It currently has 7 National Olympic Committees members.

South Asian Games Federation (SAGF) was formed officially in 1983.

[1] In 2004, in 32nd meeting of South Asian Sports Federation held at Islamabad (Pakistan), it was decided to rename it to its current name i.e. South Asia Olympic Council.

[2] The SAOC headquarters is located in host city of future South Asian Games and the President of NOC hosting the SAG holds the position of SAOC President.

Its current President is Lieutenant-General Syed Arif Hasan from Pakistan.