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{{Short description|none}}
{{Short description|Multi-sport event}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2017}}
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{{Infobox games
{{Infobox games
| name                   = XII South Asian Games
| name               = XII South Asian Games
| logo                   = 2016 South Asian Games Logo.png
| logo               = 2016 South Asian Games Logo.png
| size                   = 250px
| size               =
| caption               = Official logo of '''XII South Asian Games'''.
| caption           =  
| host city              = [[Guwahati]] and [[Shillong]]
| host_city          = [[Guwahati]] and [[Shillong]]
| country               = [[India]]
| country           = [[India]]
| motto                 = "Play for Peace, Progress and Prosperity"
| motto             = ''Play for Peace, Progress and Prosperity''
| nations participating  = [[#Participating nations|8]]
| nations           = [[#Participating nations|8]]
| teams participating    =  
| teams             =
| debuting countries    =
| debuting_countries =  
| athletes participating = 2,672
| athletes           = 2,672
| events                 = 226 in 22 [[sports]]
| events             = 226 in 22 [[sports]]
| opening ceremony      = 5 February {{smaller|([[Guwahati]])}}<br/>6 February {{smaller|([[Shillong]])}}
| opening           = 5 February {{smaller|([[Guwahati]])}}<br/>6 February {{smaller|([[Shillong]])}}
| closing ceremony      = 16 February
| closing           = 16 February
| officially opened by  = [[Narendra Modi]] <br> [[Prime Minister of India]]
| opened_by          = [[Narendra Modi]] <br> [[Prime Minister of India]]
| Officially closed by  = [[Sarbananda Sonowal]]
| closed_by          = [[Sarbananda Sonowal]]
| athlete's oath        =  
| athlete_oath      =  
| judge's oath          =  
| judge_oath        =  
| torch lighter          =  
| torch_lighter      =  
| Paralympic torch      =  
| Paralympic_torch  =  
| Queen's Baton          = <!-- for Commonwealth Games only -->
| Queens_Baton      = <!-- for Commonwealth Games only -->
| stadium               = [[Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium]] ([[Guwahati]])<br/>[[Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Shillong)]]
| stadium           = [[Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium]], [[Guwahati]]<br/>[[Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Shillong)|Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium]], [[Shillong]]
| Paralympic stadium    =  
| Paralympic_stadium =  
| length                 =  
| length             =  
| indprize              =  
| ind_prize          =  
| tmprize                =  
| team_prize        =  
| website               = {{URL|http://southasiangames2016.nic.in/}}
| website           = {{URL|http://southasiangames2016.nic.in/|Website}}
| previous              = ''[[2010 South Asian Games|2010 Dhaka]]''
| previous           =
| next                  = ''[[2019 South Asian Games|2019 Kathmandu & Pokhara]]''
| next               =
| SpreviousS            =  
| SpreviousS        = [[2010 South Asian Games|2010 Dhaka]]
| SnextS                =
| SnextS            = [[2019 South Asian Games|2019 Kathmandu-Pokhara]]
| Sprevious             =  
| Sprevious          = [[2011 South Asian Winter Games|2011 Dehradun-Auli]]
| Snext                  =
| Snext             =
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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|date=17 February 2016 }}</ref>


==Host selection==
==Host selection==
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===The Mascot===
===The Mascot===
 
[[File:Tikhor the Rhino.png|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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/where-the-saf-games-are-the-most-visible-contest-is-congress-vs-bjp/|title=At the SAF Games in Guwahati, the most visible contest is Congress vs BJP|date=4 February 2016|work=The Indian Express|access-date=7 February 2016}}</ref> According to the organising committee, Tikhor carries the message of Peace, Progress, and Prosperity in the South Asian region.<ref>{{Cite web|title = LOGO & MASCOT launch in Shillong - The Lantern Festival {{!}} Facebook|url = https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.162855090740290.1073741832.141533382872461&type=3|website = www.facebook.com|access-date = 2016-01-17}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = LOGO and MASCOT of 12th South Asian Games, 2016 Launched At Guwahati|url = http://pib.nic.in/newsite/mberel.aspx?relid=133132|website = pib.nic.in|access-date = 2016-01-18}}</ref> This is in line with the official motto, "Play for Peace, Progress and Prosperity".
On 19 December 2015, Tikhor the baby [[Indian Rhino]] was unveiled to the public as the official mascot for the 2016 South Asian Games.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/where-the-saf-games-are-the-most-visible-contest-is-congress-vs-bjp/|title=At the SAF Games in Guwahati, the most visible contest is Congress vs BJP|date=4 February 2016|work=The Indian Express|access-date=7 February 2016}}</ref> According to the organising committee, Tikhor carries the message of Peace, Progress, and Prosperity in the South Asian region.<ref>{{Cite web|title = LOGO & MASCOT launch in Shillong - The Lantern Festival {{!}} Facebook|url = https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.162855090740290.1073741832.141533382872461&type=3|website = www.facebook.com|access-date = 2016-01-17}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = LOGO and MASCOT of 12th South Asian Games, 2016 Launched At Guwahati|url = http://pib.nic.in/newsite/mberel.aspx?relid=133132|website = pib.nic.in|access-date = 2016-01-18}}</ref> This is in line with the official motto, "Play for Peace, Progress and Prosperity".


