Question

In which year was the first-ever Asian Games organised in New Delhi?
1. 1947
2. 1949
3. 1954
4. 1951 

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : 1951 

The correct answer is 1951.

• The 1951 Asian Games officially known as the First Asian Games, was a multi-sport event celebrated in New Delhi, India from 4 to 11 March 1951.
• The Games received names like First Asiad and 1951 Asiad.
• A total of 489 athletes representing 11 Asian National Olympic Committees (NOCs) participated in 57 events from eight sports and disciplines.
• The Games was the successor of the Far Eastern Games and the revival of the Western Asiatic Games.
• The 1951 Asiad was originally scheduled to be held in 1950 but postponed until 1951 due to delays in preparations. 

• Asian Games 2021 will be held in Hanoi, Vietnam.
• Total 11 Nations will be going to participate in Asian Games 2021.
• This is the second time Vietnam will hold the SEA Games since 2003.
• The official Mascot of Asian Games 2021 is Jinfengwa.