1958 Asian Games

III Asian Games
Host city Tokyo, Japan
Nations participating 16
Athletes participating 1,820
Events 13 sports
Opening ceremony May 24
Closing ceremony June 1
Officially opened by HM Emperor Hirohito
Athlete's Oath -
Judge's Oath -
Torch Lighter Mikio Oda(Athletics)
Main Stadium Olympic Stadium

The 3rd Asian Games were held from May 24 to June 1, 1958 in Tokyo, Japan. A total number of 1,820 athletes, coming from 16 countries, competed in thirteen events at this Asiad. Debuting sports were field hockey, table tennis, tennis, and volleyball. Tokyo would go on to host the 1964 Summer Olympics.

Sports

Medal table

Main article: 1958 Asian Games medal table

Source : Overall Medal Standings - Tokyo 1958

Rank Nation Gold Silver Bronze Total
1  Japan (JPN) 67 42 30 139
2  Philippines (PHI) 9 19 21 49
3  South Korea (KOR) 8 7 12 27
4  Iran (IRI) 7 14 11 32
5  Republic of China (ROC) 6 11 17 34
6  Pakistan (PAK) 6 11 9 26
7  India (IND) 5 4 4 13
8  Vietnam (VIE) 2 0 3 5
9  Burma (BIR) 1 2 1 4
10  Singapore (SIN) 1 1 2 4
Total 113 113 127 353

References

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Nations at the 1958 Asian Games in Tokyo, Japan