| Kuwait at the 1982 Asian Games | |
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| IOC code | KUW |
| NOC | Kuwait Olympic Committee |
| in New Delhi | |
| Medals Ranked 13th |
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| Asian Games appearances (overview) | |
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Kuwait participated in the 1982 Asian Games in Delhi, India on November 19 to December 4, 1982. Kuwait ended the games at 7 overall medals including only 1 gold medal. [1]
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