Asian Games.<ref name="team"/> | ||
[[File:South Asian Games participating countries.PNG|thumb|right|Participating nations]] | [[File:South Asian Games participating countries.PNG|thumb|right|Participating nations]] | ||
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==Medal tally== | ==Medal tally== | ||
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''After Doping Test Result.''{{Medals table | |||
{{Medals table | |||
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| host = | | host =IND | ||
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| event = 2016 South Asian Games | | event = 2016 South Asian Games | ||
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| gold_IND = | | gold_IND = 188 | silver_IND = 92 | bronze_IND = 28 | host_IND = yes | ||
| gold_SRI = 25 | silver_SRI = | | gold_SRI = 25 | silver_SRI = 64 | bronze_SRI = 98 | ||
| gold_PAK = 12 | silver_PAK = | | gold_PAK = 12 | silver_PAK = 35 | bronze_PAK = 57 | ||
| gold_AFG = 7 | silver_AFG = 9 | bronze_AFG = 19 | | gold_AFG = 7 | silver_AFG = 9 | bronze_AFG = 19 | ||
| gold_BAN = 4 | silver_BAN = | | gold_BAN = 4 | silver_BAN = 16 | bronze_BAN = 55 | ||
| gold_NEP = 3| silver_NEP = 23 | bronze_NEP = | | gold_NEP = 3| silver_NEP = 23 | bronze_NEP = 35 | ||
| gold_MDV = 0 | silver_MDV = 2 | bronze_MDV = 1 | | gold_MDV = 0 | silver_MDV = 2 | bronze_MDV = 1 | ||
| gold_BHU = 0 | silver_BHU = 1 | bronze_BHU = 15 | | gold_BHU = 0 | silver_BHU = 1 | bronze_BHU = 15 | ||
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|title=Delhi to host 2012 South Asian Games | |title=Delhi to host 2012 South Asian Games | ||
|access-date=2010-03-07 | |access-date=2010-03-07 | ||
}}</ref> 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 | }}</ref> 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".<ref name="Del">{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/sports/report/ioa-postpones-south-asian-games/20111216.htm|publisher=Rediff|title=IOA postpones South Asian Games, scraps recent committees|date=16 December 2011|access-date=6 February 2012}}</ref> In April 2012, the IOA sent letters to all the [[National Olympic Committee]]s (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]], [[equestrianism|equestrian]], [[gymnastics]] and the [[triathlon]] to the Games schedule.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://myrepublica.com/portal/index.php?action=news_details&news_id=33797 | title=India proposes mid-Feb for hosting South Asian Games | publisher=My Republica | date=11 April 2012 | access-date=17 April 2012 | author=Khatiwada, Nabin | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120413003906/http://www.myrepublica.com/portal/index.php?action=news_details&news_id=33797 | archive-date=13 April 2012 | url-status=dead | df=dmy-all }}</ref> As of January 2013, host city and dates of the games were not yet confirmed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-10-155789-SAG-may-be-shifted-from-India |title=The News International: Latest News Breaking, Pakistan News |access-date=7 February 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150204001557/http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-10-155789-SAG-may-be-shifted-from-India |archive-date=4 February 2015 }}</ref> | ||
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.<ref>[http://www.sundaytimes.lk/sport-news/31789-athletics-south-asian-games-in-danger.html Athletics: South Asian Games in danger ] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130621145842/http://sundaytimes.lk/sport-news/31789-athletics-south-asian-games-in-danger.html |date=2013-06-21 }}. ''Sunday Times'' (Sri Lanka). Retrieved on 2013-06-19.</ref> | 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.<ref>[http://www.sundaytimes.lk/sport-news/31789-athletics-south-asian-games-in-danger.html Athletics: South Asian Games in danger ] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130621145842/http://sundaytimes.lk/sport-news/31789-athletics-south-asian-games-in-danger.html |date=2013-06-21 }}. ''Sunday Times'' (Sri Lanka). Retrieved on 2013-06-19.</ref> | ||
2 years later, on 11 February 2014, the [[International Olympic Committee]] decided to lift the ban. <ref>{{cite web|title=Indian athletes at Sochi 2014 able to compete under own flag after Olympic suspension lifted|url=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|access-date=13 February 2014}}</ref> Up until now, the Indian side competed in Olympic events such as the [[Winter Olympic Games 2010|Winter Olympic Games]] as independent participants. | 2 years later, on 11 February 2014, the [[International Olympic Committee]] decided to lift the ban.<ref>{{cite web|title=Indian athletes at Sochi 2014 able to compete under own flag after Olympic suspension lifted|url=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|access-date=13 February 2014}}</ref> Up until now, the Indian side competed in Olympic events such as the [[Winter Olympic Games 2010|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 | 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.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Uncertainty over SAG ends; Guwahati, Shillong to co-host Games|url = http://zeenews.india.com/sports/others/uncertainty-over-sag-ends-guwahati-shillong-to-co-host-games_1608162.html|access-date = 2015-07-03}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = South Asian Games to be held from Dec 10-20|url = http://zeenews.india.com/sports/others/south-asian-games-to-be-held-from-dec-10-20_1618814.html|access-date = 2015-07-03}}</ref> However, this was postponed even further to a tentative date of February 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|title = 12th South Asian Games to be postponed further|url = http://zeenews.india.com/sports/others/12th-south-asian-games-to-be-postponed-further_1626839.html|access-date = 2015-08-13}}</ref> | ||
