- 1962 Asian Games
Asiad infobox
Name = IV Asian Games
Size = 100
Optional caption =
Host city =Jakarta ,Indonesia
Nations participating = 16
Athletes participating = 1,545
Events = 13sport s
Opening ceremony =August 24 ,1962
Closing ceremony =September 4 ,1962
Officially opened by = President Sukarno
Athlete's Oath = -
Judge's Oath = -
Torch Lighter = -
Stadium =Bung Karno Stadium The 4th
Asian Games were held fromAugust 24 ,1962 toSeptember 4 ,1962 inJakarta ,Indonesia . Most notable is the expulsion ofIsrael and theRepublic of China (Taiwan) from the Games.Succumbing to pressure from Arab countries and the
People's Republic of China , the Indonesian government refused to issue visas for the Israeli and Taiwanese delegations. It had done so against the rules of the Asian Games Federation, and despite its promise to invite all Federation members, including those with whom it had no diplomatic relations (Israel ,Republic of China andSouth Korea ).A total number of 1,460 athletes, coming from 16 countries, competed in this Asiad, where
badminton made its debut.ports
Medal table
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