The events related to South Asian Games are to be held in Guwahati and Shillong till Feb.16. This is the biggest sporting extravaganza ever held in the North East India and the 1st ever gender equal South Asian Games with men and women participation in all the sports. For conduct of the games an organizing committee has been set up under the Chairmanship of Sarbananda Sonowal, Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports Government of India and N. Ramachandran President Indian Olympic Association as co - chairman. 

SAARC nations namely Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka are participating in the games. SAARC is a platform for the people of South Asia to work together in a spirit of friendship, trust and understanding so as to achieve lasting peace and prosperity of its member nations. South Asian Games play a vital role in achieving this objective. 228 events in 23 Sports disciplines will be played during the games. Total number of medals for medal tally is 228 Gold, 228 Silver and 308 Bronze medals. 16 Sports Disciplines will be played at Guwahati – Athletics, Basketball, Volleyball, Swimming, Triathlon, Hockey, Weightlifting, Wrestling, Squash, Shooting, Kho Kho, Kabaddi, Handball, Cycling and Tennis. 7 Sports Disciplines will be played at Shillong – Archery, Badminton, Boxing, Judo, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Wushu. Men Football will be played at Guwahati and Women football at Shillong. 

Games logo symbolizes peace, progress and prosperity in the region. It consists of eight petals representing the eight countries participating in the Games. Colors of petals are from the flags of the eight countries. Mascot “TIKHOR” a Baby rhino is Sharp, Naughty, Sporty and Modern. It is a Motivator, friend and messenger of peace, progress and prosperity. The theme song is ‘Ei Prithibi Ekhon Krirangon, Krira Hol Shantir Prangon’ sung by the world famous musician late Dr. Bhupen Hazarika. It means that the whole world is a playground and sport is a symbol of peace. The song is being translated in official languages of all SAARC nations and will be sung in each of these languages.