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Welcome Message

India is once again proudly hosting the South Asian Games 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 closeco-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 the12th 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. RamachandranPresident- Indian Olympic Association (IOA)

&Co-chairman OC-SAG

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Message from Indian Olympic Association

The South Asian Games (SAG) are being held in India for the third time. It 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 MehtaSecretary General- IOA

&Co-convener OC-SAG

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ContentsContents

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 26

I. Map of India 26

II. General Information 27

III. Visiting North East India 28

IV. Map of Guwahati 31

V. Map of Shillong 31

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COMPETITION SCHEDULE

Sr. No. CITY Sport Venue

Day 1

5th Feb

Fri

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Opening & Closing Ceremonies

Indira Gandhi Athle cs Stadium, Sarusajai Sports Complex •

2 Athle cs Indira Gandhi Athle cs Stadium, Sarusajai Sports Complex

3 Badminton DTRP Indoor Stadium, R.G. Baruah Sports Complex, Ulubari

4 Basketball Nabin Ch. Bordoloi AC Indoor Stadium, Sarusajai

5 Cycling NH-37

6 Football (M) Nehru Stadium, R.G. Baruah Sports Complex andIndira Gandhi Athle cs Stadium, Sarusajai Sports Complex •

7 Handball LNIPE, Tepesia, Sonapur

8 Hockey Moullana MD. Tayabullah Hockey Stadium, Bhetapara

9 Kabaddi Bhogeshwari Phukanani Indoor Stadium, Dispur

10 Kho Kho LNIPE Indoor Stadium, Tepesia, Sonapur

11 Shoo ng Shoo ng Range, Kahilipara

12 Squash R. G. Baruah Sports Complex, Ulubari

13 Swimming Dr. Zakir Hussain Aqua c Complex,Sarusajai Sports Complex

14 Tennis All Assam Tennis Associa on, Chachal, VIP Road

15 Triathlon Dr. Zakir Hussain Aqua c Complex, Sarusajai Sports Complex

16 Volleyball Nabin Ch. Bordoloi Indoor Stadium, Sarusajai Sports Complex •

17 Weightli ing Bhogeshwari Phukanani Indoor Stadium, Dispur

18 Wrestling DTRP Indoor Stadium, R.G. Baruah Sports Complex, Ulubari

1 Opening and Closing Ceremony

Jawaharlal Nehru Sports Complex

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Archery Jawaharlal Nehru Sports Complex Polo Ground, Shillong •

3 Boxing SAI-SAG Centre, NEHU Campus, Mul purpose Hall

4 Football (W) Jawaharlal Nehru Sports Complex

5 Judo Jawaharlal Nehru Sports Complex, Indoor Hall

6 Table Tennis Jawaharlal Nehru Sports Complex, Indoor Hall

7 Taekwondo NEIGHRIHMS Indoor Stadium

8 Wushu SAI-SAG Centre, NEHU Campus, Mul purpose Hall

The above schedule and venues may be changed subject to unavoidable circumstances

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South Asia Olympic Council (SAOC)

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

SOUTH ASIA OLYMPIC COUNCIL

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Afghanistan

Bhutan

Maldives

Sri Lanka

Bangladesh

India

Nepal

Pakistan

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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.

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Ministry of Youth Aff airs & Sports, 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.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

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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 Management

13. Technology

6. Finance 14. Transport

7. Marketing 15. Venue Development, Overlays & Operations

8. Medical & Anti-Doping 16. Volunteers

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 theOC-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.

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Competition History: Volleyball

Initially, it was called “mintonette” but was renamed volleyball because of the volleying nature of the play. Volleyball was invented in the United States as an alternative sport for older people who could not withstand the constant physical contact of basketball.

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Federation International De Volleyball (FIVB)

Dr. Avy Dasilva Graça Filho

President

Luiz Fernando Lima

Secretary General

Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC)

Dr. Saleh A Bin Nasser

President

Shanrit Wongprasert

Secretary General

South Asia Olympic Council (SAOC)

N Ramachandran

President

Rajeev Mehta

Secretary General

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Games Technical Conduct Committee (GTCC)

Dr. Akhilesh Das Gupta

Chairman

Rakesh Gupta

S M Bali

Deputy Chairman

Volleyball Federation of India (VFI)

Chaudhary Avadesh Kumar

President

Ramavtar Singh Jakhar

Secretary General

Ramavtar Singh Jakhar

Competition Director

Dr. Subhash Basumatary

Director (Sports Functional Area)

Organising Committee - 12th South Asian Games (OC-SAG)Nidhi Bhawan, Lalmati-Basistha

NH-37, Guwahati (Assam) PIN - 781029INDIA

Phone: +91 361 2300052e-mail: info.12thsouthasiangames@gmail.com

website: www.southasiangames2016.com

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Competition InformationDatesThe Volleyball Competition of the 12th South Asian Games will be held in Guwahati from 05th to 09th February, 2016.

