Athletics was contested from October 7 to October 14 at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan Asiad Main Stadium, Busan, South Korea. A total of 459 athletes from 39 nations took part in the competition. Afghanistan, Bhutan, Brunei, Laos and Maldives were the only nations without a representative in the events.
Basketball was one of the many sports which was held at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea between 28 September and 14 October 2002. The competition took place at Geumjeong Gymnasium and Sajik Arena.
Football at the 2002 Asian Games was held in Busan, Changwon, Yangsan and Ulsan, South Korea from 27 September to 13 October 2002.
Tennis were contested at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea from October 2 to October 12, 2002. Tennis had team, doubles, and singles events for men and women, as well as a mixed doubles competition. The tennis competition was held at the Geumjeong Tennis Stadium.
Table tennis was contested from 1 October 2002 to 9 October 2002 at the 2002 Asian Games in Dongchun Gymnasium, Ulsan, South Korea.
Canoeing and Kayaking were held at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea from October 10 to October 12. Men's and women's competition were held in Kayak and men's competition in Canoe with all events having taken place at the Nakdong River Rowing and Canoeing Courses. The competition included only sprint events.
The men's hammer throw competition at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea was held on 8 October at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium.
The men's 800 metres competition at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea was held on 8–9 October at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium.
The men's 1500 metres competition at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea was held on 12 October at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium.
The men's 5000 metres competition at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea was held on 10 October at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium.
The men's 10,000 metres competition at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea was held on 7 October at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium.
The women's discus throw competition at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea was held on 10 October at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium.
The men's 50 metre pistol competition at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea was held on 2 October at the Changwon International Shooting Range.
The men's 50 metre rifle prone competition at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea was held on 5 October at the Changwon International Shooting Range.
The men's trap competition at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea was held on 2 and 3 October at the Changwon International Shooting Range.
The men's double trap competition at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea was held on 5 October at the Changwon International Shooting Range.
The men's skeet competition at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea was held on 7 and 8 October at the Changwon International Shooting Range.
The women's skeet competition at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea was held on 7 October at the Changwon International Shooting Range.
The women's 50 metre rifle three positions competition at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea was held on 6 October at the Changwon International Shooting Range.
The women's trap competition at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea was held on 2 October at the Changwon International Shooting Range.
