1998 Asian Games
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The 13th Asian Games
were held from December 6 to December 20, 1998 in Bangkok
, Thailand
. This was the first time that Thailand bid for the event after it shouldered the two postponed hosting rights in 1970 and 1978.
elements from Asia in general and Thailand
in particular. It is based on the letter A, representing Asia and Athletes. The Maha Chedi
, or pagoda
shape, represents Thailand, in particular. The pinnacle of the Maha Chedi symbolises the knowledge, intelligence and athletic prowess of Thailand's forefathers, which are second to none. The top is part of the OCA
logo.
The official Mascot
of the 13th Asian Games is an elephant
. The elephant is a very distinctive animal which has lived with the people of Thailand
for many generations and is universally admired for its strengths and nobility. The mascot's name Chai-Yo (a Thai word meaning pleasure, gladness, success, unity and happiness) is usually shouted by a group of people to show their unity and solidarity.
are named according to their official IOC designations and arranged according to their official IOC country codes in 1998.
(host nation)
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Chiang Mai
Chonburi
Nakhon Nayok
Nakhon Ratchasima
Nakhon Sawan
Pathum Thani
Saraburi
Sisaket
Songkhla
Suphan Buri
Surat Thani
Trang
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...
were held from December 6 to December 20, 1998 in Bangkok
Bangkok
Bangkok is the capital and largest urban area city in Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep , meaning "city of angels." The full name of Bangkok is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom...
, Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
. This was the first time that Thailand bid for the event after it shouldered the two postponed hosting rights in 1970 and 1978.
Emblem
The Official Emblem of the 13th Asian GamesAsian 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...
elements from Asia in general and Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
in particular. It is based on the letter A, representing Asia and Athletes. The Maha Chedi
Stupa
A stupa is a mound-like structure containing Buddhist relics, typically the remains of Buddha, used by Buddhists as a place of worship....
, or pagoda
Pagoda
A pagoda is the general term in the English language for a tiered tower with multiple eaves common in Nepal, India, China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam and other parts of Asia. Some pagodas are used as Taoist houses of worship. Most pagodas were built to have a religious function, most commonly Buddhist,...
shape, represents Thailand, in particular. The pinnacle of the Maha Chedi symbolises the knowledge, intelligence and athletic prowess of Thailand's forefathers, which are second to none. The top is part of the OCA
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...
logo.
Mascot
The official 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 the 13th Asian Games is an elephant
Elephant
Elephants are large land mammals in two extant genera of the family Elephantidae: Elephas and Loxodonta, with the third genus Mammuthus extinct...
. The elephant is a very distinctive animal which has lived with the people of Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
for many generations and is universally admired for its strengths and nobility. The mascot's name Chai-Yo (a Thai word meaning pleasure, gladness, success, unity and happiness) is usually shouted by a group of people to show their unity and solidarity.
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 1998.
(host nation)
Sports
- Aquatics
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Medal table
The top ten ranked NOCs at these Games are listed below. The host nation, Thailand, is highlighted.Hua Mark
- Rajmangala Stadium (Opening & Closing ceremonies, Football)
- Indoor StadiumHua Mark Indoor StadiumHua Mark Indoor Stadium is an indoor sporting arena, located in Bangkok, Thailand. The capacity of the arena is 15,000 spectators and it was built in 1998.It is used mainly for concerts, basketball, futsal and volleyball.-External links:*...
(Sepak Takraw) - Velodrome (Cycling)
- Shooting Range (Shooting)
- Clay Target Shooting Range (Clay Target Shooting)
Muang Thong Thani
- IMPACT ArenaImpact ArenaIMPACT Muang Thong Thani is a complex consisting of an arena, convention center and exhibition hall in suburban Bangkok, Thailand. It is located in Amphoe Pak Kret, Nonthaburi Province....
(Boxing) - IMPACT Hall 1-5 (Billiards & Snooker, Gymnastics, Volleyball)
- Thunder Dome (Weightlifting)
- Rugby Football field (Rugby Football)
- Tennis Centre (Tennis)
Thammasat University (Rangsit Centre)
- Main StadiumThammasat StadiumThammasat Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 25,000...
(Athletics and Football) - Gymnasium 1 (Basketball, Judo, Wrestling)
- Gymnasium 2 (Badminton)
- Gymnasium 3 (Handball)
- Gymnasium 4 (Fencing)
- Gymnasium 5 (Table Tennis)
- Gymnasium 6 (Wushu)
- Gymnasium 7 (Karate, Taekwondo)
- Field 1 (Archery)
- Field 2 (Softball)
- Aquatic Center (Aquatics)
- Athletes Village
Other Venues
BangkokBangkok
Bangkok is the capital and largest urban area city in Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep , meaning "city of angels." The full name of Bangkok is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom...
- Kasetsart UniversityKasetsart UniversityKasetsart University is a public university in Thailand and a top-ranked Public University in Thailand. It is ranked No.401-500 in the world by QS. It was also the first agricultural university and the third oldest university in Thailand...
(Hockey) - PS Bowling Bangkapi (Bowling)
- Suphachalasai StadiumSuphachalasai StadiumSuphachalasai Stadium, also known as the National Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. The stadium holds 26,000 people and was opened in 1935.-History:...