VenuesCompetition Venue:

Nabin Ch. Bordoloi AC Indoor Stadium, Sarusajai, Guwahati

Warm Up & Training Venues:

N.F. Railway Indoor Stadium, Maligaon, Guwahati

EligibilityOnly competitors belonging to NOCs of Member countries of SAOC complying with the Constitution and Rules of FIVB as well as those of Asian Volleyball Confederation are entitled to participate in the 12th South Asian Games.

Events

The Volleyball competition will be held in Men’s and Women’s section.

Entries

The preliminary Entry by Number from all countries must be received by the 12th South Asian Games Organising Committee with intimation to the National Olympic Committee of India (IOA) not later than 10th December, 2015.

The fi nal Entry by Name of all the competitors/team offi cials must be received by the 12th South Asian Games Organising Committee with intimation to the National Olympic Committee of India (IOA) not later than 5th January, 2016. After expiry of the deadline prescribed for the fi nal entry, no addition/change of competitors will be allowed.

Final Confi rmation

Offi cial representative of each country must submit fi nal confi rmation of athletes to the 12th South Asian Games Volleyball Technical Committee immediately before the Technical Meeting to be held on 04th February, 2016.

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Competition Rules and Regulations:The Volleyball competition shall be held in accordance with the current FIVB/AVC rules. In case of disagreement over the interpretation of the rules, the English text shall prevail. Any unforeseen incident not covered by the rules and regulations shall be resolved as follows:

General issues: Resolved in accordance with the SAG Regulations.

Technical issues: Resolved in accordance with the aims and spirit of the FIVB rules.

Competition Schedule: Competition Schedule

Match system:

System: League cum Knockout

NB: Top two fi nishers from each group will play knock-out

SCHEDULE – MEN

GROUP A GROUP BINDIA PAKISTANSRI LANKA BANGLADESHNEPAL AFGHANISTAN

MALDIVES

DAY – 1 – 5th Feb. 2016

Match

No.Team Team Group Time

M01 Pakistan Vs Maldives BM02 Bangladesh Vs Afghanistan BM03 Sri Lanka Vs Nepal A

DAY – 2 – 6th Feb. 2016

M04 India Vs Nepal AM05 Bangladesh Vs Maldives BM06 Pakistan Vs Afghanistan B

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DAY – 3 – 7th Feb. 2016M07 Afghanistan Vs Maldives BM08 Pakistan Vs Bangladesh BM09 India Vs Sri Lanka A

DAY – 4 - 8th Feb. 2016M10 I Place of Group A Vs II Place of Group B SFM11 II Place of Group A Vs I Place of Group B SF

DAY – 5 - 9th Feb. 2016M12 Loser of M10 Vs Loser of M11 3rd / 4th PlaceM13 Winner of M10 Vs Winner of M11 1st / 2nd Place

Note: 1) Subject to change depending upon the Team’s availability.SCHEDULE - WOMENGROUP A GROUP BINDIA SRI LANKABANGLADESH AFGHANISTANMALDIVES NEPAL

DAY – 1 - 5th Feb. 2016Match

No.Team Team Group Time

M01 India Vs Maldives AM02 Sri Lanka Vs Nepal B

DAY – 2 - 6th Feb. 2016 M03 Bangladesh Vs Maldives AM04 Afghanistan Vs Nepal B

DAY – 3 - 7th Feb. 2016M05 India Vs Bangladesh AM06 Sri Lanka Vs Afghanistan B

DAY – 4 - 8th Feb. 2016M07 I Place of Group A Vs II Place of Group B SFM08 II Place of Group A Vs I Place of Group B SF

DAY – 5 - 9th Feb. 2016M09 Loser of W07 Vs Loser of W08 3rd and 4th PlaceM10 Winner of W07 Vs Winner of W08 1st and 2nd Place

Note: 1) Subject to change depending upon the Team’s availability.

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Field Equipment

All equipment and installation shall be in conformity with the rules and

regulations of FIVB

Medical

Doping Control

During the 12th South Asian Games Volleyball Competition, Doping Control

tests will be conducted in accordance with the rules and instruction of IOC,

FIVB, WADA and SAG Medical Committee.

Medical Facilities

Medical facilities will be available at the Accommodation, Training and

Competition Venues.

Gender Verifi cation:

Femininity verifi cation tests may be carried out in accordance with the

International Rules, except for those competitors who present a valid Certifi cate

of Femininity issued by the Medical Committee of IOC, OCA.

