1982 Asian Games
ninth edition of the Asian Games
The 1982 Asian Games, officially known as the IX Asian Games, was a sports event in Delhi, India. It occurred from November 19 to December 4, 1982. There were 196 events from 21 sports and disciplines.
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| Host city | Delhi | ||
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| Country | India | ||
| Nations participating | 33 | ||
| Athletes participating | 4,595 | ||
| Events | 196 in 21 sports | ||
| Opening ceremony | November 19 | ||
| Closing ceremony | December 4 | ||
| Officially opened by | Zail Singh President of India | ||
| Officially closed by | Fahad Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah President of the Olympic Council of Asia | ||
| Athlete's Oath | P.T. Usha | ||
| Torch lighter | Deanna Syme Tewari & Balbir Singh Sr. | ||
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