South Asian Games logo, mascot unveiled
The event will be held from February 6-16 in 2016; 4,500 athletes likely to participate
Guwahati: The Organising Committee of the12th South Asian Games, 2016 (OC SAG) on Sunday unveiled the logo and mascot of the Games in a ceremony.
The function was held at the ITA Cultural Center Machkhowa and was attended state CM Tarun Gogoi, Union sports minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Meghalaya's sports minister Zenith Sangma.
The North Eastern cities of Guwahati and Shillong would jointly host the Games from February 6-16, 2016. About 4,500 athletes and officials from eight nations are expected to participate in 23 events during 10-day long event.
At the launch ceremony the OC-SAG also kicked-off its Volunteers Programme, which is open to the general public.
After the unveiling ceremony, the mascot of the Games travelled around the city with the bikers from the Assam Bikers Group. Artists from Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra, Guwahati performed at the event.
According to a media release sent by ministry: "The logo has eight petals representing the countries participating in the 12th South Asian Games. The petals are seen to be moving in a clockwise direction showing the positive spirit of the games."
The name of the Mascot for the Games is 'Tikhor'. Tikhor is someone who is sharp, naughty, sporty and modern. He is all-rounder, active, energetic and popular among kids. With traditional and sporty costumes, he is playing all games and welcoming every new idea in sports.