1998 Asian Games

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XIII Asian Games
XIII Asian Games

Slogan: "Friendship Beyond Frontiers"
Host city Bangkok, Thailand
Nations participating 41
Athletes participating 6,554
Events 36 sports
Opening ceremony December 6, 1998
Closing ceremony December 20, 1998
Officially opened by King Bhumibol Adulyadej
Athlete's Oath Preeda Chultamonthol
Judge's Oath Songsak Charoenpong
Torch Lighter Somluck Kamsing
Stadium Rajamangala Stadium

The 13th Asian Games were held from December 6, 1998 to December 20, 1998 in Bangkok, Thailand. This was the first time that Thailand bid for the event after it shouldered the two postponed hosting rights in 1970 and 1978.

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Emblem

The Official Emblem of the 13th Asian Games elements from Asia in general and Thailand in particular. It is based on the letter A, representing Asia and Athletes. The Maha Chedi, or pagoda shape, represents Thailand, in particular. The pinnacle of the Maha Chedi symbolises the knowledge, intelligence and athletic prowess of Thailand's forefathers, which are second to none. The top is part of the OCA logo.

Mascot

The official Mascot of the 13th Asian Games is an elephant. The elephant is a very distinctive animal which has lived with the people of Thailand for many generations and is universally admired for its strengths and nobility. The mascot's name Chai-Yo (Thai: ไชโย) (a Thai word meaning pleasure, gladness, success, unity and happiness) is usually shouted by a group of people to show their unity and solidarity.

Participating NOCs

National Olympic Committees (NOCs) are named according to their official IOC designations and arranged according to their official IOC country codes in 1998.

Sports

Medal tally

 Rank  Nation Gold Silver Bronze Total
1  China 129 78 67 274
2  Korea 65 46 53 164
3  Japan 52 61 68 181
4  Thailand 24 26 40 90
5  Kazakhstan 24 24 30 78
6  Chinese Taipei 19 17 41 77
7  Iran 10 11 13 34
8  North Korea 7 14 12 33
9  India 7 11 17 35
10  Uzbekistan 6 22 12 40
11  Indonesia 6 10 11 27
12  Malaysia 5 10 14 29
13  Hong Kong 5 6 6 17
14  Kuwait 4 6 4 14
15  Sri Lanka 3 0 3 6
16  Pakistan 2 4 9 15
17  Singapore 2 3 9 14
18  Qatar 2 3 3 8
19  Mongolia 2 2 10 14
20  Myanmar 1 6 4 11
21  Philippines 1 5 12 18
22  Vietnam 1 5 11 17
23  Turkmenistan 1 0 1 2
24  Kyrgyzstan 0 3 3 6
25  Jordan 0 3 2 5
26  Syria 0 2 4 6
27  Nepal 0 1 3 4
28  United Arab Emirates 0 1 1 2
29  Macau 0 1 0 1
30  Bangladesh 0 0 1 1
31  Brunei 0 0 1 1
32  Laos 0 0 1 1
33  Oman 0 0 1 1
34  Bahrain 0 0 0 0
35  Bhutan 0 0 0 0
36  Cambodia 0 0 0 0
37  Lebanon 0 0 0 0
38  Maldives 0 0 0 0
39  Palestine 0 0 0 0
40  Tajikistan 0 0 0 0
41  Yemen 0 0 0 0
Total 379 381 467 1227

Venues

Sport Authority of Thailand Sport Compex (Hua Mark)

  • Rajmangala Stadium (Opening & Closing ceremonies, Football)
  • Indoor Stadium (Sepak Takraw)
  • Velodrome (Cycling)
  • Shooting Range (Shooting)
  • Clay Target Shooting Range (Clay Target Shooting)

Bangkok Land Sport Complex (Muang Thong Thani)

  • IMPACT Arena (Boxing)
  • IMPACT Hall 1-5 (Billiards & Snooker, Gymnastics, Volleyball)
  • Thunder Dome (Weightlifting)
  • Rugby Football field (Rugby Football)
  • Tennis Centre (Tennis)

Thammasat University Sport Complex (Rangsit Centre)

  • Main Stadium (Athletics and Football)
  • Gymnasium 1 (Basketball, Judo, Wrestling)
  • Gymnasium 2 (Badminton)
  • Gymnasium 3 (Handball)
  • Gymnasium 4 (Fencing)
  • Gymnasium 5 (Table Tennis)
  • Gymnasium 6 (Wushu)
  • Gymnasium 7 (Karate, Taekwondo)
  • Field 1 (Archery)
  • Field 2 (Softball)
  • Aquatic Center (Aquatics)
  • Athletes Village

Other Venues

Bangkok
Chiang Mai
Chonburi
  • Ambassador Sport Center (Squash)
  • Ao-Dongtarn Jomtien Beach (Sailing)
  • Jomtian beach (Beach Volleyball)
  • Map Prachan Reservoir (Canoeing, Rowing)
Nakhon Nayok
Nakhon Ratchasima
Nakhon Sawan
  • Nakhon Sawan Province Central Stadium (Football)
Pathum Thani
  • Alpine Golf and Sports Club (Golf)
  • Queen Siritkit Sport Complex (Baseball, Hockey)
Saraburi
  • Fort Adhisorn Riding Club (Equestrian)
Sisaket
  • Sisaket Province Central Stadium (Football)
Songkhla
Suphan Buri
  • Municipal Gymnasium (Basketball)
  • Suphan Buri Province Central Stadium (Football)
Surat Thani
  • Surat Thani Province Central Stadium (Football)
Trang
  • Trang Province Central Stadium (Football)
  • Municipal Gymnasium (Sepak Takraw)
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