Question

Where were the first Asian Games held in India?

• A. New Delhi
• B. Gwalior
• C. Chennai
• D. Patiala

Answer 1

Answer:

A. New Delhi

First Asian Games Hosted by India

• The first Asian Games ever hosted by India took place in New Delhi.
• This significant sporting event was held in the year 1951.
• New Delhi has the distinction of being the inaugural host city for the Asian Games.
• The Asian Games are a continental multi-sport event held every four years.
• The first games in New Delhi saw participation from 11 nations.
• A total of 489 athletes competed in these inaugural games.
• The games were held from March 4 to March 11, 1951.
• The National Stadium in New Delhi was the main venue for the event.
• The Asian Games Federation (now the Olympic Council of Asia) was founded in 1949, with the idea of holding the games originating from a desire to create a truly pan-Asian sporting competition after the 1947 Asian Regional Athletic Games in New Delhi.
• India has hosted the Asian Games only once, in New Delhi in 1951.