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1994 Asian Games
12th edition of the Asian Games / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The 1994 Asian Games, also known as the XII Asian Games, was a sports event in Hiroshima, Japan. It occurred from 2 October to 16 October, 1994. There were 337 events from 34 sports and disciplines.
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Host city | Hiroshima | ||
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Country | Japan | ||
Motto | Asian Harmony | ||
Nations participating | 42 | ||
Athletes participating | 6,828 | ||
Events | 337 in 34 sports | ||
Opening ceremony | 2 October | ||
Closing ceremony | 16 October | ||
Officially opened by | Akihito Emperor of Japan | ||
Officially closed by | Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah President of the Olympic Council of Asia | ||
Athlete's Oath | Ryohei Koba | ||
Torch lighter | Aki Ichijo Yasunori Uchitomi | ||
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