"Ei Prithibi Ek Krirangan " which literally translates to " world is a play ground" which is written by Dr.Bhupen HaZarika. It is the theme song of 12 th Asian Games, the event is presently occuring at Guwahati and Shillong (Feb 5- 16 ). 12th south Asian Games is the first multi-sporting event in the North-East. Athlets from eight member countries namely -Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, maldives,Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be participating. Around 3500 sports persons including officials from 8 countries are participating in the event in the North East soil.
South Asian Games an over view
The South Asian Games, a multi- sport event , is conducting by Olympic Council of Asia. It was first held at Kathmandu, Nepal in 1984, have since been held every two year except some occasions. It formerly Known as South Asian Federation Games (SAF games). At present, SAG are joined by eight members namely Afghanistan, Bangladesh,Bhutan,India, Maldives,Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.It togetherness also have some geo-political as well as economic importance in SAARC.
