2016 South Asian Games
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. A total of 2,672 athletes competed in 226 events over 22 sports. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 2016 South Asian Games in Guwahati on 5 February 2016. India continued its dominance in the game's medal tally with a staggering 308 medals including 188 gold medals.
Official logo of XII South Asian Games. | |
| Host city | Guwahati and Shillong |
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| Country | India |
| Motto | "Play for Peace, Progress and Prosperity" |
| Nations | 8 |
| Athletes | 2,672 |
| Events | 226 in 22 sports |
| Opening | 5 February (Guwahati) 6 February (Shillong) |
| Closing | 16 February |
| Opened by | Narendra Modi Prime Minister of India |
| Closed by | Sarbananda Sonowal |
| Main venue | Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium (Guwahati) Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Shillong) |
| Website | southasiangames2016 |
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