Asian Games History

The Asian Games, also known as Asiad, is a continental multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. The Games were regulated by the Asian Games Federation (AGF) from the first Games in New Delhi, India, until the 1978 Games. Since the 1982 Games they have been organized by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), after the breakup of the Asian Games Federation. The Games are recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and are described as the second largest multi-sport event after the Olympic Games.

1951 - NEW DELHI, INDIA

The Asian Games were first held in 1951 in New Delhi, India, on March 4 - March 11, 1951, followed by 491 representing athletes from 11 countries. This Asian Games was officially opened by President Rajendra Prasa at Dhyan Chand National Stadium, competing in 6 sports: athletics, aquatic (swimming, diving, and water polo), basketball, bicycle racing (highways and tracks), soccer , and weightlifting.

1954 - MANILA, PHILIPPINES

The 2nd Asian Games were held in 1954 in Manila, Philippines, on April 24 - May 9, 1954, followed by 970 representing athletes from 19 countries. This Asian Games was officially opened by Ramon Magsaysay at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Malate, Manila, by competing 8 sports: athletics, aquatic (swimming, diving, water polo), basketball, boxing, soccer, shooting, weightlifting and wrestling.

1958 - TOKYO, JAPAN

The 3rd Asian Games were held in 1958 in Tokyo, Japan, on May 24 - June 1, 1958, followed by 1,820 representing athletes from 20 countries. The Asian Games was officially opened by President HM Emperor Hirohito at the Olympic Stadium, competing in 12 sports: athletics, aquatics (swimming, diving, and water polo), basketball, bicycles (highways and tracks), field hockey, soccer ball, shooting, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, wrestling and weightlifting.

1962 - JAKARTA, INDONESIA

The 4th Asian Games were held in 1962 in Jakarta, Indonesia, on August 24 to September 4, 1962, followed by 1,460 representing athletes from 17 countries. The Asian Games were officially opened by President HM Emperor Hirohito at the Olympic Stadium, competing in 13 sports: athletics, aquatic (swimming, diving, and water polo), basketball, boxing, bicycle racing (highways and tracks), hockey , soccer, shooting, table tennis, tennis, volleyball and wrestling.

1966 - BANGKOK, THAILAND

The 5th Asian Games were held in 1966 in Bangkok, Thailand, on December 9 - December 20, 1966, followed by 1,945 representing athletes from 18 countries. This Asian Games was officially opened by Raja Bhumibol Adulyadej, competing 14 sports: athletics, water sports (swimming, diving, water polo), basketball, badminton, boxing, bicycle racing, field hockey, soccer, shooting, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, wrestling and weightlifting.

1970 - BANGKOK, THAILAND

The 6th Asian Games were held in 1970 in Bangkok, Thailand, on November 20, 1970, followed by 2,400 representing athletes from 18 countries. This Asian Games was officially opened by Raja Bhumibol Adulyadej, competing in 15 sports: athletics, aquatic (swimming, diving, water polo), basketball, badminton, boxing, bicycle racing, field hockey, soccer, screens, shooting, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, wrestling, and weightlifting.

1974 - TEHRAN, IRAN

The 7th Asian Games were held in 1974 in Tehran, Iran, on 1 September - 16 September 1974, followed by 3,010 representing athletes from 25 countries. The Asian Games were officially opened by the President of Iran, Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlevi at Aryamehr Stadium, competing in 18 sports: athletics, (swimming, diving, water polo), basketball, badminton, boxing, bicycle racing, fencing, field hockey, soccer, gymnastics, shooting, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, wrestling, and weightlifting.

1978 - BANGKOK, THAILAND

The 8th Asian Games was held in 1978 in Bangkok, Thailand, on December 9 - December 20, 1978, attended by 3,842 athletes representing 25 countries. Initially, Singapore was appointed as the host, but the Lion Country canceled plans for financial reasons. The city of Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, appeared as a substitute, but there were objections from several South Asian countries because of the country's conflict with Bangladesh and India. Raja Bhumibol Adulyadej officially opened the third Asian Games at Suphachalasai Stadium. By competing 20 sports.

1982 - NEW DELHI, INDIA

The 9th Asian Games were held in 1982 in New Delhi, India, on November 19 to December 4, 1982, followed by 4,595 representing athletes from 33 countries. This Asian Games was officially opened by President Zail at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, India, by competing 21 sports including several branches for the first time, such as handball, horse riding, rowing and golf for the first time.

1986 - SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA

The 10th Asian Games were held in 1986 in Seoul, South Korea, on September 20 - October 5, 1986, followed by 4,839 representing athletes from 27 countries. The Asian Games were officially opened by President Chun Doo-hwan at the Olympic Stadium in Seoul, competing with 24 sports.

1990 - BEIJING, CHINESE

The 11th Asian Games were held in 1990 in Beijing, China, on September 22 to October 7, 1990, followed by 6,122 athletes representing 38 countries. The Asian Games were officially opened by President Yang Shangkun at the Workers Stadium in Beijing, competing in 27 sports.

1994 - HIROSHIMA, JAPAN

The 12th Asian Games was held in 1994 in Hiroshima, Japan, on October 2 - October 16, 1994, while carrying the theme of promoting peace and harmony among Asian countries. This was emphasized by the host because Hiroshima had been destroyed by an atomic bomb attack in World War II in 1945. The Asian Games were attended by 6,828 athletes representing 42 countries

1998 - BANGKOK, THAILAND

The 13th Asian Games were held in 1998 in Bangkok, Thailand, on December 6 - December 20, 1998, followed by 6,554 athletes representing 41 countries. The Asian Games were officially opened by the King of Thailand, Bhumibol Adulyadej at the Rajamangala National Stadium, Thailand, competing with 36 sports.

2002 - BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA

The 14th Asian Games were held in 2002 in Busan, South Korea, on September 29 - October 14, 2002, followed by 7,711 representing athletes from 44 countries. The Asian Games were officially opened by the President of South Korea, Kim Dae-jung at Aryamehr Stadium, South Korea, by competing 38 sports.

2006 - DOHA, QATAR

The 15th Asian Games were held in 2006 in Doha, Qatar, on December 1 - December 16, 2006, followed by 9,520 representing athletes from 45 countries. The Asian Games were officially opened by Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani at the Khalifa International Stadium, Qatar, by competing with 39 sports, including several new branches, namely bodybuilding, softball, soft tennis and wushu.

2010 - GUANGZHOU, CHINA

The 16th Asian Games were held in 2010 in Guangzhou, China, on October 12 - November 11, 2010, followed by 9,704 representing athletes from 45 countries. The Asian Games were officially opened by Prime Minister Wen Jiabao at the Guangdong Olympic Stadium in China, competing 42 sports.

2014 - INCHEON, SOUTH KOREA

The 17th Asian Games were held in 2014 in Incheon, South Korea, on September 19 to October 4, 2014, followed by 9,501 athletes representing 45 countries. The Asian Games were officially opened by President Park Geun-hye at Incheon Asiad Main Stadium, South Korea, competing with 36 sports.

2018 - PALEMBANG, INDONESIA

The 18th Asian Games were held in 2018 in Palembang, Indonesia, on August 18 - September 2 2018, followed by 11,478 representing athletes from 45 countries. The Asian Games were officially opened by the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo at the Bung Karno Stadium, Indonesia, with 40 sports.

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