| Oman at the 2010 Asian Games | |
|---|---|
 | |
| IOC code | OMA |
| NOC | Oman Olympic Committee |
| in Guangzhou | |
| Competitors | 75 [1] |
| Medals Ranked 34th |
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| Asian Games appearances (overview) | |
Oman participated in the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou, China from 12 November to 27 November 2010. Its contingent comprised 95 members, including 75 athletes. [1] It will take part in six disciplines namely athletics, football, field hockey, shooting, tennis, and beach volleyball. [1]
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bronze | Barakat Al Harthi | Athletics | Men's 100m | 22 November |
Oman was in Group F with Pakistan, Thailand and Maldives. [2]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Oman | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | +5 | 7 |
| 2 |  Thailand | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 | +6 | 5 |
| 3 |  Maldives | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | −3 | 2 |
| 4 |  Pakistan | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 8 | −8 | 1 |
| Oman | 2 – 0 | Pakistan |
|---|---|---|
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Oman is placed in Group A along with Malaysia, South Korea, China and Singapore. [1]
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