TABLE TENNIS 5th-16th February, Guwahati & Shillong PLAY FOR PEACE, PROGRESS & PROSPERITY 5th-16th FEBRUARY, GUWAHATI & SHILLONG INDIA PLAY FOR PEACE, PROGRESS & PROSPERITY TABLE TENNIS 2 Welcome Message ndia is once again proudly hosting the South Asian IGames in the cities of Guwahati and Shillong. The Organising Committee of the 12th South Asian Games (OC-SAG) takes immense pleasure in presenting this Technical Handbook to you. Through this Handbook, we reserve to express our utmost gratitude to the South Asia Olympic Council (SAOC), the participating nations and the International Sports Federations (IF’s) for their close co-operation and support. Since, India promised its regional partners to deliver a remarkable multi- sporting festival in the stadia across Guwahati and Shillong, the OC-SAG has set the following objectives for itself to make the Games a memorable sporting extravaganza: 1. To deliver the best ever South Asian Games and leave behind an impressionable experience for everyone 2. To standardise every Games event and provide the best facilities to the participating athletes from the region at the highest level 3. To conduct the competitions with strict adherence to the Rules and Regulations of SAOC, Asian Federations (AF’s) and IF’s 4. To provide best hospitality services to all our guests and make the 12th South Asian Games 2016 not only successful but an equally memorable event We are confi dent that all the athletes, Games offi cials and new visitors to our country will take away fond memories, new friendships and wonderful experiences of their time in Guwahati and Shillong. N. Ramachandran President- Indian Olympic Association (IOA) & Co-chairman OC-SAG TABLE TENNIS 3 TABLE TENNIS 4 Message from Indian Olympic Association he South Asian Games (SAG) are being held in India for the third time. TIt is the fi rst time an international event of this magnitude has come to the North East of India. Guwahati and Shillong shall be the host cities for the Games. The Games were previously hosted by Calcutta and Madras in 1987 and 1995 respectively. In this twelth edition of the international multi-sport extravaganza, we are expecting more than 4000 athletes from eight participating countries who will compete across 23 sporting disciplines. A great deal of planning is being undertaken by a body of experienced and dedicated workforce comprising members of the Organising Committee, Indian Olympic Association, the National Sports Federations, the Government of India and also the state governments of Assam and Meghalaya to ensure that the 12th South Asian Games 2016 are organised with due earnest and delivered successfully. I am fully confi dent that the athletes, offi cial, spectators and media will avail the best of services to enjoy this historic sporting spectacle. I wish all the best to each of the participating athletes. Be modest in your victory and gracious in defeat, and above all, enjoy the Games. Rajeev Mehta Secretary General- IOA & Co-convener OC-SAG TABLE TENNIS 5 TABLE TENNIS 6 Contents Competition Schedule 8 SAOC Member Countries 10 Stakeholders 12 I. Indian Olympic Association (IOA) 12 II. Govt. of India 13 III. State Govt. of Assam 13 IV. State Govt. of Meghalaya 13 V. Organising Committee 14 Competition Information 15 About India 25 I. General Information 25 II. Map of India 26 III. Visiting North East India 27 IV. Map of Guwahati 30 V. Map of Shillong 30 TABLE TENNIS 7 COMPETITION SCHEDULE Day 1 Sr. CITY Sport Venue 5th Feb No. Fri Opening & Closing Indira Gandhi AthleƟ cs Stadium, Sarusajai Sports Complex 1 • Ceremonies 2 AthleƟ cs Indira Gandhi AthleƟ cs Stadium, Sarusajai Sports Complex 3 Basketball Nabin Ch. Bordoloi AC Indoor Stadium, Sarusajai 4 Cycling NH-37 Football (M) Nehru Stadium, R.G. Baruah Sports Complex and 5 Indira Gandhi AthleƟ cs Stadium, Sarusajai Sports Complex 6 Handball LNIPE, Tepesia, Sonapur 7 Hockey Moullana MD. Tayabullah Hockey Stadium, Bhetapara 8 Kabaddi DTRP Indoor Stadium, R.G. Baruah Sports Complex, Ulubari 9 Kho Kho LNIPE Indoor Stadium, Tepesia, Sonapur GUWAHATI 10 ShooƟ ng ShooƟ ng Range, Kahilipara 11 Squash R. G. Baruah Sports Complex, Ulubari 12 Swimming Dr. Zakir Hussain AquaƟ c Complex,Sarusajai Sports Complex 13 Tennis All Assam Tennis AssociaƟ on, Chachal, VIP Road 14 Triathlon Dr. Zakir Hussain AquaƟ c Complex, Sarusajai Sports Complex 15 Volleyball Nabin Ch. Bordoloi Indoor Stadium, Sarusajai Sports Complex • 16 WeightliŌ ing Bhogeshwari Phukanani Indoor Stadium, Dispur 17 Wrestling DTRP Indoor Stadium, R.G. Baruah Sports Complex, Ulubari Opening and Closing Jawaharlal Nehru Sports Complex 1 Ceremony 2 Archery JLN Sports Complex Polo Ground, Shillong • Badminton SAI-SAG Centre, NEHU Campus, MulƟ purpose Hall 3 Boxing SAI-SAG Centre, NEHU Campus, MulƟ purpose Hall 4 Football (W) Jawaharlal Nehru Sports Complex 5 Judo Jawaharlal Nehru Sports Complex, Indoor Hall SHILLONG 6 Table Tennis Jawaharlal Nehru Sports Complex, Indoor Hall 7 Taekwondo NEIGHRIHMS Indoor Stadium 