- 1951 Asian Games
Asiad infobox
Name = I Asian Games
Size = 140
Optional caption =
Host city =New Delhi ,India
Nations participating = 11
Athletes participating = 489
Events = 6 sports
Opening ceremony =March 4 ,1951
Closing ceremony =March 11 ,1951
Officially opened by = President Rajendra Prasad
Athlete's Oath =
Judge's Oath =
Torch Lighter =
Stadium =Dhyan Chand National Stadium
The 1stAsian Games were held fromMarch 4 toMarch 11 ,1951 inDelhi ,India . Originally scheduled to be held in 1950, it was postponed until 1951 due to delays in preparations. Although Japan was barred from the1948 Summer Olympics in London and was not invited to the founding meeting of the Asian Games Federation, it was allowed to compete in the inaugural Asian Games. Meanwhile, Korea was not able to participate due to theKorean War .Participating NOCs
National Olympic Committee (NOCs) are named and arranged according to their IOC country codes at the time.
*flag|Afghanistan|1931
*flag|Burma|1948
*flag|India
*flag|Indonesia
*flag|Iran|1925
*flag|Japan
*flag|Nepal
*flag|Philippines
*flag|Singapore (self-governing British colony at the time)
*flag|Ceylon
*flag|Thailandports
* Athletics
* Basketball
*Cycling
*Diving
* Football
*Swimming
*Weightlifting Medal table
References
* [http://www.people.com.cn/english/features/Asiad/history.html History of Asian Games]
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