1998 Asian Games
13th edition of the Asian Games
The 1998 Asian Games, also known as the XIII Asian Games, was a sports event in Bangkok, Thailand. It occurred from 6 December to 20 December, 1998. There were 377 events from 36 sports and disciplines.
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| Host city | Bangkok | ||
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| Country | Thailand | ||
| Motto | Friendship Beyond Frontiers (Thai: มิตรภาพไร้พรมแดน) Mitrp̣hāph rị̂ phrmdæn | ||
| Nations participating | 41 | ||
| Athletes participating | 6,554 (4,454 men, 2,100 women) | ||
| Events | 377 in 36 sports | ||
| Opening ceremony | 6 December | ||
| Closing ceremony | 20 December | ||
| Officially opened by | Bhumibol Adulyadej King of Thailand | ||
| Officially closed by | Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah President of the Olympic Council of Asia | ||
| Athlete's Oath | Preeda Chulamonthol | ||
| Judge's Oath | Songsak Charoenpong | ||
| Torch lighter | Somluck Kamsing | ||
| Website | 1998 Asian Games | ||
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