1970 Asian Games

VI Asian Games
Host cityBangkok, Thailand
MottoEver Onward
Nations18
Athletes2,400
Events135 in 13 sports
Opening9 December 1970
Closing20 December 1970
Opened byBhumibol Adulyadej
King of Thailand
Torch lighterPreeda Chullamondhol
Main venueNational Stadium

The 6th Asian Games (Thai: เอเชียนเกมส์ 2513) were held from 9 to 20 December 1970 in Bangkok, Thailand.[1] Seoul, South Korea, had been selected to host the 6th Games but it declined due to both financial reasons and security threats from neighboring North Korea (the city eventually hosted in 1986). The previous host, Thailand, stepped in to save the Asiad. 2,400 athletes from 18 countries competed in this Asiad, where yachting made its debut.

  1. ^ "A-Games: 18 confirm". The Straits Times. 24 September 1970. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
    - "Medals count". The Straits Times. 21 December 1970. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
    - "All the results". The Straits Times. 20 December 1970. Retrieved 8 August 2015.

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