• The 19^th Asian Games 2023 came to an end with a closing ceremony at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium.

Motto of Asian games 2023 was ‘Heart to heart, @ Future’. India hosted the first and ninth edition in 1951 and 1982 respectively. Both were held in New Delhi.

• Hosts China finished with a record 201 gold medals followed by Japan and Republic of Korea.
• India finished fourth with a total of 107 medals that included 28 gold.
• The 20^th Asian Games will be held in Japan in 2026.

 

ABOUT ASIAN GAMES

• Asian Games are the oldest and most prestigious event on Olympic Council of Asia calendar.
• Asian Games is recognised by International Olympic Committee.
• It is second largest multi-sport event after Olympics.
• They are held every four years.