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1954 Asian Games
second edition of the Asian Games / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The 1954 Asian Games, officially known as the II Asian Games, was a sports event in Manila, Philippines. It occurred from May 1 to May 9, 1954. There were 77 events from 8 sports and disciplines.
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Host city | Manila | ||
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Country | Philippines | ||
Motto | Ever Onward | ||
Nations participating | 18 | ||
Athletes participating | 970 | ||
Events | 77 in 8 sports | ||
Opening ceremony | May 1 | ||
Closing ceremony | May 9 | ||
Officially opened by | Ramon Magsaysay President of the Philippines | ||
Athlete's Oath | Martin Gison | ||
Judge's Oath | Antonio Delas Alas [1] | ||
Torch lighter | Enriquito Beech[2] | ||
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