What is Asian Games?
Historical Background
Key Points
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Held every four years.
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Governed by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA).
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Features a wide range of sports, including athletics, swimming, and team sports.
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Participating nations include countries from across Asia.
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The Games aim to promote sportsmanship and international cooperation.
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India has been a regular participant and host of the Asian Games.
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The Asian Games flag features a rising sun with 16 rays, representing the participating nations.
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The motto of the Asian Games is 'Ever Onward'.
Visual Insights
History of the Asian Games
Timeline of key events in the history of the Asian Games.
The Asian Games have grown to become a major multi-sport event in Asia.
- 1951First Asian Games held in New Delhi, India
- 1982Asian Games held in New Delhi, India
- 2018Asian Games held in Jakarta-Palembang, Indonesia
- 2022Asian Games postponed to 2023 due to COVID-19
- 2023Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China
- 2026Preparations for future Asian Games
Recent Developments
5 developmentsThe 2022 Asian Games were held in Hangzhou, China in 2023 due to postponement.
Esports and breakdancing were included as medal sports for the first time.
India achieved its best-ever medal tally at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Preparations are underway for future editions of the Asian Games.
Debate on inclusion of more indigenous sports in the Asian Games.