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. It was the largest sporting event ever to be held in Kolkata, and West Bengal as a whole. This was also the first time India hosted these Games.

The games were opened by Indian president R. Venkataraman and the Games Flame was carried by Indian runner Milkha Singh, with Leslie Claudius lighting the flame.

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 pictogram.svg Athletics
 * Basketball pictogram.svg Basketball (debut)
 * Boxing pictogram.svg Boxing
 * Football pictogram.svg Football
 * Kabaddi pictogram.svg Kabaddi
 * Swimming pictogram.svg Swimming
 * Table tennis pictogram.svg Table tennis (debut)
 * Volleyball pictogram.svg Volleyball (debut)
 * Weightlifting pictogram.svg Weightlifting
 * Wrestling pictogram.svg Wrestling


 * Demonstration sport (1)
 * Kho kho pictogram.svg Kho kho