The South Central Asian Gymnastics Championships is an artistic gymnastics competition held for gymnasts from Central and South Asian countries. It is governed by the Asian Gymnastics Union.
| Editions | Year | Host City | Host Country | Date | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | |||||
| II | 2005 | Prayagraj |  India | 20–22 February | [1] |
| III | |||||
| IV | 2011 | Dhaka |  Bangladesh | 26–28 December | [2] |
| V | 2021 | Dhaka | Bangladesh | 27–31 October | [3] |
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