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==The Games==
==The Games==
===Sports===
===Sports===
There are 228 events in 23 sports scheduled to be held.<ref name="team"/> A total of 764 medals (228 gold, 228 silver and 308 bronze medals) are on offer in 2016 South Asian Games.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/others/After-multiple-delays-South-Asian-Games-begin-on-Friday/articleshow/50849795.cms|title=After multiple delays, South Asian Games begin on Friday}}</ref>
There are 228 events in 23 sports scheduled to be held.<ref name="team"/> A total of 764 medals (228 gold, 228 silver and 308 bronze medals) are on offer in 2016 South Asian Games.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/others/After-multiple-delays-South-Asian-Games-begin-on-Friday/articleshow/50849795.cms|title=After multiple delays, South Asian Games begin on Friday|newspaper=The Times of India |date=4 February 2016 }}</ref>
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* {{GamesSport|Shooting}}
* {{GamesSport|Shooting}}
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* {{GamesSport|Squash}}
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==Calendar==
==Calendar==
Competition scheduled accurate as of 5 February 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.southasiangames2016.com/includes/media/Competition-Schedule-SAG-2016.pdf|title = Competition Schedule|access-date = 5 February 2016|website = 2016 South Asian Games}}{{Dead link|date=April 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
Competition scheduled accurate as of 5 February 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.southasiangames2016.com/includes/media/Competition-Schedule-SAG-2016.pdf|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20221105234413/http://www.southasiangames2016.com/includes/media/Competition-Schedule-SAG-2016.pdf|url-status = dead|archive-date = 5 November 2022|title = Competition Schedule|access-date = 5 February 2016|website = 2016 South Asian Games}}</ref>
{{2016 South Asian Games calendar}}
{{2016 South Asian Games calendar}}


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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|date=11 February 2014 |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 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>
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 news|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|newspaper=The Times of India |date=February 2016 |access-date=28 October 2016}}</ref>


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".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/others/FIBA-doesnt-recognise-12th-South-Asian-Games-basketball-in-jeopardy/articleshow/50831726.cms|title=FIBA doesn't recognise 12th South Asian Games, basketball in jeopardy|work=The Times of India|access-date=7 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report-south-asian-games-to-begin-tomorrow-after-several-rounds-of-delay-india-favourites-2173902|title=South Asian Games to begin tomorrow after several rounds of delay; India favourites - Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis|date=4 February 2016|access-date=28 October 2016}}</ref>
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".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/others/FIBA-doesnt-recognise-12th-South-Asian-Games-basketball-in-jeopardy/articleshow/50831726.cms|title=FIBA doesn't recognise 12th South Asian Games, basketball in jeopardy|work=The Times of India|date=3 February 2016 |access-date=7 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report-south-asian-games-to-begin-tomorrow-after-several-rounds-of-delay-india-favourites-2173902|title=South Asian Games to begin tomorrow after several rounds of delay; India favourites - Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis|date=4 February 2016|access-date=28 October 2016}}</ref>


