1990 Asian Winter Games
| II Asian Winter Games |
Slogan: --- |
| Host city |
Sapporo, Hokkaidō, Japan |
| Nations participating |
10 |
| Athletes participating |
310 |
| Events |
33 in 6 sports |
| Opening ceremony |
March 9 |
| Closing ceremony |
March 14 |
| Officially opened by |
--- |
| Athlete's Oath |
--- |
| Judge's Oath |
--- |
| Torch Lighter |
--- |
| Main Stadium |
Makomanai Indoor Stadium |
The 2nd Asian Winter Games were held from March 9 to March 14, 1990 in Sapporo, Hokkaidō, Japan.[1]. India was originally scheduled to host the second edition of the games, but due to technical and financial difficulties it gave up its hosting rights to Japan in 1989.[2] The 2nd Winter Asiad saw three NOCs participating in the games for the first time: Chinese Taipei, Iran and the Philippines.[3]
Sports
Events from only six sports were held in the Second Winter Asiad. Figure skating was temporarily out while Large-hill (90m) Ski Jumping was again a demonstration sport.
Participating nations
Teams from Iran, Chinese Taipei and the Philippines made their debut at the event, which had a total of over three hundred athletes entering from nine nations.[4]
- China
- Chinese Taipei
- India
- Iran
- Japan
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- Non-competing nations
Hong Kong, which had sent a delegation of figure skaters to the last games, this time sent only officials.
Medal count
| Rank |
Nation |
Gold |
Silver |
Bronze |
Total |
| 1 |
Japan (JPN) |
18 |
16 |
13 |
47 |
| 2 |
China (CHN) |
9 |
9 |
8 |
26 |
| 3 |
South Korea (KOR) |
6 |
7 |
8 |
21 |
| 4 |
North Korea (PRK) |
0 |
1 |
4 |
5 |
| 5 |
Mongolia (MGL) |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
| Total |
33 |
33 |
34 |
100 |
(Host nation highlighted)
References
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- China
- Chinese Taipei
- India
- Iran
- Japan
- Mongolia
- North Korea
- Philippines
- South Korea
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