The first Asian Games were held in New Delhi, India, in 1951.

Eleven countries participated in the first Asian Games in 1951: Afghanistan, Burma, Ceylon, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, and Thailand.

Japan has hosted the Asian Games four times, in 1958, 1966, 1994, and 2026.

China has won the most gold medals in the history of the Asian Games, with over 1,500 gold medals.

Athletics has been featured in every Asian Games since its inception in 1951.

Cricket made its debut at the Asian Games in 2010.

Hangzhou, China, will host the 2023 Asian Games.

Cong Cong is the mascot of the 2023 Asian Games.

40 sports will be featured at the 2023 Asian Games.

12,000 athletes are expected to participate in the 2023 Asian Games.

The estimated economic impact of the 2023 Asian Games is $10 billion.

Nagoya, Japan, will host the 2026 Asian Games.

The motto of the Asian Games is Unity, Friendship, Progress.

China has won the most medals in the history of the Asian Games, with over 2,000 gold medals.

Doha, Qatar, will host the 2030 Asian Games.