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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/pakistani-athletes-feeling-at-home-116020400498_1.html|title=Pakistani athletes feeling at 'home'|author=Press Trust of India|date=4 February 2016|access-date=7 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/others/Pakistani-athletes-feeling-at-home/articleshow/50849524.cms|title=Pakistani athletes feeling at 'home'|work=The Times of India|access-date=7 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oneindia.com/sports/south-asian-games-pakistani-athletes-feeling-at-home-2002869.html|title=South Asian Games: Pakistani athletes feeling at 'home'|work=www.oneindia.com|access-date=7 February 2016}}</ref> Afghanistan and Pakistan basketball teams will not participate.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/sport/other-sports/12th-south-asian-games-afghanistan-stays-away-pakistan-to-follow-suit/article8194619.ece|title=12th South Asian Games: Afghanistan stays away, Pakistan to follow suit|author=Stan Rayan|work=The Hindu|access-date=7 February 2016}}</ref> Union Home ministry had sanctioned {{INRConvert|60|c}} to the police authorities to upgrade their security apparatus for the South Asian Games.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/other-sports/south-asian-games-provides-much-needed-modernisation-to-security-forces/story-WDw4yLZ9sxgwT4jQn0rIXP.html|title=South Asian Games provides much-needed modernisation to security forces}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/pakistani-athletes-feeling-at-home-116020400498_1.html|title=Pakistani athletes feeling at 'home'|author=Press Trust of India|date=4 February 2016|access-date=7 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/others/Pakistani-athletes-feeling-at-home/articleshow/50849524.cms|title=Pakistani athletes feeling at 'home'|work=The Times of India|date=4 February 2016 |access-date=7 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oneindia.com/sports/south-asian-games-pakistani-athletes-feeling-at-home-2002869.html|title=South Asian Games: Pakistani athletes feeling at 'home'|work=www.oneindia.com|access-date=7 February 2016}}</ref> Afghanistan and Pakistan basketball teams will not participate.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/sport/other-sports/12th-south-asian-games-afghanistan-stays-away-pakistan-to-follow-suit/article8194619.ece|title=12th South Asian Games: Afghanistan stays away, Pakistan to follow suit|author=Stan Rayan|work=The Hindu|date=4 February 2016 |access-date=7 February 2016}}</ref> Union Home ministry had sanctioned {{INRConvert|60|c}} to the police authorities to upgrade their security apparatus for the South Asian Games.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/other-sports/south-asian-games-provides-much-needed-modernisation-to-security-forces/story-WDw4yLZ9sxgwT4jQn0rIXP.html|title=South Asian Games provides much-needed modernisation to security forces|date=28 February 2016 }}</ref>


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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/sport/south-asian-games-india-gives-special-concession-to-pak-athletes/article8193743.ece|title=India gives special concession to Pak athletes for South Asian Games|author=PTI|work=The Hindu|access-date=7 February 2016}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/sport/south-asian-games-india-gives-special-concession-to-pak-athletes/article8193743.ece|title=India gives special concession to Pak athletes for South Asian Games|author=PTI|work=The Hindu|date=4 February 2016 |access-date=7 February 2016}}</ref>


===Further political interference===
===Further political interference===
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== Doping at the 2016 South Asian Games ==
== 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.
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>
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>
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XII South Asian Games
CountryIndia
MottoPlay for Peace, Progress and Prosperity
Events226 in 22 sports
Main venueIndira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong
WebsiteWebsite
Summer
Winter

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

The Mascot[edit | edit source]

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.[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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

Sports[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

8 countries competed in 2016 South Asian Games.[2]

Participating nations
2016 South Asian Games is located in India
Guwahati
Guwahati
Shillong
Shillong
Location of events in 2016 South Asian Games in India

Medal tally[edit | edit source]

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Calendar[edit | edit source]

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
Archery ● ● ● 4 4 8
Athletics 10 13 12 2 37
Badminton ● 2 ● ● 5 7
Boxing 1 ● ● 0
Cycling 2 2 2 2 8
Field hockey ● ● ● ● 1 1 2
Football ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 2 2
Handball ● ● ● ● ● 2 2
Judo 6 6 12
Kabaddi ● ● ● ● 2 2
Kho-Kho ● ● ● 2 2
Shooting 2 3 2 3 1 2 13
Squash ● ● 2 ● 2 4
Swimming 8 7 7 8 8 38
Table tennis ● 2 ● 1 4 7
Taekwondo 4 5 4 13
Tennis ● ● ● 3 2 5
Triathlon 2 1 3
Volleyball ● ● ● ● 2 2
Weightlifting 4 4 4 2 0
Wrestling 5 5 6 16
Wushu 1 2 3 4 5 0
Ceremonies 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[edit | edit source]

IOA ban and delay[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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]

Name NOC Sport Stripped Off Medal Awarded
Nasir Iqbal Pakistan Pakistan Squash

(Men's Singles)

