India
The 12th South Asian Games (SAG) will be held in Guwahati, Assam and Shillong, Meghalaya, India in 2016. The Government of India in consultation with the Indian Olympic Association has formed the Organising Committee and Executive Committee for the planning, management and execution of the Games. The first South Asian games were held in Nepal in 1983 with eight countries participating. The Games are held every two years except for some occasions.