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For the first time in the Asiad history, the Games were hosted in Middle East. Tehran, the capital of Aryameher Empire known as Iran . 25 countries/NOCs, the maximum participation so far, including the People's Republic of China and Democratic People's Republic of Korea brought the largest delegation to the Asian Games. It was a sure sign of growth and expansion of the Asian Games Movement. Gymnastics and Fencing were new additional disciplines from this Asiad. In addition to use of the state-of-the-art technologies, from synthetic track to photo-finish camera, the Games was known for strict security measures due to reported threats from the Palestinians and a Japanese militant sect.
Participating Nations
25
Participants
3010
Sports/Events
16
Athletics, Swimming, Shooting, Cycling, Weightlifting, Gymnastics, Wrestling, Boxing, Table Tennis, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Tennis, Badminton, Fencing and Hockey
This was the first time the Games were held in the Eastern part of Asia.
Security was tight due to the impact of the assassination of Israeli athletes during the 20th Olympics in Munich 1972.
Significant in that Iran allowed Israel to participate, and the 1974 Games also saw the return and first participation of communist countries such as China , Mongolia and DPR Korea.
There were 16 sports and 182 events.
Sports added: fencing and gymnastics.
New and advanced sports facilities and equipment were used for the first time in Asian Games history.
The top three winners were: Japan , China and Korea.
Medal Tally of VII 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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75
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49
|
51
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175
|
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2
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Iran
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36
|
28
|
17
|
81
|
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3
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China
|
33
|
45
|
28
|
106
|
|
4
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North Korea
|
16
|
26
|
16
|
58
|
|
5
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South Korea
|
15
|
14
|
17
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46
|
|
6
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Israel
|
7
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4
|
8
|
19
|
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7
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India
|
4
|
12
|
12
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28
|
|
8
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Thailand
|
4
|
2
|
8
|
14
|
|
9
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Indonesia
|
3
|
4
|
4
|
11
|
|
10
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Magnolia
|
2
|
5
|
8
|
15
|
|
11
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Pakistan
|
2
|
-
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8
|
10
|
|
12
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Sri Lanka
|
2
|
-
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-
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2
|
|
13
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Singapore
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2
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3
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7
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12
|
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14
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Burma
|
1
|
2
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3
|
6
|
|
15
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Iraq
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1
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-
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5
|
6
|
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16
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Philippines
|
1
|
2
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15
|
18
|
|
17
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Malaysia
|
-
|
1
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4
|
5
|
|
18
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Kuwait
|
-
|
1
|
-
|
1
|
|
19
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Afghanistan
|
-
|
-
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1
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1
|
|
Total
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204
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198
|
212
|
614
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Pakistan Medal Tally in VII Asian Games
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S.No.
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Discipline
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Medals
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Gold
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Silver
|
Bronze
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Total
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1.
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Athletics
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1
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-
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2
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3
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2.
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Boxing
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-
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-
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4
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4
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3.
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Hockey
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1
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-
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-
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1
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4.
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Lawn Tennis
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-
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-
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1
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1
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5.
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Wrestling
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-
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-
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1
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1
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Total
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2
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0
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8
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10
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S.No.
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Player
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Name of Event
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Medal
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Athletics
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1.
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N/Sub. Muhammad Younis
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1500 Metres
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Gold
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2.
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Mr. Nusrat Iqbal Sahi
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200 Metres
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Bronze
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3.
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Mr. Muhammad Siddiq
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800 Metres
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Bronze
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| Boxing |
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1.
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Mr. Siraj-ud-Din
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Lt. Middle Weight
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Bronze
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2.
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Mr. Habib-ur-Rehman
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Middle Weight
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Bronze
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3.
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Mr. Khalid Hussain
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Lt. Hvy Weight
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Bronze
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4.
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Mr. Sowar Shah
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Heavy Weight
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Bronze
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| Hockey |
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1.
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Pakistan Team
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Hockey (Men)
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Gold
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| Lawan Tennis |
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1.
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Mr. Munawar Iqbal
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Men's Team
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Bronze
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2.
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Mr. Saeed Mir
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3.
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Mr. Meer Muhammad
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4.
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Res. Ismail Majid
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| Wrestling |
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1.
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Sub. Maroof Khan
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Super Hvy Weight
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Bronze
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