1982 Asian Games
The 9th Asian Games were held from 19 November to 4 December 1982, in Delhi, India. 74 Asian and Asian Games records were broken at the event. This was also the first Asiad to be held under the aegis of the Olympic Council of Asia. Delhi joined Bangkok as the cities to host multiple editions of the Asian Games up to this point. Later, Jakarta and Doha would enter this group.
Friendship, Fraternity, Forever | |
| Host city | Delhi, India |
|---|---|
| Nations | 33 |
| Athletes | 4,595 |
| Events | 196 in 21 sports |
| Opening | 19 November 1982 |
| Closing | 4 December 1982 |
| Opened by | Zail Singh President of India |
| Closed by | Fahad Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah President of the Olympic Council of Asia |
| Athlete's Oath | P.T. Usha |
| Torch lighter | Deanna Syme Tewari & Balbir Singh Sr. |
| Main venue | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium |
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| Winter | |
A total of 3,411 athletes from 33 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) participated in these games, competing in 196 events in 21 sports and 23 disciplines. The number of participating countries was the highest in Asian Games history. Handball, equestrian, rowing and golf were included for the first time; fencing and bowling were excluded.
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