Asian Games, also known as the Asiad, is a multi-sport event held every four years, with athletes from across Asia competing in various sports. The Asian Games are organized by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and are the largest sporting event in Asia, often compared to the Olympic Games in terms of scale and importance.
Taekwondo / Women’s 67kg Round of 16 Taekwondo / Men’s 80kg Round of 16
Iran Vs Philippines Philippines vs Iran
9 : 00 AM 9 :00AM
Softball Preliminary Round ESport Dream Three Kingdom 2
South Korea vs Philippines Philippines vs Hongkong
11 : 30 AM 2 : 00 PM
Squash / Men’s Team Football / Women’s First Round
Philippines vs Thailand Myanmar vs Philippines
6 :30 PM 7 : 20 PM
Participating Countries: The Asian Games typically feature athletes from countries across Asia. The number of participating countries and regions can vary from edition to edition, but it usually includes over 40 nations.
Sports: The Asian Games program includes a wide range of sports, from traditional sports to modern disciplines. These can include athletics, swimming, basketball, football (soccer), badminton, table tennis, gymnastics, and many others.
History: The first Asian Games were held in 1951 in New Delhi, India. Since then, the event has been held every four years, with a few exceptions due to political or logistical reasons.
Locations: The host city for each Asian Games is selected through a bidding process. Some of the previous host cities include Jakarta, Indonesia (2018), Guangzhou, China (2010), Doha, Qatar (2006), Busan, South Korea (2002), and Bangkok, Thailand (1998).
Asian Para Games: In addition to the Asian Games, there is also the Asian Para Games, which is a similar multi-sport event for athletes with disabilities. It follows the Asian Games and is typically held in the same host city.
Significance: The Asian Games hold great cultural and sporting significance in Asia and often serve as a qualifier for athletes to participate in the Olympic Games.
Ceremonies: Like the Olympic Games, the Asian Games feature elaborate opening and closing ceremonies that showcase the culture and traditions of the host country.
Please note that the information provided is based on my knowledge as of September 2021, and details may have changed since then. For the most up-to-date information about the Asian Games, including the schedule and participating countries, I recommend checking official sources and news updates related to the event.