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| Palestine at the 2010 Asian Games | |
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| IOC code | PLE |
| NOC | Palestine Olympic Committee |
| in Guangzhou | |
| Competitors | 67 in 8 sports |
| Medals Ranked 37th |
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| Asian Games appearances (overview) | |
The Palestine sent participants to the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou, China. It did not win any medals. [1]
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