Assam CM assures full support for successful holding of South Asian Games

GUWAHATI: The Assam government will extend all possible support for the smooth conduct of South Asian Games in February 2016, including security, transport, accommodation and medical facilities, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said on December 4.

Chairing an Indian Olympic Association coordination meeting, Gogoi said the state government will leave no stone unturned for making the sporting event a grand success. The meeting was convened to assess and discuss the preparedness for the event which will be held in Guwahati and Shillong from February 6-11. The chief minister also directed the officials concerned to hold weekly review meetings to assess preparedness for the event.

Union sports minister Sarbananda Sonowal said that the sporting event, which will see assembly of nearly 4,400 athletes, will put the Northeast on the international tourism and sports map.

The 12th South Asian Games will have 23 events, of which 16 will be held in Guwahati and six in Shillong. There will be 11 competition venues in Guwahati and six in Shillong. Eight countries will participate in the event and the inaugural and valedictory event will be held in Guwahati.