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South Asia Olympic Council

South Asia Olympic Council

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The South Asia Olympic Council (SAOC) formerly known as South Asian Sports Federation, is the governing body of South Asian Games, South Asian Beach Games and South Asian Winter Games. The South Asia Olympic Council is a sports body that looks after sports ties among the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation.

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History

South Asian Games Federation (SAGF) was formed officially in 1983.[1] In 2004, in 32nd meeting of South Asian Sports Federation held at Islamabad (Pakistan), it was decided to rename it to its current name i.e. South Asia Olympic Council.[2]

The SAOC headquarters is located in host city of future South Asian Games and the President of NOC hosting the SAG holds the position of SAOC President. Its current President is Lieutenant-General Syed Arif Hasan from Pakistan.

Championship events

  1. South Asian Football Championship - Since 1993
  2. South Asian Basketball Championship - Since 2002
  3. South Asian Cricket Championship - 13th in 2023
  4. South Asian Handball Championship - Since 1996
  5. South Asian Kabaddi Championship - Since 2011
  6. South Asian Kho kho Championship - Since 2016
  7. South Asian Throwball Championship
  8. South Asian Rollball Championship
  9. South Asian Baseball Championship
  10. South Asian Volleyball Championship
  11. South Asian Sepaktakraw Championship - 5th in 2024
  12. South Asian Footvolley Championship - Since 2017
  13. South Asian Athletics Championship - Since 1984
  14. South Asian Aquatics Championship - Since 2007
  15. South Asian Gymnastics Championship
  16. South Asian Cycling Championship - 25th in 2005
  17. South Asian Shooting Championship
  18. South Asian Archery Championship
  19. South Asian Sailing Championship
  20. South Asian Boxing Championship
  21. South Asian Fencing Championship
  22. South Asian Kurash Championship
  23. South Asian Wrestling Championship
  24. South Asian Weightlifting Championship - One Time in 2012
  25. South Asian Powerlifting Championship
  26. South Asian Bodybuilding Championship
  27. South Asian Judo Championship
  28. South Asian Jujitsu Championship
  29. South Asian Sambo Championship - 2011, 2023
  30. South Asian Savate Championship - Since 2024
  31. South Asian Vovinam Championship - Since 2018
  32. South Asian Karate Championship
  33. South Asian Taekwondo Championship
  34. South Asian Wushu Championship
  35. South Asian Silambam Championship
  36. South Asian Sqay Championship
  37. South Asian Pencak Silat Championship
  38. South Asian Badminton Championship
  39. South Asian Tennis Championship
  40. South Asian Table Tennis Championship
  41. South Asian Squash Championship
  42. South Asian Chess Championship
  43. South Asian Triathlon Championship
  44. South Asian Carrom Championship
  45. South Asian Golf Championship
  46. South Asian Esports Championship

SAOC Presidents

As per the Constitution of SAOC, the President of NOC hosting the next South Asian Games is the president of SAOC.

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Member countries

Following is the list of member countries of SAOC:

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Former members

Following is the list of former member countries of SAOC:

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See also

References

  1. [1]
    "About South Asia Olympic Council". 13SAG Nepal. 10 November 2019.
  2. [2]
    "It will be south Asian Games". Rediff Sports. 2 April 2004.
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