History of the Asian Games, Host Venues, Sports & Games List, Top Medal Winners Country at Each Asian Games.
The Asian Games are the biggest sports competition in Asia, held once every four years. They are organized by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), and have 45 participating countries or regions.
History of the Asian Games
The Asian Games were first held in 1951, very soon after the end of World War II. They was advocated by Neru, the first Prime Minister of India, who wished to reestablish the bonds between Asian countries that had been broken in the war through sports, and contribute to everlasting peace in Asia. The 1st Games were held in New Delhi, with 11 participating countries, including Japan.
Since then, the Games have become a big event that fosters friendship through sports and contributes to world peace by recognizing diversity.
New Delhi 1951
The first edition of the Asian Games was held in New Delhi in March 1951.
A total of 489 athletes from 11 National Olympic Committees competed in 12 sports.
Japan topped the medal table with 24 gold, 21 silver and 15 bronze medals.
A total of 169 medals were awarded.
Manila 1954
The second edition of the Asian Games was held in Manila in May 1954.
A total of 970 athletes from 19 National Olympic Committees competed in eight sports.
Japan topped the medal table with 38 gold, 36 silver and 24 bronze.
A total of 218 medals were awarded.
Tokyo 1958
The Torch Relay, was introduced as a new tradition of the Asian Games for Tokyo 1958.
A total number of 1,820 athletes from 16 countries competed in 13 sports in May and June.
Japan, yet again, topped the medal table with 67 gold, 41 silver and 30 bronze medals.
A total of 302 medals were awarded.
Jakarta 1962
The fourth edition of the Asian Games was held in Jakarta in August and September 1962.
A total number of 1,460 athletes from 12 countries competed with badminton making its debut as one of 13 sports.
Japan topped the medal table with 73 gold, 65 silver and 23 bronze.
A total of 381 medals were awarded.
Bangkok 1966
The fifth edition of the Asian Games was held in Bangkok in December 1966.
A total number of 1,945 athletes from 16 countries were involved in the event.
Women's volleyball made its debut as one of 14 sports on the programme.
Japan topped the medal table with 78 gold, 53 silver and 33 bronze.
A total of 454 medals were awarded.
Bangkok 1970
The Asian Games returned to Bangkok in 1970 after original hosts Seoul dropped their bid.
A total of 2,400 athletes from 16 countries competed with sailing making its debut as one of 13 sports on the programme.
Japan topped the medal table with 74 gold, 47 silver and 23 bronze.
A total of 427 medals were awarded.
Tehran 1974
The seventh edition of the Asian Games was held in Tehran in September 1974 as the quadrennial event moved to the Middle East for the first time.
The Azadi Sport Complex saw Iran’s capital play host to a record 3,010 athletes from 19 different countries.
Fencing, gymnastics and women's basketball were added to existing disciplines with 16 sports now on the programme.
Japan topped the medal table with 75 gold, 49 silver and 51 bronze.
A total of 601 medals were awarded.
Bangkok 1978
The eighth edition of the Asian Games was held in Bangkok in December 1978 - as the Original hosts Singapore could not fulfil their financial needs.
A total number of 3,842 athletes from 19 countries competed in 19 sports.
Making their debuts were archery and bowling.
Japan topped the medal table with 70 gold, 58 silver and 49 bronze.
A total of 625 medals were awarded.
New Delhi 1982
The ninth edition of the Asian Games was held in New Delhi in November and December 1982 for the second time after the inaugural edition of the Games in 1951.
A total number of 3,411 athletes from 23 countries competed in 21 sports.
Debut sports were equestrian, golf, handball, women’s hockey and rowing
China amassed 61 gold, 51 silver and 41 bronze.
A total of 614 medals were awarded.
Seoul 1986
The 10th edition of the Asian Games took place in Seoul in September and October, 1986.
Considered a test event for the Olympics, a total of 4,839 athletes from 22 countries competed in 25 sports.
Making their first appearances were women's cycling, judo, women's shooting and taekwondo.
The only one not to was China, which once again topped the medal table with 94 gold, 82 silver and 46 bronze.
A total of 837 medals were awarded.
Beijing 1990
The 11th edition of the Asian Games was held in Beijing in September and October 1990.
This was the first large-scale international sports event to be hosted by China.
A total number of 6,122 athletes from 36 countries competed in 27 sports.
Sports that made their debut were canoeing, kabaddi, sepak takraw, softball and wushu.
China topped the medal table with 183 gold, 107 silver and 51 bronze.
A total of 976 medals were awarded.
Hiroshima 1994
The 12th edition of the Asian Games took place in Hiroshima in October 1994, to promote peace and harmony among Asian nations was set the main theme.
There were a total number of 6,828 athletes from 42 countries.
Thirty-four sports were on the programme, including debutants baseball, karate and modern pentathlon.
