LOGO and MASCOT of South Asian Games, 2016 Launched At Guwahati

The logo has eight petals representing the countries participating in the 12th South Asian Games. The petals are seen to be moving in a clockwise direction showing the positive spirit of the games. The logo has been designed to capture the essence of games which is "Peace, Prosperity and Progress".  
Peace: symbolized with the similarity given to all petals in terms of shape and size.
Prosperity: continuation among petals representing the various countries and the unity within.
Progress: The Orchid symbolizes the blooming of the synergy between these eight great nations. Progress is the clockwise movement of the petals. 

About The Mascot 
- The name of the Mascot for the Games is TIKHOR, who is the Brand Ambassador of the 12^th South Asian Games, 2016.TIKHOR means someone who is sharp, naughty, sporty and modern.

About South Asian Games
- It is a biennial multinational multi-sport event held amongst the athletes from South Asia. 
- The governing body of these games is South Asia Olympic Council (SAOC), formed in 1983. 
- Members: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan & Sri Lanka.
- It is held every alternate year.The first South Asian Games was hosted by Kathmandu, Nepal in 1984.