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    In first asian games, which country won the gold medal ?

    Question #19923. Asked by kk. (Jun 17 02 4:34 PM)


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    		The first Games held in March 1951 saw 489 athletes from 11 countries competing in six games. Afghanistan, Burma, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka (then Ceylon) and Thailand participated. Athletics, aquatics, basketball, cycling, football and weight lifting were the sports featured at the Games. Korea was keen to participate but could not do so due to the Korean war.

    The first gold medal was won by N C Kok (Singapore) in the 1500 metre freestyle swimming event. He dominated the swimming by winning four golds. Japan was placed first with 24 gold, 20 silver and 14 bronze medals. India was second with 15 gold, 18 silver and 19 bronze medals.
    http://www.lacnet.org/suntimes/990103/mirror4.html

    Jun 17 02, 7:43 PM

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