<P> The 2016 South Asian Games , officially the XII South Asian Games , is a major multi-sport event which took place from 5 February to 16 February 2016 in Guwahati and Shillong , India . A total of 2,672 athletes competed in 226 events over 22 sports . Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 2016 South Asian Games in Guwahati on 5 February 2016 . The sporting giant of the region , India continued its dominance in the game 's medal tally with a staggering 308 medals including 188 gold medals . </P>
<P> The 2016 South Asian Games , officially the XII South Asian Games , is a major multi-sport event which took place from 5 February to 16 February 2016 in Guwahati and Shillong , India . A total of 2,672 athletes competed in 226 events over 22 sports . Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 2016 South Asian Games in Guwahati on 5 February 2016 . The sporting giant of the region , India continued its dominance in the game 's medal tally with a staggering 308 medals including 188 gold medals . </P>
where were south asian games held in february 2016
where were south asian games held in february 2016
Guwahati and Shillong , India
Guwahati and Shillong , India