| Sailing at the 1986 Asian Games | |
|---|---|
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| Venue | Busan Yachting Center |
| Dates | 23–29 September 1986 |
Sailing was contested at the 1986 Asian Games in Busan Yachting Center, Busan, South Korea from 23 September 1986 to 29 September 1986.
There were five events in the competition.
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  South Korea (KOR) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2 |  China (CHN) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 |  Pakistan (PAK) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 |  Japan (JPN) | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 5 |  Thailand (THA) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 6 |  India (IND) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 |  Indonesia (INA) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Totals (7 entries) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15 | |
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Results of India national football team from 1980-1989.
