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.
Host city | ![]() |
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Nations participating | 7 |
Events |
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Opening ceremony | 20 November |
Closing ceremony | 27 November |
Officially opened by | R. Venkataraman President of India |
Main venue | Salt 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)
Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
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1 | ![]() | 91 | 45 | 19 | 155 |
2 | ![]() | 16 | 39 | 14 | 69 |
3 | ![]() | 4 | 7 | 23 | 34 |
4 | ![]() | 3 | 20 | 31 | 54 |
5 | ![]() | 2 | 7 | 33 | 42 |
6 | ![]() | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
7 | ![]() | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Totals (7 nations) | 116 | 119 | 125 | 360 |
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References
- "3rd South Asian Federation Games 1987 (Calcutta, India)". rsssf.com. Retrieved 10 November 2018.
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