| Indonesia at the 1982 Asian Games | |
|---|---|
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| IOC code | INA |
| NOC | Indonesian Olympic Committee |
| Website | www |
| in New Delhi | |
| Medals Ranked 6th |
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| Asian Games appearances (overview) | |
Indonesia participated in the 1982 Asian Games in Delhi, India on November 19 to December 4, 1982. Indonesia finished sixth in total medals. [1]
| Sport | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| Tennis | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Archery | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Swimming | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Weightlifting | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 4 | 4 | 7 | 15 |
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