1987 South Asian Games

The 1987 South Asian Games, officially the 3rd South Asian Federation Games were a multi-sport event, held in Kolkata, India from 20 November to 27 November 1987.[1] It was the largest sporting event ever to be held in Kolkata, and West Bengal as a whole. This was also the first time when India hosted these Games.

III South Asian Games
Host city Kolkata, India
Nations participating7
Events
  • Medal sports: 10
  • Demonstration sport: 1
Opening ceremony20 November
Closing ceremony27 November
Officially opened byR. Venkataraman
President of India
Main venueSalt Lake Stadium

A total of 10 disciplines were contested in these Games. India was the major medal winner at these events, garnering approximately 43% of all the medals. Seven nations participated in these Games.

Sports

Medal sports (10)
  • Athletics
  • Basketball (debut)
  • Boxing
  • Football
  • Kabaddi
  • Swimming
  • Table tennis (debut)
  • Volleyball (debut)
  • Weightlifting
  • Wrestling
Demonstration sport (1)
  • Kho kho

Medal tally

  *   Host nation (India)

RankNationGoldSilverBronzeTotal
1 India*914519155
2 Pakistan16391469
3 Sri Lanka472334
4 Bangladesh3203154
5   Nepal273342
6 Bhutan0156
7 Maldives0000
Totals (7 nations)116119125360
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References

  1. "3rd South Asian Federation Games 1987 (Calcutta, India)". rsssf.com. Retrieved 10 November 2018.
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