Draws

OC-SAG and Volleyball Federation of India shall carry out the draw with the

concurrence of the Technical Delegate. Drawing of lots shall be held after

receipt of fi nal entries and shall be intimated to participating teams.

Withdrawal

An accepted competitor or team cannot withdraw except for reasons of

sickness or injury. A request to withdraw must be supported by an offi cial

physician’s certifi cate. All decisions must be approved by the Referee and

Technical Delegate.

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Protest and Appeals

Protests and Appeals shall be dealt with in accordance with AVC/FIVB Rules.

A deposit of US$50/- will have to accompany each protest, which will be

refunded if the protest is upheld.

Management Information System

Competition Management:

Volleyball Federation of India and Organizing Comitee 12th South Asian Games

shall be responsible for organization and management of the Volleyball

Competition under the guidance of Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC).

Technical Organization:

a) Technical Delegate

The Services of Technical Delegate shall be acquired from Asian Volleyball

Confederation for supervising the competitions. He will be provided with

To and fro Flight Fare plus Per-Diem, free Boarding, Lodging, Transport and

other facilities as per existing rules.

b) Technical Offi cials:

Maximum number of Technical Offi cials shall be appointed from the host

Country, India. However, one Technical Offi cial each from the participating

country be nominated. They shall be entitled to facilities as per existing rules.

Jury of Appeal

a) Chairman

The Chairman, Jury of Appeal will be appointed by Volleyball Federation

of India

b) Members

As per the constitution of SAOC each participating country may nominate

one qualifi ed Jury Member who would be entitled to the same facilities as

in the case of Technical Offi cial.

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c) One member from each participating country to be nominated by the

respective Federation.

Dress Code

Equipment used and clothing worn by athletes and other relevant participants

in the 12th South Asian Games Volleyball competition must comply with the

regulations and rules of FIVB in force.

Each team must have a minimum of 3 (three) sets of uniforms which shall be

submitted at the time of entries by Name through their respective NOCs. Out

of three sets of Uniforms, two must be of diff erent colours and one set must be

white colour.

Victory and Award Ceremonies

The Victory and Award ceremonies shall be held after each fi nal event is

completed and after the fi nal results are announced. The ceremony will take

place in front of the Victory Stand. Medal and Flower bearers will take their

position. Medal winners will be escorted to the podium. The medals and

fl owers will be presented by the SAOC President or his Special Invitees which

will also include AUC / VFI offi cials. The National Anthem of the gold medal

winner(s) will be played and the country fl ags of the medalists will be hoisted.

Winners must wear their NOC offi cial Sport Uniform.

Prizes

Order of Awards

The medals will be called and conferred in following order:-

3rd Prize

2nd Prize

1st Prize

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The Prizes for the Volleyball Competition will be as follows:

Champion Gold Gilt – Medal and Diploma for each participating member of the winning team.

Runner up Silver – Medal and Diploma for each participating member of the runner up team.

Third Place Bronze – Medal and Diploma for each participating member of the 3rd placed Team.

Interviews with the Media

Facilities for media interviews will be provided after the Victory Ceremony.

Technical Information Centre (TIC)

Information for team Delegates will be available at the Technical Information

Center at the Main Stadium.

Meeting

Technical Meeting will be held on 04th February, 2016 at the venue of the

Volleyball competition. Team Manager and one more representative from each

participating country may participate.

Approval of Technical Handbook

This Technical Handbook has been approved by the AVC / FIVB.

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Transportation

A comprehensive transport system for athletes, team offi cials and technical offi cials will be available exclusively for the SAG 2016 Games. This will include-

1. Transportation of the delegates from Lokopriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to the place of accommodation. Regular shuttle service from accommodation to offi cial competition venues and training venues.

2. Special transportation services for the opening and closing ceremonies.

3. Departure service from the accommodation to the airport.

Athlete’s Accommodation

Diff erent three star hotels will accommodate athletes, team offi cials during the period from February 3rd - 17th, 2016. OC-SAG 2016 and the hotel management will provide all possible assistance to the athletes and the offi cials to make them feel comfortable and homely. It is our intention to provide best hospitality services to all our guests and make the 12th South Asian Games 2016, a memorable event.

Medical Services

A First-aid and Emergency Medical Service First Response will be provided during the SA Games to all participants at the competition and training venues. The service will comprise of a dedicated medical team supported by an ambulance service.

Medical services will also be ensured at the accommodation for the athletes and offi cials which will include sports medicine, physiotherapy, general medicine, consultancy services and a 24 hour emergency services for acute needs.

If patients require more specialized medical care, they will be transported to the SAG nominated hospitals and clinics. Any non-emergency care provided outside will be the expenses of the individual concerned.