China topped the medal table with 125 gold, 83 silver and 58 bronze.
A total of 1,081 medals were awarded.
Bangkok 1998
The 13th edition of the Asian Games was held in Bangkok in December 1998. It marked the fourth time Thailand's capital had played host.
A total of 6,554 athletes from 41 National Olympic Committees participated in the Games, competing in 36 sports, including canoeing, kabaddi, sepak takraw and squash.
China topped the medal table with 129 gold, 78 silver and 67 bronze.
A total of 1,223 medals were awarded.
Busan 2002
The 14th edition of the Asian Games was held in Busan in September and October 2002.
A total number of 6,572 athletes from 44 countries competed in 38 sports, as the Bodybuilding made its debut event.
It was the first time in the history of the Asian Games that all 44 member nations of the Olympic Council of Asia participated.
China, once again, topped the medal table with 150 gold, 84 silver and 74 bronze.
A total of 1,350 medals were awarded.
Doha 2006
The 15th edition of the Asian Games was held in Doha in December 2006.
It was the first time that all 45 member nations of the Olympic Council of Asia took part in the event.
A total of 9,520 athletes took part, competing in 39 sports, including bodybuilding, softball, soft tennis and wushu.
China again topped the medal table with 166 gold, 87 silver and 63 bronze.
A total of 1,393 medals were awarded.
Guangzhou 2010
The 16th edition of the Asian Games took place in Guangzhou in November 2010. As the Guangzhou became the second city in China to host the Games after Beijing hosted it in 1990.
A total of 9,704 athletes from 45 National Olympic Committees competed in 42 sports.
Hosts China topped the medal table with 199 gold, 119 silver and 98 bronze.
A total of 1,577 medals were awarded.
Incheon 2014
The 17th edition of the Asian Games took place in Incheon in September and October 2014.
It was the third time South Korea hosted the Asia's Games, following the Seoul 1986 and Busan 2002.
A total of 9,501 athletes from 45 National Olympic Committees competed in 36 sports.
Again, China topped the medal table with 151 gold, 109 silver and 85 bronze.
A total of 1,454 medals were awarded.
Jakarata-Palembang 2018
The 18th edition of the Asian Games took place in Jakarata-Palembang, Indoneshia in August to 2 September 2018.
A total of 11,300 athletes from 45 National Olympic Committees competed at 462 events in 40 sports (61 disciplines).
E-sports and canoe polo were contested as demonstration sports in the Games.
Yet Again, China topped the medal table with 132 gold, 92 silver and 65 bronze.
A total of 1,553 medals were awarded.
Hangzhou 2022 (2023)
The 19th edition of the Asian Games took place in Hangzhou, Originally planned in 2022, but dates extended due to COVID-19, and will take place from 23 September to 8 October 2023.
A total of 12,200+ athletes from 45 National Olympic Committees competed at 462 events in 40 sports (61 disciplines).
E-sports as demo sports in 2018 makes will Debut as well Breakdnacing in Hangzhou, China.
The Asian Games 2023 will be played across 56 venues, with 481 gold medals on offer.
A total of medals were awarded.
Aichi-Nagoya 2026
The 20th edition of the Asian Games will take place in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan in 19 September to 4 October 2026.
It is expected that Paloma Mizuho Stadium will host both the opening and closing ceremonies and athletics, Nippon Gaishi Hall Complex
It will be the third time Japan will host the 2026 Asian Games following the Tokyo 1958 Asian Games – Hiroshima 1994 Asian Games –
How many Sports are there in Asian Games, Full List of sports & Games Disciples?
Nearly 12,500 athletes – more than ever before – from 45 countries and territories are set to compete across 40 sports. Hangzhou, China – The Asian Games are finally upon us.
Here, we take a look at all the sports which will be played at the 2023 Asian Games
Aquatics: Artistic swimming, Diving, Marathon swimming, Swimming, and Water polo
Basketball: Basketball, 3x3 Basketball
Baseball: Baseball, Softball
Board Games: Bridge, Chess, Go, Xiangqi
Canoeing: Slalom, Sprint
Cycling: BMX, Mountain Bike, Road, Track
Gymnastics: Artistic, Rhythmic, Trampoline
Martial Arts: Ju-Jitsu, Kurash, Karate
Roller Sports: Roller Skating, Skateboarding
Tennis: Soft tennis, Tennis
Volleyball: Beach Volleyball, Volleyball
Archery
Athletics
Badminton
Breaking
Boxing
Cricket
Dragon Boat
Equestrian
Esports
Fencing
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Handball
Judo
Kabaddi
Modern Pentathlon
Rowing
Rugby Sevens
Sailing
Sepak Takraw
Shooting
Sport Climbing
Squash
Table Tennis
Taekwondo
Triathlon
Weightlifting
Wrestling
Wushu
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