1985 South Asian Games
The 1985 South Asian Games (or 2nd SAF Games) were held in Dhaka, Bangladesh from 20 December to 26 December 1985.[1]
 | |
| Host city |  Dhaka, Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| Nations | 7 |
| Athletes | – |
| Events | 7 sports |
| Opening | 20 December |
| Closing | 26 December |
| Opened by | Hussain Muhammad Ershad, President of Bangladesh |
| Main venue | Bangabandhu National Stadium |
Participating nations
A total of 7 countries participated in the 1985 South Asian Games.
Sports
There were 7 official sports for the 2nd SAF Games. They were:
Kabaddi and Wrestling were included for the first time during the 1987 games.
Medal tally
* Host nation (Bangladesh)
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  India | 61 | 32 | 14 | 107 |
| 2 |  Pakistan | 21 | 26 | 12 | 59 |
| 3 | Bangladesh* | 9 | 17 | 38 | 64 |
| 4 |  Sri Lanka | 2 | 7 | 9 | 18 |
| 5 |  Nepal | 1 | 9 | 22 | 32 |
| 6 |  Bhutan | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 7 |  Maldives | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals (7 entries) | 94 | 91 | 99 | 284 | |
References
- National Sports Council, Nepal "South Asian Games" Archived 2010-12-17 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved on 16 February 2011
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