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INDIA

India is one of the oldest civilizations in the world with a kaleidoscopic variety and rich cultural heritage. It has achieved all-round socio-economic progress

during the last 68 years of its Independence. India has become self-suffi cient in agricultural production and is now one of the top industrialized country in the world and one of the few nations to have gone into outer space to conquer nature for the benefi t of the people. As the 7th largest country in the world, India stands apart from the rest of Asia, marked off as it is by mountains and the sea, which give the country a distinct geographical entity. Bounded by the Great Himalayas in the north, it stretches southwards and at the Tropic of Cancer, tapers off into the Indian Ocean between the Bay of Bengal on the east and the Arabian Sea on the west.

Capital New Delhi

Indian Standard Time GMT + 05:30

Area 3.3 Million sq. km

Telephone Country Code +91

Border Countries Afghanistan and Pakistan to the north-west; China, Bhutan and Nepal to the north; Myanmar to the east; and Bangladesh to the east of West Bengal. Sri Lanka is separated from India by a narrow channel of sea, formed by Palk Strait and the Gulf of Mannar.

There are 29 States and 7 Union Territories in the country. From the largest to the smallest, each State/UT of India has a unique demography, history and culture, dress, festivals, languages etc.

The National Flag is a horizontal tricolour of deep saff ron (kesaria) at the top, white in the middle, and dark green at the bottom in equal proportion. At the centre of the white band is a navy blue wheel, which is a representation of the Ashoka Chakra at Sarnath.

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VISITING NORTH EAST INDIA

Deemed as ‘Paradise Unexplored’, the North East India – a region with suave hills, carpeted with greenery, makes it one of the most mystic and perhaps

the most beautiful region of the country. A land, where the eastern tresses are weaved with magnifi cent mountains with the sun sprinkling its fi rst ray; the mighty Brahmaputra here gurgles from narrow to broad, while the rich wildlife meanders in the green pastures. Not to miss out, this enchanting destination also showcases the perfect bond formed by the tribal and racial affi nity. And this gives a glimpse to the matchless beauty and enigmatic appeal of North East India.

Belonging to the eastern Himalayan belt and Brahmaputra plains, this region is known for its extremities as it covers the eastern frontiers of India with China, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Myanmar. This natural paradise is a blend of the eight sister states namely Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura and Sikkim.

Popularly known as the gateway city to the Northeast India, Assam, one of the vibrant Northeastern states, is a verdant land with unparalleled serenity, a cache of fl ora and fauna and mesmerizing aroma of tea, which gives a divine

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awakening to ones soul and the home of great one-horned rhino located in the famous world heritage site ‘Kaziranga National Park’ along with the other wildlife areas. One can also discover Assam visiting the world famous village of Sualkuchi also called the Silk Paradise.

The state of Meghalaya, also known as ‘Abode of Clouds’, once the Summer Capital of the East India Company, stands out as a Cavers’ Paradise and magnifi cent waterfalls. Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya is famous for its music and scenic beauty.

Northeast India is a land of festivities. The constituent population for the most part being tribal, festivities are aff airs that bring to the fore the most vibrant, meaningful and colorful display of weaves, art, music and food variety in store, something which is unique and staple to each tribe and community.

So, visiting the Northeast is by itself an adventure of a kind. It is such a place which can be visited throughout the year as the climate of remains pleasant, however, the best time is from September to March. Everyone who has set foot on its scape is left lured to no end. Welcome to the Northeast where, myth and history intertwine smoothly!

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WEATHER IN FEBRUARY

GuwahatiFebruary is perhaps the best time to visit the city of Guwahati with average temperatures around pleasant 19 degrees Celsius. The highest temperatures can be around 26 degrees Celsius with lows of around 11.9 degrees Celsius. The city receives scanty rainfall during the month of around 2 cm. These pleasant weather conditions make the city a tourist hot spot during the weather with visitors fl ocking in from every nook and corner of the country to visit the city as well as the entire north east region.

ShillongThe hilly city experiences chilly winters during the months of December and January but February marks the onset of spring in the city with average temperatures around 13.1 degrees Celsius. The highest temperatures can be around 17.3 degrees Celsius with lows of around 8.9 degrees Celsius. The city receives very little precipitation during the month with average recorded rainfall of around 3cm.

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Map of Guwahati

Map of Shillong

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ORGANISING COMMITTEE - 12th SOUTH ASIAN GAMES (OC-SAG)Nidhi Bhawan, Lalmati-Basistha

NH-37, Guwahati (Assam) PIN - 781029INDIA

Phone: +91 361 2300052e-mail: info.12thsouthasiangames@gmail.com

website: www.southasiangames2016.com