1978 Asian Games

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VIII Asian Games
Slogan: "'"
Nations participating	25
Athletes participating	3,842
Events	19 sports
Opening ceremony	December 9, 1978
Closing ceremony	December 20, 1978
Officially opened by	King Bhumibol Adulyadej
Athlete's Oath	---
Judge's Oath	---
Torch Lighter	---
Stadium	Suphachalasai Stadium

The 8th Asian Games were held from December 9, 1978 to December 20, 1978 in Bangkok, Thailand. Pakistan dropped its plan to host the Asian Games due to conflicts with Bangladesh and India. Singapore backed out on holding the Games due to financial reasons.

Thailand offered to help and the Asiad therefore was held in Bangkok. On the political front, Israel was expelled from the Asian Games. A total number of 3,842 athletes, coming from 25 countries, competed in these Asian Games. Debuting sports were archery and bowling.

[edit] Sports

[edit] Medal Count

1978 Asian Games medal count
Pos	Country				Totals
1	Japan	70	58	49	177
2	People's Republic of China	51	55	45	151
3	Republic of Korea	18	20	32	70
4	Democratic People's Republic of Korea	15	13	15	43
5	Thailand	11	11	20	42
6	India	11	11	6	28
7	Indonesia	8	7	18	33
8	Pakistan	4	4	9	17
9	Philippines	4	4	6	14
10	Iraq	2	4	6	12
11	Malaysia	2	1	4	7
12	Singapore	2	1	3	6
13	Mongolia	1	3	5	9
14	Lebanon	1	1	0	2
15	Syria	1	0	0	1
16	Myanmar	0	3	3	6
17	Hong Kong	0	2	3	5
18	Sri Lanka	0	0	2	2
19	Kuwait	0	0	1	1