Introduction to the Asian Games (English)

The Asian Games, also called the Asiad, is a multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. The games are The games are regulated by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) under the supervision of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Medals are awarded in each event, with gold for first place, silver for second and bronze for third, a tradition which started in 1951.

Competitors are entered by a National Olympic Committee (NOC). are entered by a National Olympic Committee (NOC) to represent their country of citizenship. National anthems and flags accompany the medal ceremonies, and tables showing the number of medals and flags are displayed. National anthems and flags accompany the medal ceremonies, and tables showing the number of medals won by each country are widely used. In general only recognized nations are represented, but a few non-sovereign countries are allowed to take part. The special case of Taiwan was handled by having it compete as Chinese Taipei, due to the political status of Taiwan.

The first Asian games were held at New Delhi in 1952, which again hosted it in 1982

The 15th Asian Games were held in Doha, Qatar from December 1 to December 15, 2006. December 15, 2006. The 16th Asian Games will be held in Guangzhou, China from November 12, 2010 to November 27, 2010

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The Asian Games, also known as the Asian Games, is a multi-country event that organizes sporting events from all over Asia. sporting event in which athletes from all over Asia are organized every 4 years. The games are supervised by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) under the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Medals are awarded to each event with gold, first, silver second and third bronze medals, a tradition that began in 1951.

Competitors are entered by the National Olympic Committee (NOC) on behalf of their country of nationality. National anthems, national flags accompanied by medal ceremonies, and charts showing the number of medals won by each country are widely used. Generally only representatives of countries are recognized, but some non-sovereign countries can participate. Taiwan special case by letting it compete, Chinese Taipei, due to Taiwan's political status.

The first Asian Games were held in New Delhi in 1952, and again in 1982

The 15th Asian Games were held in Doha, Qatar, from December 1, 2006, to December 15, 2006,. The 16th Asian Games will be held in Guangzhou, China from November 12, 2010 to November 27, 2010