The Asian Games, also known as Asiad, is a continental multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. The Games were regulated by the Asian Games Federation (AGF) from the first Games in New Delhi, India, until the 1978 Games. Since the 1982 Games, they have been organized by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), after the breakup of the Asian Games Federation. The Games are recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and are described as 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, 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 football event commenced on 30 November 1998, a week earlier than the opening ceremony.
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.
The athletics competition at the 1998 Asian Games were held in Bangkok, Thailand between 13 and 20 December.
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.
Swimming was contested from December 7 to December 19 at the 1998 Asian Games in Bangkok, Thailand.
Badminton was contested at the 1998 Asian Games in Thammasat Gymnasium 2, Bangkok, Thailand from December 8 to December 17.
Weightlifting contested from December 7 to December 14 at the 1998 Asian Games in Bangkok Land Sports Complex, Bangkok, Thailand.
China competed in the 1998 Asian Games which were held in Bangkok, Thailand from December 6, 1998 to December 20, 1998.
This is a list of official football games played by Iran national football team between 1990 and 1999.
Thailand was the host nation for the 1998 Asian Games in Bangkok on 6–20 December 1998. Thailand ended the games at 90 overall medals including 24 gold medals which is the best showing of Thailand ever since inception of Asian Games in 1951.
Kazakhstan participated in the 1998 Asian Games held in Bangkok, Thailand from December 6, 1998 to December 20, 1998. Athletes from Kazakhstan succeeded in winning 24 golds, 24 silvers and 30 bronzes, making total 78 medals. Kazakhstan finished fifth in a medal table, just one rank behind to host nation, Thailand.
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.
Cycling was contested at the 1998 Asian Games in Thailand from December 7 to December 19. Road bicycle racing was held at the Highway No 1 and No 2 from Saraburi Province to Nakhon Ratchasima Province, while track cycling was contested at Huamark Velodrome in Bangkok and mountain biking was contested in Khao Yai National Park, Nakhon Ratchasima Province.
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.
