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As in the crisis of 1970, Bangkok once again stepped in to save the noble cause after both Singapore and Islamabad (Islamic Republic of Pakistan) had to pull out as host for the 8th Asiad due to political and financial reasons. For the Kingdom of Thailand , it became her 3rd Asiad as host in a span of 12 years. It was agreed that in order to save the Asiad, participating countries / NOCs share the cost of organizing the Games. Also, the exclusion of Israel and Taiwan drew hostile reactions from international sports organizations. In medal tally, China returned to the Games with astonishing gusto, bagging 151 medals and closing in on Japan . South Korea , North Korea and Thailand showed their strength, but it was evident for many that Japanese supremacy was coming to an end.
Participating Nations
25
Participants
3842
Sports/Events
19
Athletics, Swimming, Soccer, Tennis, Basketball, Volleyball, Table Tennis, Cycling, Boxing, Wrestling, Weightlifting, Fencing, Shooting, Gymnastics, Hockey, Badminton, Archery, Bowling and Sailing.
Was originally awarded to Islamabad , Pakistan but due to political and financial issues the Games were shifted to Bangkok , Thailand.
Israel was shifted to Europe.
New affiliated member Country's (NOCs): Syria , UAE, Bangladesh , Lebanon , Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
Archery and Bowling new sports.
The top three winners were: Japan , China and Korea.
Medal Tally of VIII Asian Games
|
Rank
|
Nation
|
Medals
|
|
Gold
|
Silver
|
Bronze
|
Total
|
|
1
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Japan
|
70
|
58
|
49
|
177
|
|
2
|
China
|
51
|
55
|
45
|
151
|
|
3
|
South Korea
|
18
|
20
|
31
|
69
|
|
4
|
North Korea
|
15
|
13
|
15
|
43
|
|
5
|
Thailand
|
11
|
11
|
20
|
42
|
|
6
|
India
|
11
|
11
|
6
|
28
|
|
7
|
Indonesia
|
8
|
7
|
18
|
33
|
|
8
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Pakistan
|
4
|
4
|
9
|
17
|
|
9
|
Philippines
|
4
|
4
|
6
|
14
|
|
10
|
Iraq
|
2
|
4
|
6
|
12
|
|
11
|
Singapore
|
2
|
1
|
4
|
7
|
|
12
|
Malaysia
|
2
|
1
|
3
|
6
|
|
13
|
Mongolia
|
1
|
3
|
5
|
9
|
|
14
|
Lebanon
|
1
|
1
|
-
|
2
|
|
15
|
Syria
|
1
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
|
16
|
Myanmar
|
-
|
3
|
3
|
6
|
|
17
|
Hong Kong
|
-
|
2
|
3
|
5
|
|
18
|
Sri Lanka
|
-
|
-
|
2
|
2
|
|
19
|
Kuwait
|
-
|
-
|
1
|
1
|
|
Total
|
201
|
198
|
226
|
625
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Pakistan Medal Tally in VIII Asian Games
|
S.No.
|
Discipline
|
Medals
|
|
Gold
|
Silver
|
Bronze
|
Total
|
|
1.
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Athletics
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-
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1
|
-
|
1
|
|
2.
|
Badminton
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-
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-
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1
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1
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3.
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Boxing
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2
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1
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3
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6
|
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4.
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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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5.
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Lawn Tennis
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-
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1
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1
|
2
|
|
6.
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Yachting
|
1
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-
|
-
|
1
|
|
7.
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Weightlifting
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-
|
-
|
1
|
1
|
|
8.
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Wrestling
|
-
|
1
|
3
|
4
|
|
Total
|
4
|
4
|
9
|
17
|
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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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Silver
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| Badminton |
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1.
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Mr. Tariq Wadood
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Team Championship
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Bronze
|
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2.
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Mr. Javed Iqbal
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3.
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Mr. Hasan Shaheed
|
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4.
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Mr. Zahid Maqbool
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| Boxing |
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1.
|
Mr. Iqbal Muhammad
|
Lt. Hvy Weight
|
Gold
|
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2.
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Mr. Imtiaz Mahmood
|
Heavy Weight
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Gold
|
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3.
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Mr. Khan Mohammad
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Feather Weight
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Silver
|
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4.
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Mr. Ali Bux
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Lt Fly Weight
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Bronze
|
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5.
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Mr. Muhammad Sadiq
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Fly Weight
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Bronze
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6.
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Mr. Saeed
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Lt. Middle 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)
|
Gold
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| Lawan Tennis |
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1.
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Mr. M. Nadir Ali Khan
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Team Championship
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Silver
|
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2.
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Mr. Jamil Ahmed
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3.
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Mr. Nasir Munir Ahmed
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4.
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Mr. Altaf Hussain
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5.
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Mr. M. Nadir Ali Khan
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Singles
|
Bronze
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| Yachting |
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1.
|
Mr. Byram Avari & S/Lt. Munir Sadiq
|
Enterprise Class
|
Gold
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| Weightlifting |
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1.
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Mr. Muhammad Manzoor
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50 kg
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Silver
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| Wrestling |
|
1.
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Mr. Muhammad Azeem
|
57 Kg
|
Silver
|
|
2.
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Mr. Abdul Waheed
|
62 Kg
|
Bronze
|
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3.
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Mr. Salah-ud-Din
|
100 Kg
|
Bronze
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|
4.
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Mr. Javed Iqbal
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+ 100 Kg
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Bronze
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