1990 Asian Winter Games
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The 2nd Asian Winter Games (Japanese: 第2回アジア冬季競技大会, romanized: Dai 2-kai Ajia tōkikyōgitaikai) were held from March 9 to 14, 1990, in Sapporo, Hokkaidō, Japan.[1] India was originally scheduled to host the second edition of the games, but due to technical and financial difficulties it gave up its hosting rights to Japan in 1989.[2] The 2nd Winter Asiad saw three NOCs participating in the games for the first time: Chinese Taipei, Iran and the Philippines.[3]
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Host city | Sapporo, Hokkaidō, Japan |
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Nations | 9 |
Athletes | 310 |
Events | 33 in 4 sports |
Opening | March 9, 1990 |
Closing | March 14, 1990 |
Opened by | Akihito Emperor of Japan |
Athlete's Oath | Seiko Hashimoto |
Main venue | Makomanai Indoor Stadium |
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