1954 Asian Games
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Image:1954asiangames.png The 2nd Asian Games (also known as the II Asiad) were held in Manila, Philippines from May 1 to May 9, 1954. The Games were formally opened by President Ramon Magsaysay in the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Malate, Manila.
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Facts
- A total of 970 athletes participated.
- 19 Nations participated.
- Eight competitive sports were organised:
- Cycling was dropped as official Asian Games sport.
- Boxing, rifle shooting and wrestling were added to the games.
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Medal Tally
(Host nation in bold.)
| Rank | Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Image:Flag of Japan.svg Japan | 38 | 36 | 24 | 98 |
| 2 | Image:Flag of the Philippines.svg Philippines | 14 | 14 | 17 | 45 |
| 3 | Image:Flag of South Korea.svg Korea | 8 | 6 | 5 | 19 |
| 4 | Image:Flag of Pakistan.svg Pakistan | 4 | 5 | 0 | 9 |
| 5 | Image:Flag of India.svg India | 4 | 4 | 5 | 14 |
| 6 | Image:Flag of the Republic of China.svg Republic of China | 2 | 4 | 6 | 12 |
| 7 | Image:Burma flag(1948) large.png Burma | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 8 | Image:Flag of Israel.svg Israel | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Image:Flag of Singapore.svg Singapore | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 |
| 10 | Image:Flag of Sri Lanka.svg Ceylon | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 11 | Image:Flag of Indonesia.svg Indonesia | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 12 | Image:Hongkongflag1910.gif Hong Kong | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 75 | 73 | 69 | 218 |
