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4 unusual facts about South Asian Games


Athletics at the South Asian Games

Athletics competitions have been held at the South Asian Games since the inaugural edition of the South Asian Federation Games in 1984 in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Lokkhi Terra

They have performed at numerous venues since then, including WOMAD, Ronnie Scott's, Barbican Centre and the opening ceremony of the South Asian Games.

Naeem Tahir

Among several creative works, perhaps the most challenging and successful was the creation of calisthenic based inaugural shows for the South Asian Games in Islamabad.

Velachery

It was built by Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT) for serving as one of the venues of the 1995 South Asian Games.



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Carla Khan

In late 2005 she was unwell, and struggled in early 2006 until she collapsed during the 2006 South Asian Games on 24 August 2006 while playing against Joshna Chinappa from India.

Pema Rinchen

Pema Rinchen is a member of the Bhutanese national team and played for the team in the South Asian Games in 2006 and 2010.