Chinese Taipei at the 2002 Asian Games

Chinese Taipei at the; 2002 Asian Games
IOC code	TPE
NOC	Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee
in Busan
Medals ; Ranked 8th	Gold10Silver17Bronze25Total52
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Last updated September 23, 2019

Chinese Taipei (Taiwan) participated in the 2002 Asian Games held in Busan, South Korea, from September 29 to October 14, 2002. Athletes from Taiwan won overall 52 medals (including 10 golds), and clinched eighth spot in the medal table.^[1]

"Chinese Taipei" is the name for Taiwan designated in the Nagoya Resolution whereby the Republic of China (ROC) and the People's Republic of China (PRC) recognize each other when it comes to the activities of the International Olympic Committee and its correlates. The ROC participates under this name in various international organizations and events, including the World Trade Organization, the World Health Organization, the Metre Convention, FIRST Global and international pageants.

Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is a state in East Asia. Neighbouring states include the People's Republic of China (PRC) to the west, Japan to the north-east, and the Philippines to the south. The island of Taiwan has an area of 35,808 square kilometres (13,826 sq mi), with mountain ranges dominating the eastern two thirds and plains in the western third, where its highly urbanised population is concentrated. Taipei is the capital and largest metropolitan area. Other major cities include Kaohsiung, Taichung, Tainan and Taoyuan. With 23.7 million inhabitants, Taiwan is among the most densely populated states, and is the most populous state and largest economy that is not a member of the United Nations (UN).

The 2002 Asian Games, also known as the XIV Asiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Busan, South Korea from September 29 to October 14, 2002 with the football event commenced 2 days before the opening ceremony.

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Indonesia participated in the 2002 Asian Games held in the city of Busan, South Korea from 29 September 2002 to 14 October 2002. Indonesia ranked 14th with 4 gold medals in this edition of the Asiad.

Kazakhstan participated in the 2002 Asian Games held in Busan, South Korea, from September 29 to October 14, 2002. Athletes from Kazakhstan won overall 76 medals, and clinched fourth spot in the medal table.

Singapore participated in the 2002 Asian Games held in Busan, South Korea, from September 29 to October 14, 2002. Athletes from Singapore won overall 17 medals, and clinched 13th spot in the medal table.

Saudi Arabia participated in the 2002 Asian Games held in Busan, South Korea, from September 29 to October 14, 2002. Athletes from Saudi Arabia won overall nine medals, and clinched eleventh spot in the medal table.

Qatar participated in the 2002 Asian Games held in Busan, South Korea, from September 29 to October 14, 2002. Athletes from Qatar won overall 17 medals, and clinched 17th spot in the medal table.

Hong Kong participated in the 2002 Asian Games held in Busan, South Korea, from September 29 to October 14, 2002. Athletes from Hong Kong won overall 21 medals, and clinched 16th spot in the medal table.

Vietnam participated in the 2002 Asian Games held in Busan, South Korea, from September 29 to October 14, 2002. Athletes from Vietnam won overall 18 medals, and clinched 15th spot in the medal table.

Athletes from Bahrain participated in the 2002 Asian Games held in Busan, South Korea, from September 29 to October 14, 2002. They won seven medals, and clinched 19th spot in the medal table.

Kuwait participated in the 2002 Asian Games held in Busan, South Korea, from September 29 to October 14, 2002. Athletes from Kuwait won overall eight medals, and clinched 20th spot in the medal table.

Myanmar participated in the 2002 Asian Games held in Busan, South Korea, from 29 September to 14 October 2002. Athletes from Myanmar won overall twelve medals, and clinched 23rd spot in the medal table.

Kyrgyzstan participated in the 2002 Asian Games held in Busan, South Korea, from September 29 to October 14, 2002. Athletes from Kyrgyzstan won overall twelve medals, and clinched 23rd spot in the medal table.

Macau participated in the 2002 Asian Games held in Busan, South Korea, from September 29 to October 14, 2002. Athletes from Macau won overall four medals, and clinched 29th spot in the medal table.

Lebanon participated in the 2002 Asian Games held in Busan, South Korea, from September 29 to October 14, 2002. Athletes from Lebanon won only one gold, and clinched 27th spot in the medal table.

Mongolia participated in the 2002 Asian Games held in Busan, South Korea, from September 29 to October 14, 2002. Athletes from Mongolia won overall 14 medals, and clinched 26th spot in the medal table.

Nepal participated in the 2002 Asian Games held in Busan, South Korea, from September 29 to October 14, 2002. Athletes from Nepal won overall three medals, all bronze, and clinched 32nd spot in the medal table.

Jordan participated in the 2002 Asian Games held in Busan, South Korea, from September 29 to October 14, 2002. Athletes from Jordan won overall two medals, all bronze, and clinched 34th spot in the medal table.

Laos participated in the 2002 Asian Games held in Busan, South Korea, from September 29 to October 14, 2002. Athletes from Laos won overall two medals, all bronze, and clinched 34th spot in the medal table.

Palestine participated in the 2002 Asian Games held in Busan, South Korea, from September 29 to October 14, 2002. Athletes from Palestine won only one bronze medal, and finished at the 36th spot in the medal table.

References

↑ "Overall medal standings – Busan 2002". ocasia.org. Olympic Council of Asia. Archived from the original on March 8, 2012. Retrieved July 24, 2011.

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[ocasia-1] "Overall medal standings – Busan 2002". ocasia.org. Olympic Council of Asia. Archived from the original on March 8, 2012. Retrieved July 24, 2011.