1998 Asian Games
The 13th Asian Games were held from December 6 to December 20, 1998 in Bangkok, Thailand. This was the first time that Thailand bid for the event after it shouldered the two postponed hosting rights in 1970 and 1978.[1]
Emblem
The Official Emblem of the 13th Asian Games elements from Asia in general and Thailand in particular. It is based on the letter A, representing Asia and Athletes. The Maha Chedi, or pagoda shape, represents Thailand, in particular. The pinnacle of the Maha Chedi symbolises the knowledge, intelligence and athletic prowess of Thailand's forefathers, which are second to none. The top is part of the OCA logo.
Mascot
The official Mascot of the 13th Asian Games is an elephant. The elephant is a very distinctive animal which has lived with the people of Thailand for many generations and is universally admired for its strengths and nobility. The mascot's name Chai-Yo (Thai: ไชโย) (a Thai word meaning pleasure, gladness, success, unity and happiness) is usually shouted by a group of people to show their unity and solidarity.[2]
Participating NOCs
National Olympic Committees (NOCs) are named according to their official IOC designations and arranged according to their official IOC country codes in 1998.
Saudi Arabia withdrew from the Games, but paraded in the Opening Ceremony.[3]
Sports
Medal table
The top ten ranked NOCs at these Games are listed below. The host nation, Thailand, is highlighted.
Venues
Hua Mark
- Rajmangala Stadium (Opening & Closing ceremonies, Football)
- Indoor Stadium (Sepak Takraw)
- Velodrome (Cycling)
- Shooting Range (Shooting)
- Clay Target Shooting Range (Clay Target Shooting)
Muang Thong Thani
- IMPACT Arena (Boxing)
- IMPACT Hall 1-5 (Billiards & Snooker, Gymnastics, Volleyball)
- Thunder Dome (Weightlifting)
- SCG stadium (Rugby Football)
- Tennis Centre (Tennis)
Thammasat University (Rangsit Centre)
- Main Stadium (Athletics and Football)
- Gymnasium 1 (Basketball, Judo, Wrestling)
- Gymnasium 2 (Badminton)
- Gymnasium 3 (Handball)
- Gymnasium 4 (Fencing)
- Gymnasium 5 (Table Tennis)
- Gymnasium 6 (Wushu)
- Gymnasium 7 (Karate, Taekwondo)
- Field 1 (Archery)
- Field 2 (Softball)
- Aquatic Center (Aquatics)
- Athletes Village
Other venues
- Bangkok
- Chiang Mai
- Chonburi
- Ambassador Sport Center (Squash)
- Ao-Dongtarn Jomtien Beach (Sailing)
- Jomtian beach (Beach Volleyball)
- Map Prachan Reservoir (Canoeing, Rowing)
- Nakhon Nayok
- Nakhon Ratchasima
- Nakhon Sawan
- Nakhon Sawan Province Central Stadium (Football)
- Pathum Thani
- Alpine Golf and Sports Club (Golf)
- Queen Siritkit Sport Complex (Baseball, Hockey)
- Saraburi
- Fort Adhisorn Riding Club (Equestrian)
- Sisaket
- Sisaket Province Central Stadium (Football)
- Songkhla
- Suwannawong Gymnasium Hat Yai (Sepak Takraw)
- Tinasulanon Stadium (Football)
- Suphan Buri
- Municipal Gymnasium (Basketball)
- Suphan Buri Province Central Stadium (Football)
- Surat Thani
- Surat Thani Province Central Stadium (Football)
- Trang
- Trang Province Central Stadium (Football)
- Municipal Gymnasium (Sepak Takraw)
Opening ceremony
The opening ceremony started at 17:00 local time on December 6, 1998. It was attended by King of Thailand, Bhumibol Adulyadej, President of International Olympic Committee Juan Antonio Samaranch and President of the OCA Sheikh Ahmed Al-Fahad Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah
References
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China (CHN) 
South Korea (KOR) 
Japan (JPN) 
Kazakhstan (KAZ) 
Chinese Taipei (TPE) 
Iran (IRI) 
North Korea (PRK) 
India (IND) 
Uzbekistan (UZB) 
