1970 Asian Games

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VI Asian Games
VI Asian Games
Host city Bangkok, Thailand
Nations participating 18
Athletes participating 2,500
Events 13 sports
Opening ceremony August 24, 1970
Closing ceremony September 4, 1970
Officially opened by King Bhumibol Adulyadej
Athlete's Oath -
Judge's Oath -
Torch Lighter Preeda Chullamondhol
Stadium Suphachalasai Stadium

The 6th Asian Games were held from August 24, 1970 to September 4, 1970 in Bangkok, Thailand. Originally hosted by Seoul, South Korea but dropped its bid after receiving security threats from North Korea. Previous host Thailand stepped in to save the Asiad and staged the Games using the funds of South Korea. A total number of 2,400 athletes, coming from 18 countries, competed in this Asiad, where yachting made its debut.

Sports

Medal table

 Rank  Nation Gold Silver Bronze Total
1  Japan 74 47 23 144
2  South Korea 18 13 23 54
3  Thailand 9 17 13 39
4  Indonesia 9 7 7 23
5  India 6 9 10 25
6  Israel 6 6 5 17
7  Malaysia 5 1 7 13
8  Burma 3 2 7 12
9 Iran 2 5 17 24
10  Ceylon 2 2 0 4
11  Philippines 1 9 12 22
12  Republic of China 1 5 12 18
13  Pakistan 1 2 7 10
14  Singapore 0 6 9 15
15  Khmer Republic 0 2 3 5
16  South Vietnam 0 0 2 2
Total 137 133 157 427
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