Towards the end of every year, the temperature of the area drops to around 

16°C and the cold weather has been the reason for the opposing.

It is said that several representatives of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka are prepared to urge officials of the Indian Olympic Association that the SAG venue should be shifted to another area.

Speaking, chairman of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka - Hemasiri Fernando said that they are prepared to voice their opposition.

South Asian nations are to convene to decide the day of the tournament.

However, PTI reports that the uncertainty over the venue to host the 12th South Asian Games has ended with the Sports Ministry and Indian Olympic Association deciding to hold the regional multi-sporting event in Guwahati and Shillong in November-December.