| Saudi Arabia at the 1982 Asian Games | |
|---|---|
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| IOC code | KSA |
| NOC | Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee |
| in New Delhi | |
| Medals Ranked 19th |
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| Asian Games appearances (overview) | |
Saudi Arabia participated in the 1982 Asian Games in Delhi, India from November 19 to December 4, 1982. Saudi Arabia ended the games with a single bronze medal. [1]
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