2001 East Asian Games

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III East Asian Games
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Host cityOsaka, Japan
Nations9
Athletes2804
Events15 sports
OpeningMay 19, 2001
ClosingMay 27, 2001
Opened by Prince Takamado
Torch lighter Naoko Takahashi
Main venue Osaka Dome

The 3rd East Asian Games were held in Osaka, Japan from May 19 to 27, 2001. The host China and Japan each ended with 191 medals, although China's tally included 85 golds, compared to Japan's 61. [1]

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Sports

The 2001 East Asian Games featured events in 15 sports, which was a new high for the competition.

Medal table

  Host nation (Japan)

RankNationGoldSilverBronzeTotal
1Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China  (CHN)854858191
2Flag of Japan.svg  Japan  (JPN)*616565191
3Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg  South Korea  (KOR)344632112
4Flag of Kazakhstan.svg  Kazakhstan  (KAZ)13182657
5Flag of Chinese Taipei for Olympic games.svg  Chinese Taipei  (TPE)6163153
6Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong  (HKG)3137
7Flag of Mongolia.svg  Mongolia  (MGL)12710
8Flag of Macau.svg  Macau  (MAC)1034
9Flag of Guam.svg  Guam  (GUM)0011
Totals (9 entries)204196226626

References

  1. "OCA - Osaka 2001".