[[United Liberation Front of Assam|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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Ulfa-anti-talks-faction-gives-support-to-South-Asian-Games/articleshow/50808778.cms|title=Ulfa anti-talks faction gives support to South Asian Games - The Times of India|access-date=28 October 2016}}</ref> | [[United Liberation Front of Assam|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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Ulfa-anti-talks-faction-gives-support-to-South-Asian-Games/articleshow/50808778.cms|title=Ulfa anti-talks faction gives support to South Asian Games - The Times of India|access-date=28 October 2016}}</ref> | ||
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===Further political interference=== | ===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.<ref>{{cite web|title=South Asian Games: Organisers scrap basketball event|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report-south-asian-games-organisers-scrap-basketball-event-2175816|website=dnaindia|access-date=10 February 2016}}</ref> | 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.<ref>{{cite web|title=South Asian Games: Organisers scrap basketball event|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report-south-asian-games-organisers-scrap-basketball-event-2175816|website=dnaindia|access-date=10 February 2016}}</ref> | ||
== Doping at the 2016 South Asian Games == | |||
On february 7, 2016 after completion of [[Squash at the 2016 South Asian Games|squash event]], [[Nasir Iqbal]] was asked to give his sample by [[World Anti-Doping Agency|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 at the 2016 South Asian Games|Squash]] Men's Singles Gold-medalist Title.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-07-01|title=Wada bans Nasir Iqbal for four years|url=https://nation.com.pk/01-Jul-2017/wada-bans-nasir-iqbal-for-four-years|access-date=2021-11-16|website=The Nation|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Banerjee|first=Sudeshna|title=Dope cloud over Pakistan's South Asian Games squash champion Nasir Iqbal|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/squash/dope-cloud-over-south-asian-games-squash-champion-from-pakistan|access-date=2021-11-16|website=www.sportskeeda.com|language=en-us}}</ref> | |||
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|[[Nasir Iqbal]] | |||
|{{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Pakistan at the 2019 South Asian Games|Pakistan]] | |||
| [[Squash at the 2016 South Asian Games|Squash]] | |||
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|{{Gold1}} Gold | |||
|{{Flagicon|PAK}} [[Farhan Zaman]] | |||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20160320184016/http://www.southasiangames2016.com/ Official website] | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20160320184016/http://www.southasiangames2016.com/ Official website] | ||
*[http://www.webcast.gov.in/sag2016/ Video catchup on all events] | *[http://www.webcast.gov.in/sag2016/ Video catchup on all events] | ||
*[http://southasiangames2016.nic.in/includes/SAG_Final_Results.pdf Final Results] | |||
{{South Asian Games}} | {{South Asian Games}} | ||
Revision as of 21:25, 5 May 2022
 Official logo of XII South Asian Games. | |
| Host city | Guwahati and Shillong |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| Motto | "Play for Peace, Progress and Prosperity" |
| Nations participating | 8 |
| Athletes participating | 2,672 |
| Events | 226 in 22 sports |
| Opening ceremony | 5 February (Guwahati) 6 February (Shillong) |
| Closing ceremony | 16 February |
| Officially opened by | Narendra Modi Prime Minister of India |
| Officially closed by | Sarbananda Sonowal |
| Main venue | Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium (Guwahati) Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Shillong) |
| Website | southasiangames2016 |
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.[1] A total of 2,672 athletes competed in 226 events over 22 sports.[2] Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 2016 South Asian Games in Guwahati on 5 February 2016.[3][4] India continued its dominance in the game's medal tally with a staggering 308 medals including 188 gold medals.[5]
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.[6]
Logo, Mascot and Anthem
The Mascot
