Jharkhand government has decided to take part in the bid to host next year South Asian Federation, SAF, Games in Ranchi.The decision was taken in a Cabinet meeting, in which it was also decided to develop 15 stadiums in the state as Centers of Excellence and open a Sports Academy. Speaking to media at Ranchi, State Cabinet Secretary told reporters that the bid for hosting SAF games would done through Jharkhand Olympic Association.SAF Games are a bi-annual multi-sport event held among the athletes from South Asia.The first South Asian Games were hosted by Kathmandu, Nepal in 1983 and have since been held every two years.