(Football) - Thai Army Sports StadiumThai Army Sports StadiumThai Army Sports Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium on Vibhavadi-Rangsit Road in the Din Daeng district of north Bangkok, Thailand. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Army United F.C. The stadium holds 20,000 and has a single stand with covered seating on...
(Rugby) - Thai-Japanese StadiumThai-Japanese StadiumThai-Japanese Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 10,000....
(Football) - Thupatemee StadiumThupatemee StadiumThupatemee Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Pathum Thani, Thailand. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Air Force United F.C.. The stadium holds 25,000 people....
(Football)
Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai Province
Chiang Mai is the second-largest province of Thailand, located in the north of the country. Neighboring provinces are Chiang Rai, Lampang, Lamphun, Tak, and Mae Hong Son. In the north it borders Shan State of Burma...
- 700th Anniversary Stadium700th Anniversary StadiumThe 700th Anniversary Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Chiang Mai, Thailand, built to host the 1995 Southeast Asian Games and to commemorate the 700th Anniversary of Chiang Mai's establishment at the same time. It was also used for the 1998 Asian Games. Thai Division 1 League side Chiangmai F.C...
(Football)
Chonburi
Chonburi Province
Chonburi is a province of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are Chachoengsao, Chanthaburi and Rayong. To the west is the Gulf of Thailand. The eastern seaboard is heavily industrialized and underpinned by shipping, transportation, tourism, and manufacturing industries, and second to only Bangkok...
- Ambassador Sport Center (Squash)
- Ao-Dongtarn Jomtien Beach (Sailing)
- Jomtian beach (Beach Volleyball)
- Map Prachan Reservoir (Canoeing, Rowing)
Nakhon Nayok
Nakhon Nayok Province
Nakhon Nayok is one of the central provinces of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are Saraburi, Nakhon Ratchasima, Prachinburi, Chachoengsao and Pathum Thani....
- Srinakharinwirot UniversitySrinakharinwirot UniversitySrinakharinwirot University is a government sponsored university located in Bangkok, Thailand. The university was founded in 1949. It was named by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej and is the leading Thai university in the field of Education and Fine Arts...
(Ongkarak Campus) (Handball, Softball, Kabaddi)
Nakhon Ratchasima
Nakhon Ratchasima Province
Nakhon Ratchasima or , often shortened to Korat or Khorat , is one of the north-eastern provinces of Thailand...
- Khao YaiKhao Yai National ParkKhao Yai National Park is a national park in Thailand.-Description:Khao Yai National Park is situated in the Sankamphaeng Mountain Range, the southern prolongation of the Dong Phaya Yen Mountains, at the southwestern boundary of the Khorat Plateau....
Rimtarn Resort (Cycling)
Nakhon Sawan
Nakhon Sawan Province
Nakhon Sawan is one of the provinces of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are Kamphaeng Phet, Phichit, Phetchabun, Lop Buri, Sing Buri, Chai Nat, Uthai Thani and Tak.- Etymology :...
- Nakhon Sawan Province Central Stadium (Football)
Pathum Thani
- Alpine Golf and Sports Club (Golf)
- Queen Siritkit Sport Complex (Baseball, Hockey)
Saraburi
Saraburi Province
Saraburi is one of the central provinces of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are Lopburi, Nakhon Ratchasima, Nakhon Nayok, Pathum Thani and Ayutthaya. Saraburi has been an important town since ancient times...
- Fort Adhisorn Riding Club (Equestrian)
Sisaket
Sisaket Province
Sisaket , is one of the north-eastern provinces of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are Surin, Roi Et, Yasothon and Ubon Ratchathani. To the south it borders Oddar Meancheay and Preah Vihear of Cambodia.-Geography:...
- Sisaket Province Central Stadium (Football)
Songkhla
Songkhla Province
Songkhla is one of the southern provinces of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are Satun, Phatthalung, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Pattani and Yala. To the south it borders Kedah and Perlis of Malaysia....
- Suwannawong Gymnasium Hat YaiHat YaiHat Yai is a city in southern Thailand near the Malaysian border. Located at , it has a population of 157,359 in the city itself and about 800,000 in the greater Hat Yai area. Hat Yai is the largest city of Songkhla Province, the largest metropolitan area in Southern, and third largest...
(Sepak Takraw) - Tinasulanon StadiumTinasulanon StadiumTinsulanon Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Songkhla, Thailand. It is currently used mostly for football matches.The stadium has a capacity of 20,000 but just 2,500 of those spaces are covered in a small single-tiered stand along one touchline. The rest of the stadium is a continuous curving...
(Football)
Suphan Buri
Suphanburi Province
Suphan Buri is one of the central provinces of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are Uthai Thani, Chai Nat, Sing Buri, Ang Thong, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Nakhon Pathom and Kanchanaburi.- Etymology :...
- Municipal Gymnasium (Basketball)
- Suphan Buri Province Central Stadium (Football)
Surat Thani
Surat Thani Province
Surat Thani is the largest of the southern provinces of Thailand, on the eastern shore of the Gulf of Thailand. Surat Thani means City of Good People, the title given to the city by King Vajiravudh ....
- Surat Thani Province Central Stadium (Football)
Trang
Trang Province
Trang is one of the southern provinces of Thailand, at the western shore of the Malay Peninsula to the Andaman Sea. Neighboring provinces are Krabi, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung and Satun....
- Trang Province Central Stadium (Football)
- Municipal Gymnasium (Sepak Takraw)