| Hong Kong at the 1982 Asian Games | |
|---|---|
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| IOC code | HKG |
| NOC | Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China |
| in New Delhi | |
| Medals Ranked 19th |
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| Asian Games appearances (overview) | |
Hong Kong participated in the 1982 Asian Games in Delhi, India on November 19 to December 4, 1982. Hong Kong ended the games with single bronze only. [1]
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