1951 Asian Games
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Date
March 04, 1951
Type
World
Author
anupjishnu
Location
New Delhi,
Delhi,
India
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Event Details
On March 4, 1951, the First Asian Games were officially opened in New Delhi by President Rajendra Prasad.
Details: 489 athletes from 11 nations, Afghanistan, Burma (present-day Myanmar), Ceylon (present-day Sri Lanka), Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Nepal, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and India, compete in 57 medal events across six different sports - athletics, aquatics (diving, swimming and water polo), basketball, cycling, football and weightlifting.
Legacy: Hosting the inaugural games showcased India's organizational capabilities and its leadership role in post-colonial Asia.