8 Wushu Indoor Hall, Assam Rifl es, Shillong The above schedule and venues may be changed subject to unavoidable circumstances TABLE TENNIS 8 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 6th Feb 7th Feb 8th Feb 9th Feb 10th Feb 11th Feb 12th Feb 13th Feb 14th Feb 15th Feb 16th Feb Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue • •••• •••••• •••• •••••••••• •••••• ••••••• ••••• •••• •••••• ••••• ••••• ••••• •• •••• •••• ••• • •••• ••••• •••• ••••••••• •• ••••• ••• •••• TABLE TENNIS 9 South Asia Olympic Council (SAOC) S O L I U C T N H U A O S C IA OLYMPIC The South Asia Olympic Council (SAOC), recognised by OCA, is the governing body of all sports in South Asia. The mission of SAOC is to organise and encourage sports in South Asia. Besides sports, the SAOC promotes Olympic values such as fair play, respect for others, friendship and goodwill among the youth of South Asia. The SAG in all their modalities are the exclusive properties of the SAOC. It will ensure the regular celebration of the SAG and provide fair and impartial competition. SAOC Member Countries consists of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. SAOC Member Countries Country Code Afghanistan AFG Bangladesh BAN Bhutan BHU India IND Maldives MDV Nepal NEP Sri Lanka SRI Pakistan PAK TABLE TENNIS 10 Afghanistan Bangladesh Bhutan India Maldives Nepal Pakistan Sri Lanka TABLE TENNIS 11 STAKEHOLDERS Indian Olympic Association (IOA) Indian Olympic Association is the apex umbrella body for sports bodies in India and is responsible for preparing and selecting athletes for all major international events. The Games were allotted to IOA by the SAOC and are being hosted under the aegis of the IOA with the support of Government of India and State Governments of Assam and Meghalaya. The IOA has constituted the Games Technical Conduct Committee (GTCC) to manage and supervise the technical conduct of the Games and to ensure that the Games are held in accordance with International Federations rules and regulations and the constitution of South Asian Games. The IOA is committed to collaborating with the National Sports Federations and the Government of India, to prepare the best possible team for the 12th South Asian Games. TABLE TENNIS 12 Ministry of Youth Aff airs & Sports, Government of India GOVERNMENT OF INDIA Ministry of Youth Aff airs & Sports is the nodal agency of the Government of India for the development & promotion of sports in the country. The ministry is providing all support for the 12th South Asian Games. It has a key role as mentioned below for the successful delivery of the Games. • Providing funds to the Government of Assam, Government of Meghalaya and other stakeholders for sport and related infrastructure as well as to the Organising Committee for the conduct of the Games. • Reviewing and monitoring the delivery of the Games through the Internal Working Group, a Committee headed by Mr. Rajiv Yadav, Secretary (Sports), MoYAS, Government of India. • Providing assistance for obtaining approvals from MHA, MEA and MoCA for visa purposes and necessary support required at Guwahati Airport. State Governments of Assam & Meghalaya The State Governments of Assam & Meghalaya are the key delivery partners of the Games, which are responsible for venue development as well as local support such as security, medical facilities, etc for the Games. The host Governments will be making all arrangements for providing an enjoyable experience to all the visitors during the Games. TABLE TENNIS 13 Organising Committee – 12th South Asian Games 2016 The OC-SAG is the apex committee for the management and organisation of the Games. The OC-SAG was set-up on 29th June, 2015 under the chairmanship of Mr. Sarbananda Sonowal, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Youth Aff airs & Sports, Government of India and Mr. N. Ramachandran, President IOA is the co-chairman. Mr. Jarnail Singh is the Secretary General and Mr. Rajeev Mehta, Secretary General IOA is the Co-convenor of the OC-SAG. The GTCC constituted by the IOA is headed by Dr. Akhilesh Das Gupta, Vice-President IOA; and Mr. Rakesh Gupta and Dr. S. M. Bali, Joint-Secretaries IOA are the Deputy Chairpersons. Mr. Injeti Srinivas, Director General – Sports Authority of India (SAI) is the CEO (Guwahati) and Mr. R. K. Sharma is the CEO (Shillong) for the Games. The OC-SAG is the organisation responsible for the conduct and delivery of these games. OC-SAG is currently comprised of 16 functional areas namely: 1. Accommodation 9. Procurement 2. Accreditation 10. Offi ce Administration 3. Ceremonies 11. Security 4. Communications 12. Sport 5. Coordination, Planning & Project 13. Technology Management 6. Finance 14. Transport 7. Marketing 15. Venue Development, Overlays & Operations 8. Medical & Anti-Doping 16. Volunteers TABLE TENNIS 14 Competition History: Table Tennis Table tennis fi rst appeared at the Rome 1960 Paralympic Games and took almost 30 years to fi nally become an Olympic sport, in Seoul 1988.