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The Asian Games can trace its origins to the Far Eastern athletic Championships and the West Asiatic Games in pre-World War II era. As a brainchild of Professor Guru Dutt Sondhi with assistance from other Asian sports leaders, concept of the Asian Games was formalized in 1949. Its purpose, to promote sports in Asia . The inaugural Asian games were held in New Delhi , India , in 1951. There were only 11 countries participating: Afghanistan , Burma , India , Indonesia , Iran , Japan , Nepal , Philippines , Singapore , Sri Lanka and Thailand . Pakistan did not participate in these Games.
Participating Nations
11
Participants
500
Sports/Events
6
Athletics, Swimming, Football, Cycling, Basketball & Weightlifting
The top three winners were: Japan , India and Iran
Medal Tally of I Asian Games
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Rank
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Nation
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Medals
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Gold
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Silver
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Bronze
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Total
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1
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Japan
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24
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20
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14
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58
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2
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India
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15
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18
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19
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52
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3
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Iran
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8
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5
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2
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15
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4
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Singapore
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4
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6
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2
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12
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5
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Philippines
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3
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5
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7
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15
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6
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Ceylon
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-
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1
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-
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1
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7
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Indonesia
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-
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-
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5
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5
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8
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Burma
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-
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-
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3
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3
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Total
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54
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55
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52
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161
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Pakistan was not participated in 1st Asian Games.
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