1st place, gold medalist(s) Gold Pakistan Farhan Zaman

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "South Asian Games to held from Feb 5-16 in Guwahati, Shillong". Zee News. 25 October 2015. Retrieved 29 December 2015.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Sri Lanka to field 484 athletes in 23 disciplines". Daily news. Colombo, Sri Lanka. 30 December 2015. Retrieved 30 December 2015.
  3. ↑ "South Asian Games budget up because of terror threat".
  4. ↑ "South Asian Games sets in with 'digital' evening". The Indian Express. 7 February 2016. Retrieved 7 February 2016.
  5. ↑ "At South Asian Games, it wasn't just the gold that glittered". 17 February 2016.
  6. ↑ "South Asian Games to be postponed further". Times of India. New Delhi, India. 8 July 2015. Retrieved 30 December 2015.
  7. ↑ "At the SAF Games in Guwahati, the most visible contest is Congress vs BJP". The Indian Express. 4 February 2016. Retrieved 7 February 2016.
  8. ↑ "LOGO & MASCOT launch in Shillong - The Lantern Festival | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
  9. ↑ "LOGO and MASCOT of 12th South Asian Games, 2016 Launched At Guwahati". pib.nic.in. Retrieved 18 January 2016.
  10. ↑ "South Asian Games 2016". www.southasiangames2016.com. Archived from the original on 20 March 2016. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
  11. ↑ "After multiple delays, South Asian Games begin on Friday". The Times of India. 4 February 2016.
  12. ↑ "Competition Schedule" (PDF). 2016 South Asian Games. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 November 2022. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
  13. ↑ "Delhi to host 2012 South Asian Games". The Economic Times. 10 February 2010. Retrieved 7 March 2010.
  14. ↑ "IOA postpones South Asian Games, scraps recent committees". Rediff. 16 December 2011. Retrieved 6 February 2012.
  15. ↑ Khatiwada, Nabin (11 April 2012). "India proposes mid-Feb for hosting South Asian Games". My Republica. Archived from the original on 13 April 2012. Retrieved 17 April 2012.
  16. ↑ "The News International: Latest News Breaking, Pakistan News". Archived from the original on 4 February 2015. Retrieved 7 February 2016.
  17. ↑ Athletics: South Asian Games in danger Archived 2013-06-21 at the Wayback Machine. Sunday Times (Sri Lanka). Retrieved on 2013-06-19.
  18. ↑ "Indian athletes at Sochi 2014 able to compete under own flag after Olympic suspension lifted". 11 February 2014. Retrieved 13 February 2014.
  19. ↑ "Uncertainty over SAG ends; Guwahati, Shillong to co-host Games". Retrieved 3 July 2015.
  20. ↑ "South Asian Games to be held from Dec 10-20". Retrieved 3 July 2015.
  21. ↑ "12th South Asian Games to be postponed further". Retrieved 13 August 2015.
  22. ↑ "Ulfa anti-talks faction gives support to South Asian Games - The Times of India". The Times of India. February 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
  23. ↑ "FIBA doesn't recognise 12th South Asian Games, basketball in jeopardy". The Times of India. 3 February 2016. Retrieved 7 February 2016.
  24. ↑ "South Asian Games to begin tomorrow after several rounds of delay; India favourites - Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis". 4 February 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
  25. ↑ Press Trust of India (4 February 2016). "Pakistani athletes feeling at 'home'". Retrieved 7 February 2016.
  26. ↑ "Pakistani athletes feeling at 'home'". The Times of India. 4 February 2016. Retrieved 7 February 2016.
  27. ↑ "South Asian Games: Pakistani athletes feeling at 'home'". www.oneindia.com. Retrieved 7 February 2016.
  28. ↑ Stan Rayan (4 February 2016). "12th South Asian Games: Afghanistan stays away, Pakistan to follow suit". The Hindu. Retrieved 7 February 2016.
  29. ↑ "South Asian Games provides much-needed modernisation to security forces". 28 February 2016.
  30. ↑ PTI (4 February 2016). "India gives special concession to Pak athletes for South Asian Games". The Hindu. Retrieved 7 February 2016.
  31. ↑ "South Asian Games: Organisers scrap basketball event". dnaindia. Retrieved 10 February 2016.
  32. ↑ "Wada bans Nasir Iqbal for four years". The Nation. 1 July 2017. Retrieved 16 November 2021.

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