1990 Asian Games
Encyclopedia
The 11th Asian Games
also known as XI Asiad were held from September 22, 1990 to October 7, 1990 in Beijing
, China
. It was the first large-scale international sports event to be held in the People's Republic of China. A total number of 6,122 athletes, coming from 37 countries, competed in 29 sports. Debuting sports included softball
, sepak takraw
, wushu
, kabaddi
and canoeing
.
The Olympic Council of Asia
(OCA) lost its president, Sheikh Fahad Al-Sabah, during the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait of the same year, creating the most shocking news surrounding the 11th Asiad. OCA headquarters were temporarily moved to the United Kingdom
, until Kuwait
was liberated in 1991.
Seven world records (six in archery
, one in cycling
) and 89 Asian records were broken, while one world record and eleven Asian records were equalled in the Beijing Asiad.
The games served as a pre-cursor to China's further development in the sporting arena, as the country went on to bid for the 2000 Summer Olympics
(losing to Sydney) and eventually win the bid for the 2008 Summer Olympics
. China dominated the games, grabbing 60% of the gold medals and 34% of the total medal count.
To commemorate the 11th Asian Games, three different sets of stamps were issued in 1988, 1989 and 1990.
The official mascot
of this edition was PanPan, the Panda
.
are named according to their official IOC designations and arranged according to their official IOC country codes in 1990.
Demonstration sports
Asian Games
The Asian Games, officially known as Asiad, is a multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. The Games were regulated by the Asian Games Federation from the first Games in New Delhi, India, until the 1978 Games. Since the 1982 Games they have been organised by the...
also known as XI Asiad were held from September 22, 1990 to October 7, 1990 in Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
, China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
. It was the first large-scale international sports event to be held in the People's Republic of China. A total number of 6,122 athletes, coming from 37 countries, competed in 29 sports. Debuting sports included softball
Softball
Softball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of 10 to 14 players. It is a direct descendant of baseball although there are some key differences: softballs are larger than baseballs, and the pitches are thrown underhand rather than overhand...
, sepak takraw
Sepak takraw
Sepak takraw , or kick volleyball, is a sport native to the Malay-Thai Peninsula...
, wushu
Wushu (sport)
The sport of wushu is both an exhibition and a full-contact sport derived from traditional Chinese martial arts. It was created in the People's Republic of China after 1949, in an attempt to nationalize the practice of traditional Chinese martial arts...
, kabaddi
Kabaddi
Kabaddi is a South Asian team sport...
and canoeing
Canoeing
Canoeing is an outdoor activity that involves a special kind of canoe.Open canoes may be 'poled' , sailed, 'lined and tracked' or even 'gunnel-bobbed'....
.
The Olympic Council of Asia
Olympic Council of Asia
The Olympic Council of Asia is a governing body of sports in Asia, currently with 45 member National Olympic Committees. The current president is Sheikh Fahad Al-Sabah. The oldest NOC is from Japan and Philippines, recognized by the International Olympic Committee in 1911; whereas East Timor is...
(OCA) lost its president, Sheikh Fahad Al-Sabah, during the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait of the same year, creating the most shocking news surrounding the 11th Asiad. OCA headquarters were temporarily moved to the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
, until Kuwait
Kuwait
The State of Kuwait is a sovereign Arab state situated in the north-east of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia. It is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south at Khafji, and Iraq to the north at Basra. It lies on the north-western shore of the Persian Gulf. The name Kuwait is derived from the...
was liberated in 1991.
Seven world records (six in archery
Archery
Archery is the art, practice, or skill of propelling arrows with the use of a bow, from Latin arcus. Archery has historically been used for hunting and combat; in modern times, however, its main use is that of a recreational activity...
, one in cycling
Cycling
Cycling, also called bicycling or biking, is the use of bicycles for transport, recreation, or for sport. Persons engaged in cycling are cyclists or bicyclists...
) and 89 Asian records were broken, while one world record and eleven Asian records were equalled in the Beijing Asiad.
The games served as a pre-cursor to China's further development in the sporting arena, as the country went on to bid for the 2000 Summer Olympics
2000 Summer Olympics
The Sydney 2000 Summer Olympic Games or the Millennium Games/Games of the New Millennium, officially known as the Games of the XXVII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated between 15 September and 1 October 2000 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia...
(losing to Sydney) and eventually win the bid for the 2008 Summer Olympics
2008 Summer Olympics
The 2008 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, was a major international multi-sport event that took place in Beijing, China, from August 8 to August 24, 2008. A total of 11,028 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees competed in 28 sports and 302 events...
. China dominated the games, grabbing 60% of the gold medals and 34% of the total medal count.
To commemorate the 11th Asian Games, three different sets of stamps were issued in 1988, 1989 and 1990.
Mascot
Mascot
The term mascot – defined as a term for any person, animal, or object thought to bring luck – colloquially includes anything used to represent a group with a common public identity, such as a school, professional sports team, society, military unit, or brand name...
of this edition was PanPan, the Panda
Panda
Panda or Panda bear most often refers to:*Giant panda, an animal in the Bear familyPanda may also refer to:*Red panda, the only living member in the Ailuridae family-In biology:* Species related to the Giant panda...
.
Participating NOCs
National Olympic Committees (NOCs)National Olympic Committee
National Olympic Committees are the national constituents of the worldwide Olympic movement. Subject to the controls of the International Olympic Committee, they are responsible for organizing their people's participation in the Olympic Games...
are named according to their official IOC designations and arranged according to their official IOC country codes in 1990.
Sports
-
KabaddiKabaddiKabaddi is a South Asian team sport...
Sepaktakraw
- WushuWushu (sport)The sport of wushu is both an exhibition and a full-contact sport derived from traditional Chinese martial arts. It was created in the People's Republic of China after 1949, in an attempt to nationalize the practice of traditional Chinese martial arts...
Demonstration sports
Medal counts
Source : Overall Medal Standings - Beijing 1990| 1 |  Mainland China |
183 | 107 | 51 | 341 |
| 2 | align=left | |54 | 54 | 73 | 181 |
| 3 |  Japan |
38 | 60 | 76 | 174 |
| 4 | align=left | |12 | 31 | 39 | 82 |
| 5 |  Iran |
4 | 6 | 8 | 18 |
| 6 |  Pakistan |
4 | 1 | 7 | 12 |
| 7 |  Indonesia |
3 | 6 | 21 | 30 |
| 8 |  Qatar |
3 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| 9 |  Thailand |
2 | 7 | 8 | 17 |
| 10 |  Malaysia |
2 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| 11 |  India |
1 | 8 | 14 | 23 |
| 12 |  Mongolia |
1 | 7 | 9 | 17 |
| 13 |  Philippines |
1 | 2 | 7 | 10 |
| 14 |  Syria |
1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 15 |  Oman |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 16 |  Chinese Taipei |
0 | 10 | 21 | 31 |
| 17 |  Hong Kong |
0 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| 18 |  Sri Lanka |
0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 19 |  Singapore |
0 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 20 |  Bangladesh |
0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 21 |  Myanmar |
0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 22 |  Laos |
0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 22 |  Nepal |
0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 22 |  Macau |
0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 22 |  Saudi Arabia |
0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 310 | 309 | 357 | 976 | |
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