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| Host city |  Hambantota, Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| Motto | "Our sun to shine on you" |
| Nations | 8 |
| Athletes | 359[1] |
| Events | 26 in 10 Sports |
| Opening | 8 October |
| Closing | 14 October |
| Opened by | President of Sri Lanka Mahinda Rajapaksa |
| Main venue | Hambantota Beach Stadium |
The 1st South Asian Beach Games was held in Hambantota, Sri Lanka between 8 and 14 October 2011. The opening ceremony was held at the Hambantota Beach Stadium, located in Hambantota district. 359 athletes from eight South Asian nations were competed.[1]
- ^ a b "President Mahinda to inaugurate first South Asian Beach Games Festival in Hambantota tomorrow – Asian Tribune". Retrieved 19 August 2016.