| Burma at the 1954 Asian Games | |
|---|---|
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| IOC code | BIR |
| NOC | Burma Olympic Committee |
| in Manila | |
| Medals Ranked 8th |
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| Asian Games appearances (overview) | |
Burma participated in the 1954 Asian Games held in the capital city of Manila, Philippines. [1] This country was ranked 8th with 2 gold medals, and 2 bronze medals with a total of 4 medals to secure its spot in the medal tally.
| Sport | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Weightlifting | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
 Boxing | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
 Football | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Totals (3 sports) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
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