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Encyclopedia > 2002 Asian Games

The 15th Asian Games were held in Busan, South Korea from September 29, 2002 to October 14, 2002. Image File history File links 14th_asiad. ... Image File history File links 14th_asian_games_mascot. ... The Asian Games, also called the Asiad, is a multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. ... Busan tower by night Haeundae beach at dawn, February 2005 Busan Metropolitan City, also commonly referred to as Pusan, is the largest harbor city in Korea, with a population of about 4 million, Busan is South Koreas second largest metropolis next to Seoul. ... September 29 is the 272nd day of the year (273rd in leap years). ... 2002 (MMII) is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... October 14 is the 287th day of the year (288th in Leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2002 (MMII) is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


44 countries participated in these games under the management of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA). There were 38 events and 18,000 newsmen, officers and athletes. The Asian Games, also called the Asiad, is a multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. ...



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Continued from the 13th Bangkok 1998 Asian Games SAMSUNG was an official sponsor of the 14th Busan 2002 Asian Games in multiple categories including audio-visual equipment, home appliances and wireless communication devices.
Busan 2002 Asian Games were hosted in the beautiful port city of Busan from September 29th through October 14th, with 18,000 athletes, relevant personnel, and journalists representing 43 Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) member nations.
The basic motif for the Busan 2002 Asian Games official emblem is a blue wave, symbolizing the host city Busan, combined with the Yin-Yang symbol, representing the Korean nation as a whole.
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Asian Games Far Eastern Championship Games Logo The Far Eastern Championship Games (also known as Far East Games) was a small Asian multi-sport competition considered to be a precursor to the Asian Games.
The elephant was the hit of the 1982 Asian Games, when the nation fell in love with the playful five year old, the youngest of the 36 elephants that participated in the opening ceremonies at the games.
Games organizers are hoping to start the Asian Games torch relay from the peak of Mt. Paektu in the North to Busan in the South.
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