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| China at the 1994 Asian Games | |
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| IOC code | CHN |
| NOC | Chinese Olympic Committee external link (in Chinese and English) |
| in Hiroshima | |
| Medals Ranked 1st |
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| Asian Games appearances (overview) | |
China competed in the 1994 Asian Games which were held in Hiroshima, Japan from October 2, 1994 to October 16, 1994. It won 125 gold, 83 silver and 58 bronze medals. [1]
The Asian Games, also known as Asiad, is a continental multi-sport event held every four years for athletes of Asia. The Games were regulated by Asian Games Federation from the first Games in New Delhi, India in 1951, until the 1978 Games. Since the 1982 Games, they have been organized by the Olympic Council of Asia, after the breakup of the Asian Games Federation. The Games are recognized by the International Olympic Committee and are the second largest multi-sport event after the Olympic Games.
The 1990 Asian Games, also known as the XI Asiad and the 11th Asian Games (第十一届亚洲运动会) or simply Beijing 1990 (北京1990), were held from September 22 to October 7, 1990, in Beijing, China. This was the first Asian Games held in China.
The 1994 Asian Games (1994年アジア競技大会), also known as the XII Asiad and the 12th Asian Games (第12回アジア競技大会) or simply Hiroshima 1994 (広島1994), were held from October 2 to 16, 1994, in Hiroshima, Japan.This is first on Games'history that a country non-capital city hosted the event. The main theme of this edition was to promote peace and harmony among Asian nations. This concept was used due the historical fact that the city was the site of the first atomic bomb attack 49 years earlier. Due to the 1991 Gulf War, Iraq was suspended from the games. The games debuted the five Asian former republics of the Soviet Union: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
Athletics was contested at the 1994 Asian Games in Hiroshima Big Arch, Hiroshima, Japan from October 9 to October 16.
Football at the 1994 Asian Games was held in Hiroshima, Japan from 1 to 16 October 1994. The Asian Football Confederation suggested that only under-23 teams should be entered, which meant that all the players had to be born after January 1, 1971. But this was ignored by all participants except Saudi Arabia.
Basketball was one of the many sports which was held at the 1994 Asian Games in Hiroshima, Japan between 3 October and 15 October 1994. China defeated Korea in the men's final en route to their 4th title, while Korea edged host Japan to claim their 2nd title in the women's final.
Badminton was contested at the 1994 Asian Games in Tsuru Memorial Gymnasium, Hiroshima, Japan from October 7 to October 15, 1994.
People's Republic of China first competed at the Asian Games in 1974. China has also participated at the Asian Winter Games since the first games held in 1986 in Sapporo.
The Boxing Tournament at the 1994 Asian Games was held in Naka Ward Sports Center, Hiroshima, Japan from October 4 to October 13, 1994.
This is a list of official football games played by Iran national football team between 1990 and 1999.
The 1994 Asian Games, was a multi-sport event held in Hiroshima, Japan from 2 to 16 October 1994. They were the first Asian Games to be held in a non-capital city. The main theme of this edition was to promote peace and harmony among Asian nations. It was emphasized by the host because the venue was the site of the first atomic bomb attack in 1945. A total of 6,828 athletes from 42 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) participated in these games, competing in 34 sports. Baseball, Karate, Modern Pentathlon and Soft tennis were included for the first time. This medal table ranks the participating NOCs by the number of gold medals won by their athletes.
Water polo was contested for men only at the 1994 Asian Games at the Hiroshima Big Wave Pool, Hiroshima, Japan from 11 October to 15 October 1994.
Diving was contested at the 1994 Asian Games in Hiroshima, Japan, from October 3 to October 6, 1994.
Synchronized swimming was contested from October 8 to October 9 at the 1994 Asian Games in Big Wave Pool, Hiroshima, Japan. A total of 11 athletes from 5 nations competed in the event, Japan won both gold medals, China won both silver medals and South Korea won all bronze medals.
Wushu was contested by both men and women at the 1994 Asian Games in Aki Ward Sports Center, Hiroshima, Japan from October 12 to October 14, 1994. It was competed in the disciplines of Taolu with six events, tai chi, Nanquan and Changquan for both genders. Changquan event consisted of Changquan, one long weapon discipline and one short weapon discipline.
Sailing was contested at the 1994 Asian Games in Kannon Marina, Hiroshima Bay, Hiroshima, Japan from October 4 to October 11.
Tennis were contested at the 1994 Asian Games in Regional Park Tennis Stadium, Hiroshima, Japan from 3 to 13 October 1994. Tennis had team, doubles, and singles events for men and women, as well as a mixed doubles competition.
Archery was contested from October 6 to October 10 at the 1994 Asian Games in Senogawa Park, Hiroshima, Japan. The competition included only recurve events.
Golf was one of the many sports which was held at the 1994 Asian Games in Hiroshima, Japan, between 6 and 9 October 1994.
Kazakhstan participated in the 1994 Asian Games from October 2 to October 16, 1994 in Hiroshima, Japan, which was the country's first appearance at the Asian Games since gaining independence.