| Iraq at the 1974 Asian Games | |
|---|---|
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| IOC code | IRQ |
| NOC | National Olympic Committee of Iraq |
| in Tehran | |
| Medals Ranked 15th |
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| Asian Games appearances (overview) | |
Iraq participated in the 1974 Asian Games held in Tehran, Iran from 1 to 16 September 1974. Athletes from Iraq won overall six medals, including one gold medals and finished 15th in a medal table. [1]
The Asian Games, also known as Asiad, is a continental multi-sport event held every fourth year among athletes from all over Asia. The Games were regulated by the Asian Games Federation (AGF) 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 (OCA), after the breakup of the Asian Games Federation. The Games are recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and are described as the second largest multi-sport event after the Olympic Games.
The 7th Asian Games were held from 1 to 16 September 1974 in Tehran, Iran. The Aryamehr Sports Complex was built for the Games. The Asian Games were hosted in the Middle East for the first time. Tehran, the capital of Iran, played host to 3,010 athletes coming from 25 countries/NOCs, the highest number of participants since the inception of the Games.
People's Republic of China first competed at the Asian Games in 1974. During that year, China became the second nation in the history of Asian Games after Japan to cross the 100 medal-mark in one edition.
Hong Kong first competed at the Asian Games in 1954.
Thailand participated in the 1974 Asian Games in Tehran on 1–16 September 1974. Thailand ended the games at 14 overall medals including 4 gold medals.
The 1974 Asian Games was a multi-sport event held in Tehran, Iran from September 1, 1974, to September 16, 1974. This was the first time that Asian Games were celebrated in any Middle East country. A total of 3,010 athletes selected from 25 Asian National Olympic Committees participated in 16 sports divided into 202 events. The number of participating countries was the greatest in Asian Games history, eighteen nations competed in Bangkok, host of the 1970 Asian Games. Fencing, gymnastics (artistic) and women's basketball were included for the first time; while sailing—which made its debut in the previous Asian Games—was not included, however since 1978, sailing is a part of the Asian Games sports.
North Korea participated in the 1974 Asian Games held in Tehran, Iran from September 1, 1974 to September 16, 1974. This revision of the Games was the debut of North Korea in Asian Games. North Korea was represented by the Olympic Committee of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. North Korean athletes claimed 46 medals in total, including 15 gold, and finished at the fifth position in a medal table.
Israel participated in the 1974 Asian Games held in Tehran, Iran from 1 September 1974 to 16 September 1974. This was the last appearance of Israel in Asian Games. Athletes from Israel won overall 19 medals, including seven gold, and finished sixth in a medal table.
India participated in the 1974 Asian Games held in Tehran, Iran from 1 to 16 September 1974. Athletes from India won overall 28 medals, including four gold, and finished seventh in a medal table.
Indonesia participated in the 1974 Asian Games held in Tehran, Iran from 1 to 16 September 1974. Athletes from Indonesia won overall 11 medals, including three gold, and finished ninth in a medal table.
Mongolia participated in the 1974 Asian Games held in Tehran, Iran from 1 to 16 September 1974. Athletes from Mongolia won overall 15 medals, including two gold, and finished tenth in a medal table.
Pakistan participated in the 1974 Asian Games held in Tehran, Iran from 1 to 16 September 1974. Athletes from Pakistan won overall 11 medals, including two gold, and finished 11th in a medal table.
Singapore participated in the 1974 Asian Games held in Tehran, Iran from 1 to 16 September 1974. Athletes from Singapore won overall 11 medals, including one gold and finished 13th in a medal table.
Burma participated in the 1974 Asian Games held in Tehran, Iran from 1 to 16 September 1974. Athletes from Burma won overall six medals, including one gold medal and finished 14th in a medal table.
Afghanistan participated in the 1974 Asian Games held in Tehran, Iran from 1 to 16 September 1974. Athletes from Afghanistan won only one medal, a bronze, and finished 19th in the medal table.
Kuwait participated in the 1974 Asian Games held in Tehran, Iran from 1 to 16 September 1974. Athletes from Kuwait won only one medal and finished 18th in a medal table.
Malaysia competed in the 1974 Asian Games held in Tehran, Iran from 1 to 16 September 1974. Athletes from Malaysia won overall five medal and finished 17th in a medal table.
Gymnastics was contested at the 1974 Asian Games, held in Tehran, Iran from September 1, 1974, to September 16, 1974. It was the first time that gymnastics was included as the medal sport in the Asian Games, and only artistic events were contested. In the Games, only four participating National Olympic Committees (NOCs) succeeded in winning any medal. China lead the medal table, with overall 18 medals, Japan finished second with four gold, and total nine medals. South Korea, although won only four total medals but its two gold helped it to clinch third position in final standings, while North Korea with one gold and 11 overall medals finished last.
Boxing at the 1974 Asian Games was held in Mohammad Reza Shah Stadium, Tehran, Iran between 5 and 14 September 1974.
Iraq participated in the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta and Palembang, Indonesia from 18 August to 2 September 2018. Iraq first competed at the Asian Games in 1974 Tehran, and the best achievement was in 1982 Delhi, when the country was ranked 11th with a total 9 medals, 2 gold, 3 silver, and 4 bronze medals. At the last edition in Incheon, Iraq had collected 4 medals, and was ranked 25th in medals tally.