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XIII Asian Games
Slogan: "Friendship Beyond Frontiers" Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Image File history File links 13th_asiad. ...
Nations participating	41
Athletes participating	6,700
Events	36 sports
Opening ceremony	December 6, 1998
Closing ceremony	December 20, 1998
Officially opened by	King Bhumibol Adulyadej
Athlete's Oath	---
Judge's Oath	---
Torch Lighter	Somluck Kamsing
Stadium	Rajmangala Stadium

The 13th Asian Games were held from December 6, 1998 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. December 6 is the 340th day of the year (341st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... is the 354th day of the year (355th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... Bhumibol Adulyadej (Thai: ; IPA: ; Royal Institute: Phumiphon Adunyadet;  ) (born December 5, 1927), is the current King of Thailand. ... The Olympic Oath is taken by an athlete and a judge at the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Games. ... The Olympic Oath is taken by an athlete and a judge at the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Games. ... Somluck Kamsing (sometimes Somrak Khamsing, born January 16, 1973) is a Thai boxer. ... Rajmangala Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. ... Asian Games Logo The Asian Games, also called the Asiad, is a multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. ... December 6 is the 340th day of the year (341st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... is the 354th day of the year (355th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... A BTS skytrain passing the Sathon area of Bangkok. ... 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday. ... Year 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar). ...

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. Asian Games Logo The Asian Games, also called the Asiad, is a multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. ... Athletics, also known as track and field or track and field athletics, is a collection of sport events. ... Stupa at Samye Ling Monastery, Scotland A stupa (from the Sanskrit) is a type of Buddhist structure found across the Indian subcontinent, Asia and increasingly in the Western World. ... A pagoda at Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia This article is about the building style. ... The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) is a governing body of sports in Asia, currently with 45 member countries. ...

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 (a Thai word meaning pleasure, gladness, success, unity and happiness) is usually shouted by a group of people to show their unity and solidarity. Image File history File links 13th_asiad_mascot. ... Millie, once mascot of the City of Brampton, is now the Brampton Arts Councils representative. ... Genera and Species Loxodonta Loxodonta cyclotis Loxodonta africana Elephas Elephas maximus Elephas antiquus † Elephas beyeri † Elephas celebensis † Elephas cypriotes † Elephas ekorensis † Elephas falconeri † Elephas iolensis † Elephas planifrons † Elephas platycephalus † Elephas recki † Stegodon † Mammuthus † Elephantidae (the elephants) is a family of pachyderm, and the only remaining family in the order Proboscidea...

Participating NOCs

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Sports

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Medal tally

1998 Asian Games medal count
Rank	Country				Total
1	China	129	78	67	274
2	Korea	65	46	53	164
3	Japan	52	61	68	181
4	Thailand	24	26	40	90
5	Kazakhstan	24	24	30	78
6	Chinese Taipei	19	17	41	77
7	Iran	10	11	13	34
8	North Korea	7	14	12	33
9	India	7	11	17	35
10	Uzbekistan	6	22	12	40
11	Indonesia	6	10	11	27
12	Malaysia	5	10	14	29
13	Hong Kong	5	6	6	17
14	Kuwait	4	6	4	14
15	Sri Lanka	3	0	3	6
16	Pakistan	2	4	9	15
17	Singapore	2	3	9	14
18	Qatar	2	3	3	8
19	Mongolia	2	2	10	14
20	Myanmar	1	6	4	11
21	Philippines	1	5	12	18
22	Vietnam	1	5	11	17
23	Turkmenistan	1	0	1	2
24	Kyrgyzstan	0	3	3	6
25	Jordan	0	3	2	5
26	Syria	0	2	4	6
27	Nepal	0	1	3	4
28	United Arab Emirates	0	1	1	2
29	Macau	0	1	0	1
30	Bangladesh	0	0	1	1
31	Brunei	0	0	1	1
32	Laos	0	0	1	1
33	Oman	0	0	1	1
34	Bahrain	0	0	0	0
35	Bhutan	0	0	0	0
36	Cambodia	0	0	0	0
37	Lebanon	0	0	0	0
38	Maldives	0	0	0	0
39	Palestine	0	0	0	0
40	Tajikistan	0	0	0	0
41	Yemen	0	0	0	0
Total		379	381	467	1227

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Venues

Sport Authority of Thailand Sport Compex (Hua Mark)

• Rajmangala Stadium (Opening & Closing ceremonies, Football)
• Indoor Stadium (Sepak Takraw)
• Velodrome (Cycling)
• Shooting Range (Shooting)
• Clay Target Shooting Range (Clay Target Shooting)

Rajmangala Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. ...

Bangkok Land Sport Complex (Muang Thong Thani)

• IMPACT Arena (Boxing)
• IMPACT Hall 1-5 (Billiards & Snooker, Gymnastics, Volleyball)
• Thunder Dome (Weightlifting)
• Rugby Football field (Rugby Football)
• Tennis Centre (Tennis)

Impact Arena is an indoor sporting arena located in Bangkok, Thailand. ...

Thammasat University Sport Complex (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

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Other Venues

Bangkok

• Kasetsart University (Hockey)
• PS Bowling Bangkapi (Bowling)
• Suphachalasai Stadium (Football)
• Thai Army Sports Stadium (Rugby)
• Thai-Japanese Stadium (Football)
• Thupatemee Stadium (Football)

Chiang Mai

• 700th Anniversary Stadium (Football)

Chonburi

• Ambassador Sport Center (Squash)
• Ao-Dongtarn Jomtien Beach (Sailing)
• Jomtian beach (Beach Volleyball)
• Map Prachan Reservoir (Canoeing, Rowing)

Nakhon Nayok

• Srinakharinwirot University (Ongkarak Campus) (Handball, Softball, Kabaddi)

Nakhon Ratchasima

• Khao Yai Rimtarn Resort (Cycling)

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)

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