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Marathon swimming and sailing were to be contested in Arugam Bay while the remaining sports were contested in Hambantota. However later organizers decided to move the events closer locations, [[Tangalle]] and [[Tissamaharama]]. 26 events in 10 sports were held.<ref name="schedule">{{cite web|url=http://www.sabg2011.com/PDF/GameSchedule/Results%20for%20Printing%20day%200.pdf|title=2011 South Asian Beach Games schedule|publisher=|accessdate=19 August 2016}}</ref> [[Triathlon]] and beach [[bodybuilding]] were dropped from the program due to a lack of participants.<ref name="sriindpakbhu"/> |
Marathon swimming and sailing were to be contested in Arugam Bay while the remaining sports were contested in Hambantota. However later organizers decided to move the events closer locations, [[Tangalle]] and [[Tissamaharama]]. 26 events in 10 sports were held.<ref name="schedule">{{cite web|url=http://www.sabg2011.com/PDF/GameSchedule/Results%20for%20Printing%20day%200.pdf |title=2011 South Asian Beach Games schedule |publisher= |accessdate=19 August 2016 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111014023139/http://www.sabg2011.com/PDF/GameSchedule/Results%20for%20Printing%20day%200.pdf |archivedate=14 October 2011 |df= }}</ref> [[Triathlon]] and beach [[bodybuilding]] were dropped from the program due to a lack of participants.<ref name="sriindpakbhu"/> |
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Revision as of 10:53, 19 June 2017
The 1st South Asian Beach Games was held in Hambantota, Sri Lanka between 8 and 14 October 2011. The opening ceremony was held at the Hambantota Beach Stadium, located in Hambantota district. 359 athletes from eight South Asian nations were competed.[1]
Host city selection
Sri Lankan bid for Hambantota was selected over bids of Bangladesh and the Maldives by the South Asian National Olympic Committees in a unanimous decision.[2]
Logo and the Mascot
The logo was launched on 20 January 2011 in Galle.[3] The Mascot represents a character called "Salu Paaliya" which is one of the 12 Palis. Palis are characters which represents various dance forms. It is believed that the "Salu Paaliya" has comical actions and the power to heal which is ideal for the Beach Games as the Mascot.[4]
Sports
Marathon swimming and sailing were to be contested in Arugam Bay while the remaining sports were contested in Hambantota. However later organizers decided to move the events closer locations, Tangalle and Tissamaharama. 26 events in 10 sports were held.[5] Triathlon and beach bodybuilding were dropped from the program due to a lack of participants.[6]
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Participating nations
A total of eight countries participated at the 2011 South Asian Beach Games.
Afghanistan
Bangladesh (19)[7]
Bhutan (4)[6]
India (90)[6]
Maldives (56)[8]
Nepal (36)[9]
Pakistan (56)[6]
Sri Lanka (110)[6]
Schedule
This is the schedule of events for the 2011 South Asian Beach Games.[5]
| OC | Opening ceremony | ● | Event competitions | 1 | Event finals | CC | Closing ceremony |
| October | 8th Sat |
9th Sun |
10th Mon |
11th Tue |
12th Wed |
13th Thu |
14th Fri |
Events | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremonies | OC | CC | |||||||
 3-on-3 basketball
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● | ● | 2 | 2 | |||||
 Beach football
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● | ● | 1 | 1 | |||||
 Beach handball
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● | ● | 1 | 1 | |||||
 Beach kabbadi
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● | ● | 2 | 2 | |||||
 Beach netball
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● | ● | 1 | 1 | |||||
 Beach volleyball
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● | ● | ● | ● | 2 | 2 | |||
 Lifesaving
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3 | 3 | 6 | ||||||
 Marathon swimming
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2 | 2 | |||||||
 Tent pegging
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2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | ||||
 Windsurfing
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● | ● | ● | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Total Events | 2 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 26 | ||
| Cumulative total | 2 | 7 | 14 | 20 | 25 | 26 | |||
| October | 8th Sat |
9th Sun |
10th Mon |
11th Tue |
12th Wed |
13th Thu |
14th Fri |
Events | |
Medal table
* Host nation (Sri Lanka)
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  India (IND) | 11 | 9 | 7 | 27 |
| 2 |  Sri Lanka (SRI)* | 9 | 10 | 9 | 28 |
| 3 |  Pakistan (PAK) | 5 | 2 | 4 | 11 |
| 4 |  Nepal (NEP) | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 |
| 5 |  Bangladesh (BAN) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 6 |  Maldives (MDV) | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 7 |  Afghanistan (AFG) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 8 |  Bhutan (BHU) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals (8 entries) | 27 | 26 | 28 | 81 | |
References
- ^ a b "President Mahinda to inaugurate first South Asian Beach Games Festival in Hambantota tomorrow - Asian Tribune". Retrieved 19 August 2016.
- ^ "Sri Lanka A Good Place For Beach Games — OCA President". The Sunday Leader. 12 December 2010. Retrieved 8 October 2011.
- ^ Sri lanka gears for Beach games
- ^ The South Asian Beach Games Mascot - Salu Paaliya
- ^ a b "2011 South Asian Beach Games schedule" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 October 2011. Retrieved 19 August 2016.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b c d e "Two sports removed from first South Asian Beach Games-chinadaily.com.cn". Retrieved 19 August 2016.
- ^ Bangladesh Contingent will depart Dhaka on 6 October 2011
- ^ "Maldives Olympic Committee". Retrieved 19 August 2016.
- ^ Beach games participants from Nepal bade farewell