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| Host city | Bangkok, Thailand |
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| Motto | Ever Onward |
| Nations | 18 |
| Athletes | 1,945 |
| Events | 142 in 16 sports |
| Opening | 9 December |
| Closing | 20 December |
| Opened by | Bhumibol Adulyadej King of Thailand |
| Torch lighter | Suthi Manyakass [1] |
| Main venue | National Stadium |
The 1966 Asian Games , also known as the V Asiad or Bangkok 1966, were a continental multi-sport event that was held from 9 to 20 December 1966, in Bangkok, Thailand. A total of 142 events in 16 sports were contested by athletes during the games. Taiwan and Israel returned to the Asian Games, reversing the decision taken by Indonesia in the previous Asiad to debar the two countries. A total number of 2,500 athletes and officials from 18 countries, were involved in this Asiad.
Contents
- Venues
- National Sport Complex
- Sport Authority of Thailand Sport Complex (Hua Mark)
- Chulalongkorn University Sport Complex
- Thammasat University (Thaprachan Centre)
- Other Venues in Bangkok
- Participating nations
- Sports
- Medal table
- References
The 5th Asiad was the first one where women's volleyball was played.
