LOGO and MASCOT of 12th South Asian Games, 2016 Launched At Guwahati

The Organising Committee of the 12th South Asian Games, 2016 (OC-SAG) today unveiled the logo and mascot of the Games in a ceremony held at the ITA Cultural Center Machkhowa, Guwahati, Assam. Beautiful North Eastern cities of Guwahati and Shillong would jointly host the Games from February 6-16, 2016.

About 4500 sport persons and officials from 8 countries are expected to participate in 23 events from 6th February to 16 February 2016 in 12th South Asian Games.

About The Logo 

• 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 look also resembles a head gear that was given to the winners of games during the ancient times in Europe .
• The Orchid represents the flavor of the region and a welcome stem to all participants of the Games. 
• The traditional Gamosa has been introduced to promote the tradition of the region and to connect the Games with the local people. 
• The logo has been designed to capture the essence of games which is 
• Peace, 
• Prosperity and 
• Progress.
•  Peace is symbolized with the similarity given to all petals in terms of shape and size.
• Prosperity is continuation amongst petals representing the various countries and the unity within. 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 12th South Asian Games, 2016. 
• TIKHOR is someone who is sharp, naughty, sporty and modern. He is all-rounder, active, energetic and popular among kids. With traditional and sporty costumes, he is playing all games and welcoming every new idea in sports. He is motivator, friend and familiar to sports lovers of the region. 
• Here he is a bugler with new harmony and new perspective. He is carrying the message/aspiration of peace, stability, amity and progress in the South Asian region. 

Source: PIB