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The Asian Games are Asia's version of the Olympic Games and are the second largest multi-sport event after the Olympics. They were formed after World War II to unite Asian countries through sports. Over 45 members of the Olympic Council of Asia compete in over 40 sports at the Asian Games, held every four years. The inclusion of specific countries and sports has varied throughout the history of the Asian Games.
The Asian Games are Asia's version of the Olympic Games and are the second largest multi-sport event after the Olympics. They were formed after World War II to unite Asian countries through sports. Over 45 members of the Olympic Council of Asia compete in over 40 sports at the Asian Games, held every four years. The inclusion of specific countries and sports has varied throughout the history of the Asian Games.
The Asian Games are Asia's version of the Olympic Games and are the second largest multi-sport event after the Olympics. They were formed after World War II to unite Asian countries through sports. Over 45 members of the Olympic Council of Asia compete in over 40 sports at the Asian Games, held every four years. The inclusion of specific countries and sports has varied throughout the history of the Asian Games.
What Are the Asian Games? The Asian Games are Asias version of the Olympic Games and are the second largest multi-sport event after the Olympics. The Asian Games, also called Asiad, were formed after World War II when newly independent Asian countries wanted to host an event that would unite Asian countries through sports. The Games are overseen by the Olympic Council of Asia with oversight from the International Olympic Committee. The first Asian Games were held in New Delhi, India in 1951. Like the Olympics, the Asian Games are held every four years. The 17th Asian Games will be held in 2014 in Incheon, South Korea, but the 18th Asian Games will be held in 2019, in order for there to be one year between the Asian Games and the Olympic Games. Since 1958, the motto of the Games has been Ever Onward. Who Competes in the Asian Games? Some 45 members of the Olympic Council of Asia, the governing body of sports in Asia, compete in the Asian Games; however, which countries participate has varied during the Asian Games history.
During the 1962 games, Taiwan and Israel were not
allowed to participate. In 1970, South Korea was scheduled to host the games but backed out citing security issues. In 1974, China, North Korea and Mongolia were formally allowed to participate. In 1990, Iraq was not allowed to compete because of the Gulf War. Just as in the Olympics, today Taiwan participates as Chinese Taipei while Macau competes separately from China even though it is not separately recognized by the International Olympic Committee. Israel remains banned from the Asian Games and a member of the European Olympic Committee. What Sports Are Played in the Asian Games? Thousands of athletes compete in over 40 sporting events, including gymnastics, swimming, diving, basketball, baseball, table tennis and soccer. Non-traditional sports, including board games like Chinese chess and (Wiq, Go) are also part of the competition. Bodybuilding is no longer included in the Games. Starting with the next Asian Games in 2014, only 35 sports will be played. Athletes are awarded gold, silver, and bronze medals for first, second, and third place, respectively. How Are the Guangzhou Asian Games 2010 Different from Previous Asian Games? Several new sporting events have made their debut at the Guangzhou Asian Games 2010. The new events include:
cricket, dancesport, dragonboat, roller sports, and board
game, wiq (Go). In some sports, new rules have been introduced. For example, in taekwondo, head strikes are now allowed.