Correct option is D
The correct answer is (d) Eight
Explanation:
The 2016 South Asian Games were held in Guwahati and Shillong, India, from 5 to 16 February 2016. A total of eight countries participated in the event. These countries are members of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC).
Information Booster:
- Participating Countries in the 2016 South Asian Games:
- Afghanistan
- Bangladesh
- Bhutan
- India
- Maldives
- Nepal
- Pakistan
- Sri Lanka
- Key Facts About the 2016 South Asian Games:
- Host Cities: Guwahati & Shillong, India.
- Total Sports: 23.
- India topped the medal tally with 308 medals (189 Gold, 90 Silver, 30 Bronze).
- Motto of the Games:"Play for Peace, Progress, and Prosperity".
The South Asian Games, originally planned for 2024, have been postponed to January 23-31, 2026, and will be hosted by Pakistan in three cities: Lahore, Faisalabad, and Islamabad.