The Asian Games

1. What was the idea behind The Asian Games?

To build international friendship through sport.

2. When and where did they begin?

The first Games were held in the Indian capital, New Delhi, in 1951.

3. Whose idea was it to hold the Games?

This idea came from India.

4. Where and when were the last games held?

Most recently The Asian Games have been held in Doha, Qatar (2006) , Guangzhou غوانزهو , China (2010) , and Incheon انكون , South Korea (2014).

5. Has Iraq won any medals in the Games?

Yes, it has won six gold medals, 15 silver medals and 23 bronze medals.

6. How often do the Games take places?

Every four years.

7. When did they began?

In 1951.

Lesson 7: The Asian Games

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The Asian Games

1. What was the idea behind The Asian Games?

To build international friendship through sport.

2. When and where did they begin?

The first Games were held in the Indian capital, New Delhi, in 1951.

3. Whose idea was it to hold the Games?

This idea came from India.

4. Where and when were the last games held?

Most recently The Asian Games have been held in Doha, Qatar (2006) , Guangzhou غوانزهو , China (2010) , and Incheon انكون , South Korea (2014).

5. Has Iraq won any medals in the Games?

Yes, it has won six gold medals, 15 silver medals and 23 bronze medals.

6. How often do the Games take places?

Every four years.

7. When did they began?

In 1951.