1958 Asian Games

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III Asian Games
III Asian Games
Host city Tokyo, Japan
Nations participating 20
Athletes participating 1,820
Events 13 sports
Opening ceremony May 24, 1958
Closing ceremony June 1, 1958
Officially opened by HM Emperor Hirohito
Athlete's Oath -
Judge's Oath -
Torch Lighter Mikio Oda(Athletics)
Stadium Olympic Stadium
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The 3rd Asian Games were held from May 24 to June 1, 1958 in Tokyo, Japan. A total number of 1,820 athletes, coming from 20 countries, competed in thirtheen events at this Asiad. Debuting sports were field hockey, table tennis, tennis, and volleyball.

Sports

Medal table

 Rank  Nation Gold Silver Bronze Total
1  Japan 67 41 30 138
2  Philippines 8 19 21 48
3  South Korea 8 7 12 27
4  China 6 9 10 25
5  Pakistan 6 5 4 15
6  India 5 3 3 11
7 Iran 4 6 6 16
8  South Vietnam 2 0 0 2
9  Burma 2 0 0 2
10  Singapore 1 1 0 2
11  Ceylon 1 0 0 1
12 Flag of Indonesia Indonesia 0 2 4 6
13  Thailand 0 1 3 4
14  Malaya 0 0 2 2
–  Israel 0 0 2 2
16  Hong Kong 0 0 1 1
Total 110 94 97 301

References

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