On 19 December 2015, Tikhor the baby Indian Rhino was unveiled to the public as the official mascot for the 2016 South Asian Games.[7] According to the organising committee, Tikhor carries the message of Peace, Progress, and Prosperity in the South Asian region.[8][9] 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.[10]
The Games
Sports
There are 228 events in 23 sports scheduled to be held.[2] A total of 764 medals (228 gold, 228 silver and 308 bronze medals) are on offer in 2016 South Asian Games.[11]
Participating nations
8 countries competed in 2016 South Asian Games.[2]
- File:Flag of Afghanistan.svg Afghanistan (254 athletes)
Bangladesh (409)
Bhutan (87)
India (519)
Maldives (184)
Nepal (398)
Pakistan (337)
Sri Lanka (484)
Shillong
Guwahati
Location of events in 2016 South Asian Games in India
Medal tally
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Calendar
Competition scheduled accurate as of 5 February 2016.[12]
| OC | Opening ceremony | ● | Event competitions | 1 | Event finals | CC | Closing ceremony |
| February 2016 | 5th Fri |
6th Sat |
7th Sun |
8th Mon |
9th Tue |
10th Wed |
11th Thu |
12th Fri |
13th Sat |
14th Sun |
15th Mon |
16th Tue |
Gold medals |
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 Archery
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● | ● | ● | 4 | 4 | 8 | |||||||
 Athletics
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10 | 13 | 12 | 2 | 37 | ||||||||
 Badminton
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● | 2 | ● | ● | 5 | 7 | |||||||
 Boxing
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1 | ● | ● | 0 | |||||||||
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2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | ||||||||
 Field hockey
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● | ● | ● | ● | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||
 Football
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● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | 2 | 2 | ||
 Handball
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● | ● | ● | ● | ● | 2 | 2 | ||||||
 Judo
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6 | 6 | 12 | ||||||||||
 Kabaddi
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● | ● | ● | ● | 2 | 2 | |||||||
 Kho-Kho
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● | ● | ● | 2 | 2 | ||||||||
 Shooting
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2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13 | ||||||
 Squash
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● | ● | 2 | ● | 2 | 4 | |||||||
 Swimming
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8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 38 | |||||||
 Table tennis
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● | 2 | ● | 1 | 4 | 7 | |||||||
 Taekwondo
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4 | 5 | 4 | 13 | |||||||||
 Tennis
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● | ● | ● | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||||||
 Triathlon
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2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
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● | ● | ● | ● | 2 | 2 | |||||||
 Weightlifting
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4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | ||||||||
 Wrestling
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5 | 5 | 6 | 16 | |||||||||
 Wushu
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 0 | |||||||
 Ceremonies
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OC | OC | CC | ||||||||||
| Total gold medals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cumulative Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| February 2016 | 5th Fri |
6th Sat |
7th Sun |
8th Mon |
9th Tue |
10th Wed |
11th Thu |
12th Fri |
13th Sat |
14th Sun |
15th Mon |
16th Tue |
Gold medals |
Controversy
IOA ban and delay
Initially, the Games were expected to be held in October, 2012.[13] 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".[14] 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.[15] As of January 2013, host city and dates of the games were not yet confirmed.[16]
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.[17]
2 years later, on 11 February 2014, the International Olympic Committee decided to lift the ban.[18] 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.[19][20] However, this was postponed even further to a tentative date of February 2016.[21]
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.[22]
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".[23][24]
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.[25][26][27] Afghanistan and Pakistan basketball teams will not participate.[28] Union Home ministry had sanctioned ₹60 crore (US$8.4 million) to the police authorities to upgrade their security apparatus for the South Asian Games.[29]
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.[30]
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.[31]
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.[32][33]
| Name | NOC | Sport | Stripped Off Medal | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nasir Iqbal | Pakistan
|
Squash
(Men's Singles) |
 Gold
|
Farhan Zaman
|
See also
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