North Korea at the 1974 Asian Games

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North Korea at the
1974 Asian Games
Flag of North Korea (1948-1992).svg
IOC code PRK
NOC Olympic Committee of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea
in Tehran
Medals
Ranked 5th
Gold
15
Silver
14
Bronze
17
Total
46
Asian Games appearances (overview)

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. [1] 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. [2]

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References

  1. "The Seventh Asiad in Tehran, Iran". People's Daily . people.com.cn. Archived from the original on August 14, 2013. Retrieved June 24, 2011.
  2. "Overall medal standings Tehran 1974". Olympic Council of Asia. ocasia.org. Archived from the original on March 8, 2012. Retrieved June 24, 2011.