2002 Asian Games
Logo of the 2002 Asian Games | |||
Host city | Busan, South Korea | ||
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Nations participating | 44 | ||
Athletes participating | 7,711 | ||
Events | 419 in 38 sports | ||
Opening ceremony | September 29 | ||
Closing ceremony | October 14 | ||
Officially opened by |
Kim Dae-jung President of South Korea | ||
Athlete's Oath | Moon Dae-Sung | ||
Torch lighter | Ha Hyung-Joo, Kye Sun-Hui | ||
Main venue | Busan Asiad Main Stadium | ||
Website | 2002 Asian Games | ||
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The 2002 Asian Games, also known as XIV Asiad is a multi-sport event held in Busan, South Korea from September 29 to October 14, 2002. Busan is the second city in South Korea, after Seoul in 1986 to host the Games. A total of 419 events in 38 sports were contested by 7,711 athletes from 44 countries.[1] The Games also co-hosted by its four neighbouring cities: Ulsan, Changwon, Masan and Yangsan.[2]
Organisation
Marketing
The emblem of the Games featured the blue waves of sea in the shape of Taegeuk, symbolising Busan and Korea. It expresses the image of development and unity of the Asian people; two dynamic powers are closely intertwined, while the wave's shape indicates the character B, the first character of Busan.[3]
Sea gulls, are sometimes called the city bird of Busan. It is named "Duria", a combination of the two words 'Durative' and 'Asia', which means "You and Me Together" in the Korean language, and expresses the ideal of the Games: to promote unity and partnership among Asian countries.[4]
In conjunction with the Games, eight songs were released as the official music for the Games:[5]
- "The Dream of Asia" – Lee Moon-se
- "Frontier!-Voices from the East" – Yang Bang-ean & Furee
- "We are..." – Baby box
- "Theme from Duria" – Hong Jong-myung, Shin Hyo-bum
- "The Fanfare" – Busan city Orchestra
- "Welcome to Busan Korea" – Kim Hyo-soo
- "Let`s Go!!" – Gang Hyun-soo
- "Love to All of Us" – CAN
Venues
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44 venues were used in the Games with twelve of them are newly built.[6] Below is the list of competition venues in the Games.
New
- Busan Asiad Stadium
- Gangseo Archery Field
- Gangseo Gymnasium
- Gangseo Hockey Stadium
- Geumjeong Gymnasium
- Geumjeong Tennis Stadium
- Geumjeong Velodrome
- Gijang Gymnasium
- Nakdong River Rowing and Canoeing Courses
Existing
- Gudeok Stadium
- Gudeok Baseball Stadium
- Gudeok Gymnasium
- Dongseo University Gyeongnam Information College
- Minseok Sports Center
- Dongju College Gymnasium
- Pukyong National University Gymnasium
- Tongmyong University of Information Technology Stadium
- Busan Citizens' Hall
- Busan Yachting Center
- Sajik Swimming Pool
- Sajik Baseball Stadium
- Sajik Tennis Courts
- Sajik Gymnasium
- Gijang Cycle Stadium
- Marathon Stadium
- Race Walking Stadium
- Haeundae Beach
- Cycle Road Race Stadium
- Samnak Riverside Sports Park
Participating nations
All 44 members of Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) with 7,711 athletes took part in the Games. Timor-Leste participated for the first time since its independence and Afghanistan returned to the action since Taliban had come to power.[7] Below is a list of all the participating NOCs; the number of competitors per delegation is indicated in brackets.[8]
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Sports
A total of 419 events in 38 sports was contested in the Games for 16 days of competition. Football and basketball was kickoff two and one day respectively prior to the opening ceremony.[9] Bodybuilding was the debutant sport in Games.[10]
Calendar
● | Opening ceremony | Event competitions | ● | Event finals | ● | Closing ceremony |
September / October 2002 | 27th Fri |
28th Sat |
29th Sun |
30th Mon |
1st Tue |
2nd Wed |
3rd Thu |
4th Fri |
5th Sat |
6th Sun |
7th Mon |
8th Tue |
9th Wed |
10th Thu |
11th Fri |
12th Sat |
13th Sun |
14th Mon |
Gold medals |
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5 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 45 | |||||||||||
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2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | |||||||||||||
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12 | 12 | |||||||||||||||||
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5 | 8 | 13 | ||||||||||||||||
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1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10 | |||||||||||
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2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 12 | ||||||||||||||
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2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | ||||||||||||
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2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | |||||||||||||
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2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12 | ||||||||||||
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4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 16 | ||||||||||||||
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2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | ||||||||||||||
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2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | |||||||||||||||
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8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 42 | |||||||||||
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5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 32 | ||||||||||||
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1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | |||||||||||||
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4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 16 | ||||||||||||||
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1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 | ||||||||||||||
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1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 15 | ||||||||
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5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 18 | ||||||||||||||
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2 | 9 | 11 | ||||||||||||||||
Total gold medals | 2 | 14 | 19 | 31 | 41 | 35 | 27 | 23 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 27 | 19 | 32 | 42 | 7 | 419 | ||
Ceremonies | ● | ● | |||||||||||||||||
September / October 2002 | 27th Fri |
28th Sat |
29th Sun |
30th Mon |
1st Tue |
2nd Wed |
3rd Thu |
4th Fri |
5th Sat |
6th Sun |
7th Mon |
8th Tue |
9th Wed |
10th Thu |
11th Fri |
12th Sat |
13th Sun |
14th Mon |
Gold medals |
Medal table
The top ten ranked NOCs at these Games are listed below. The host nation, South Korea, is highlighted.
Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
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1 | ![]() | 150 | 84 | 74 | 308 |
2 | ![]() | 96 | 80 | 84 | 260 |
3 | ![]() | 44 | 73 | 72 | 189 |
4 | ![]() | 20 | 26 | 30 | 76 |
5 | ![]() | 15 | 12 | 24 | 51 |
6 | ![]() | 14 | 19 | 10 | 43 |
7 | ![]() | 11 | 12 | 13 | 36 |
8 | ![]() | 10 | 17 | 25 | 52 |
9 | ![]() | 9 | 11 | 13 | 33 |
10 | ![]() | 8 | 14 | 14 | 36 |
Total | 427 | 421 | 502 | 1350 |
See also
References
- ↑ "14th AG Busan 2002". OCA. Retrieved 2010-11-20.
- ↑ "Neighboring Host Cities". busanasiangames.org. Archived from the original on 2003-06-05. Retrieved 2010-11-20.
- ↑ "Emblem, Busan 2002". OCA. Retrieved 2010-11-20.
- ↑ "Mascot, Busan 2002". OCA. Retrieved 2010-11-20.
- ↑ "AG Official Music". busanasiangames.org. Archived from the original on 2003-07-04. Retrieved 2010-11-20.
- ↑ "Venues readiness". busanasiangames.org. Archived from the original on 2003-06-05. Retrieved 2010-11-20.
- ↑ "History of the Asian Games". The Times of India. 2010-11-11. Retrieved 2010-11-20.
- ↑ "Each National & Regional". busanasiangames.org. Archived from the original on 2003-06-05. Retrieved 2010-11-20.
- ↑ "Competition Schedules". busanasiangames.org. Archived from the original on 2003-06-05. Retrieved 2010-11-20.
- ↑ "South Korea catches Japan in medals race". CNNSI.com. 2002-10-05. Retrieved 2010-11-20.