The Asian Games, also known as Asiad, is a continental multi-sport event held every four years for athletes of Asia. The Games were regulated by Asian Games Federation from the first Games in New Delhi, India in 1951, until the 1978 Games. Since the 1982 Games, they have been organized by the Olympic Council of Asia, after the breakup of the Asian Games Federation. The Games are recognized by the International Olympic Committee and are the second largest multi-sport event after the Olympic Games.
The 1998 Asian Games, officially known as the 13th Asian Games and the XIII Asiad,, or simply Bangkok 1998, was an Asian multi-sport event celebrated in Bangkok, Thailand from December 6 to 20, 1998, with 377 events in 36 sports and disciplines participated by 6,554 athletes across the continent. The sporting events commenced on 30 November 1998, a week earlier than the opening ceremony. It is a last time that the multi-sport event would be held in Bangkok until the 2007 Summer Universiade.
The Rajamangala National Stadium is the national stadium of Thailand national football team. It is part of the Hua Mak Sports Complex, and is located in Hua Mak Subdistrict, Bang Kapi, Bangkok. Its official opening on 6 December 1998 coincided with the beginning of the 1998 Asian Games.
Japan participated in the 1998 Asian Games held in Bangkok, Thailand from December 6, 1998 to December 20, 1998. This country was ranked 3rd with 52 gold medals, 61 silver medals and 68 bronze medals with a total of 181 medals to secure its third spot in the medal tally.
Iran participated in the 1998 Asian Games held in the capital city of Bangkok. This country is ranked 7th with 10 gold medals in this edition of the Asiad.
Football at the 1970 Asian Games was held in Bangkok, Thailand from 10 to 20 December 1970.
Swimming was contested from December 7 to December 19 at the 1998 Asian Games in Bangkok, Thailand.
China competed in the 1998 Asian Games which were held in Bangkok, Thailand from December 6, 1998, to December 20, 1998. It won 129 gold, 78 silver and 67 bronze medals.
Football Thai Factory Sporting Goods Co, Ltd., also known as FBT, is a Thai sports equipment company that has the biggest sports store in Asia which is the FBT sport complex and also has over 300 stores nationwide. FBT exports to over 40 countries worldwide. In 2009 it had over 2,800 employees and an annual turnover of over US$50 million.
India competed at the 1998 Asian Games held in Bangkok, Thailand. India ranked 9th with 7 Gold medals, 11 Silver medals and 17 Bronze medals.
Chinese Taipei participated in the 1998 Asian Games held in Bangkok, Thailand from December 6, 1998 to December 20, 1998. Athletes from Taiwan succeeded in winning 19 golds, 17 silvers and 41 bronzes, making for a total of 77 medals. Chinese Taipei finished sixth in the medal table.
Hong Kong participated in the 1998 Asian Games held in Bangkok, Thailand from December 6, 1998 to December 20, 1998. Athletes from Hong Kong succeeded in winning 5 golds, 10 silvers and 14 bronzes, making total 29 medals. Hong Kong finished thirteenth in a medal table.
The men's 50 kilometres walk competition at the 1998 Asian Games in Bangkok, Thailand was held on 18 December.
The men's 100 metre freestyle swimming competition at the 1998 Asian Games in Bangkok was held on 9 December at the Thammasat Aquatic Center.
The men's 200 metre freestyle swimming competition at the 1998 Asian Games in Bangkok was held on 7 December at the Thammasat Aquatic Center.
The men's 400 metre freestyle swimming competition at the 1998 Asian Games in Bangkok was held on 10 December at the Thammasat Aquatic Center.
The men's 1500 metre freestyle swimming competition at the 1998 Asian Games in Bangkok was held on 12 December at the Thammasat Aquatic Center.
The men's 100 metre butterfly swimming competition at the 1998 Asian Games in Bangkok was held on 8 December at the Thammasat Aquatic Center.
The men's 200 metre butterfly swimming competition at the 1998 Asian Games in Bangkok was held on 11 December at the Thammasat Aquatic Center.
The men's 100 metre backstroke swimming competition at the 1998 Asian Games in Bangkok was held on 11 December at the Thammasat Aquatic Center.
