Question

A mascot was first introduced in the Asian Games in the year:
1. 1958
2. 1982
3. 1998
4. 1966

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : 1982

The correct answer is 1982.

• The first Asian Games to introduce a mascot was New Delhi 1982.
• The first mascot is Appu, an elephant, was chosen.
• The first-ever Asian Games were held in New Delhi in 1951.
• Asian Games were regulated by the Asian Games Federation from 1951 to 1978.
• Since 1982, the Olympic Council of Asia regulates the Asian Games.