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Ei Prithibi Ek Krirangan* * Assamese song by Late Shri Bhupen Hazarika, English translation on back inside cover. Foreword Sarbananda Sonowal N. Ramachandran Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports (I/C) President, SAOC & IOA, Government of India Co- Chairman, OC - SAG & Chairman OC - SAG When the decision to host the 12th South Asian Games in Guwahati & Shillong was taken, it was met with a lot of skepticism as to whether the cities will be able to host the Games at such a short notice. However, where there is a will there is a way and it was demonstrated by everyone who was part of the Games and contributed to the successful conduct of the Games. The conduct of the 12th South Asian Games in Guwahati & I thank the Union Government of India, especially the Prime Minster, Ministry of Shillong was a grand success. The standards of the various Home Affairs, Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting sports disciplines have also been raised during the Games. and Ministry of Civil Aviation for providing all the necessary support for the conduct of the Games. I thank the State Governments of Assam & Meghalaya A record number of 3500 athletes and officials participated who left no stone unturned for the development of the infrastructure in a very in the Games. short time and for providing all necessary support to the Organizing Committee of the Games. A special thanks goes out to the Indian Olympic Association and I thank the Hon’ble Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports, the National Sport Federations for the flawless manner in which the technical Government of India and his entire team who spared no conduct of the Games happened. I also thank the National Olympic Committees efforts along with the Indian Olympic Association to make of all the participating countries for sending their contingents in large numbers these Games an astounding success. My sincere thanks which made the Games a sporting spectacle to remember. to the National Sport Federations and the State Olympic I congratulate all the athletes who participated in the Games and brought Associations whose relentless support ensured the success laurels for their nations. The fact that the Games were played in true sportsman spirit is something for everyone to be proud of, the message of “Play for Peace, of the Games. Progress & Prosperity” was carried all over South Asia through the 3500 The 12th South Asian Games would not have been a participating athletes & officials. I also congratulate the people of Assam & Meghalaya for showcasing the culture of the North Eastern region on the global success without the active support and assistance rendered stage. The 3000+ volunteers who played the most crucial role in this regard by by the State Governments of Assam & Meghalaya. connecting the Games with local culture deserve a special acknowledgement. The workforce of around 500 which assembled from all over the country also Finally, on behalf of the IOA, I wish to thank all the volunteers needs to be congratulated for the hard work put in to make the Games the best who worked day and night to make the 12th South Asian South Asian Games ever. Games a memorable event. 16th February 2016 brought the curtains down on a very special occasion in the history of the North East of the country but I am sure that the 12th South Asian Games will prove to be the stepping stone for more sports events in the region and will also inspire a generation of new sports heroes from the region who will bring glory to the country. I also believe that sports will play a crucial role in the unity of the South Asian Region and the future editions of the Games will further strengthen the bond of friendship and brotherhood amongst the 8 South Asian countries. 2 Foreword Rajiv Yadav Rajeev Mehta Secretary Sports Secretary General, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports Indian Olympic Association Government of India ports have always been an integral part of the society and he South Asia Olympic Council was established major sporting events have been known to inspire generations in 1983 with the vision to promote the Olympic to take up sports as a key component of their lives. It is with this TValues in the South Asian region. The South Asian S Games, since inception, have carried forward the ambition that the decision to host the 12th South Asian Games, in the two sports-passionate beautiful cities of Guwahati & Shillong with message of Play for Peace, Progress and Prosperity incredible potential, was taken. for the last three decades. Every edition has been a gone-ahead of its previous edition and enhanced the It gave me immense pleasure to see the way the people of both the spirit of sportsmanship amongst the athletes of South cities embraced the Games and came forward to support the Games. Asia. It was the enthusiasm of the people of these cities that made the Games such a resounding success. My heartfelt thanks to the millions In line with the goals of the Olympic Movement, the residing in the two cities. Athletes are the heart of the Games and 12th South Asian Games organised in Guwahati their spirited performances lit up the arenas and made their nations & Shillong, were held to strengthen the bond of proud with their achievements. I salute the spirit of sportsmanship friendship amongst the South Asian countries thereby demonstrated by all the athletes and I am sure that it will inspire a contributing to the development of a much better and whole generation. peaceful world. The Games embodied in the Olympic spirit, were played with friendship, solidarity and fair I sincerely, appreciate the work done by the Organising Committee play. under the astute leadership of Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Hon’ble Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports (I/C), Government of India and The Olympic activity of women in sports was well and Chairman OC-SAG. The hard work put in by the workforce to deliver truly a key feature of the 12th South Asian Games the Games in a short lead time is commendable and I am confident with the Games being the first South Asian Games that this experience will reap rich dividends for them in the future. to have men’s and women’s competitions in each and every sport. I thank all the National Olympic Lastly, the Games would not have been possible without the Committees of South Asia for sending their women support of Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of External Affairs, contingents in large numbers. Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Ministry of Civil Aviation, the state Governments of Assam and Meghalaya, Indian Olympic Lastly, I am confident that the Games will have Association and the National Sports Federations. The cooperation a lasting impression on the minds of everyone demonstrated by all the stakeholders for the conduct of the Games involved and the philosophy of Olympism will keep was unprecedented and I believe that the successful conduct of the growing in the region with the continuous growth South Asian Games has written a new chapter on organization of and development of the South Asian Games and the major sports events in the country. South Asia Olympic Council. 3 Foreword Injeti Srinivas Shri R.K. Sharma Director General, CEO Shillong Sports Authority of India & CEO-Guwahati, 12th South Asian Games he South Asian Games which cater to 8 nations which ince time immemorial, games & sports have been constitute 21% of the world population and contribute 9% to an integral part of the civilizations around the globe Tthe world economy are a landmark event which help bring Sinspiring both men and women to excel in this field. together the 8 nations on the same platform, and foster the spirit of Organized in this spirit, the 12th SA Games comprising 8 friendship & brotherhood with sports being the thread that binds South Asian countries witnessed 12 glorious days of intense them together. The South Asian region, which is going through sports competition among 3500 athletes vying to bag 789 a phase of social and economic transformation, needs to stick medals in 22 sports disciplines. In the process, many new together and the South Asian Games are a vital cog in binding South Asian Games’ records were set with majority of them the nations together. belonging to India. The Games provide an excellent platform for the athletes from the The games not only provided an excellent platform for the region to showcase their potential at the South Asian level and sportspersons from the region to exhibit their skills, stamina to reach greater heights at the international stage. The Games and mental toughness, but also provided a rare opportunity also provide an opportunity to the host cities to showcase their to the sports loving people of the beautiful and picturesque potential in the South Asian Region which can lead to favourable cities of Guwahati and Shillong to witness world class opportunities in business and tourism within the region and can athletes in action from close quarters. The whole-hearted later be taken to the global level. The nature-rich cities of Guwahati sportsmanship and intense performances exhibited by the & Shillong, which are the crowning jewels of the North East of athletes and the wholesome cheers and support rendered the country, were thus the ideal cities for the 12th South Asian by the people of the two cities in particular and North East Games and the cities delivered in a glorious manner, thanks to the in general – made the games a resounding success. combined efforts of the State Governments of both the states and most importantly the enthusiasm with which the people in both the The complex challenges posed during the conduct of the cities opened their arms to welcome the Games.

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