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Bangkok 1998

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.

Officially opened by King Bhumibol Adulyadej Torch Lighter Somluck Kamsing Stadium Rajamangala Stadium.

Opening Ceremony
12/06/1998
Closing Ceremony
12/20/1998
HOST CITY
Bangkok
COUNTRY
Thailand
NOC
42
Game No
13
No Of Sports
36
No Of Events
376
ATHLETES PARTICIPATING
6554

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Asian Summer Games, AG
Bangkok 1998
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Asian Summer Games, AG
Bangkok 1998
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Asian Summer Games, AG
Bangkok 1998

Participating National Olympic Committees

Sports / Disciplines

AQ
Aquatics
ADV
Diving
ASW
Swimming
ASY
Synchronized Swimming
AWP
Waterpolo
AR
Archery
AR
Archery
AT
Athletics
BD
Badminton
BD
Badminton
BB
Baseball
BB
Baseball
BK
Basketball
BS
Billiards Sports
BS
Billiards Sports
BW
Bowling
BW
Bowling
BX
Boxing
BX
Boxing
CK
Canoe / Kayak
CK
Canoe / kayak
CY
Cycling
DS
DanceSports
DS
Dance Sports
EQ
Equestrian
FE
Fencing
FE
Fencing
FB
Football
GO
Golf
GO
Golf
GY
Gymnastics
GAG
Artistic Gymnastics
GRG
Rhythmic Gymnastics
HB
Handball
HO
Hockey
JU
Judo
JU
Judo
KA
Kabaddi
KR
Karate
MY
Muay
MY
Muay
RO
Rowing
RO
Rowing
RU
Rugby
RU
Rugby
SA
Sailing
SE
Sepaktakraw
SH
Shooting
SH
Shooting
ST
Soft Tennis
ST
Soft Tennis
SO
Softball
SO
Softball
SQ
Squash
SQ
Squash
TT
Table Tennis
TT
Table Tennis
TK
Taekwondo
TK
Taekwondo
TE
Tennis
TE
Tennis
VB
Volleyball
VBB
Beach Volleyball
VB
Volleyball
WL
Weightlifting
WL
Weightlifting
WR
Wrestling
WU
Wushu
YA
Yachting
YA
Yachting

Medal Tally

Rank
NOC
Total
1
People's Republic of China
129
78
67
274
2
Republic of Korea
66
43
53
162
3
Japan
52
61
68
181
4
Thailand
24
28
38
90
5
Kazakhstan
24
24
32
80
6
Chinese Taipei
19
17
39
75
7
Islamic Republic of Iran
10
11
13
34
8
Uzbekistan
7
23
10
40
9
India
7
11
17
35
10
Democratic People's Republic of Korea
6
12
15
33
11
Indonesia
6
10
11
27
12
Malaysia
5
10
14
29
13
Hong Kong, China
5
6
6
17
14
Kuwait
4
6
4
14
15
Sri Lanka
3
0
3
6
16
Pakistan
2
4
8
14
17
Singapore
2
3
10
15
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
Syrian Arab Republic
0
2
4
6
27
Nepal
0
1
3
4
28
Macau, China
0
1
0
1
29
Bangladesh
0
0
1
1
30
Brunei Darussalam
0
0
1
1
31
United Arab Emirates
0
0
1
1
32
Oman
0
0
1
1
33
Laos People's Democratic Republic
0
0
1
1
34
Bhutan
0
0
0
0
34
Palestine
0
0
0
0
34
Yemen
0
0
0
0
34
Lebanon
0
0
0
0
34
Maldives
0
0
0
0
34
Cambodia
0
0
0
0
34
Tajikistan
0
0
0
0
34
Bahrain
0
0
0
0
Total
379
378
466
1223

Asian Marks

<p>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.<br /><br />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.</p>
Emblem
<p>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.<br /><br />The mascot's name Chai-Yo (a Thai word meaning pleasure, gladness, success, unity and happiness) is usually shouted by a group of people to show their unity and solidarity.</p>
Mascot