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The 2002 Asian Games
Asian Games
The Asian Games, officially known as Asiad, is a multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. The Games were regulated by the Asian Games Federation from the first Games in New Delhi, India, until the 1978 Games. Since the 1982 Games they have been organised by the...

, also known as XIV Asiad is a multi-sport event

Multi-sport event

A multi-sport event is an organized sporting event, often held over multiple days, featuring competition in many different sports between organized teams of athletes from nation-states. The first major, modern, multi-sport event of international significance was the modern Olympic Games.Many...

held in Busan

Busan

Busan , formerly spelled Pusan is South Korea's second largest metropolis after Seoul, with a population of around 3.6 million. The Metropolitan area population is 4,399,515 as of 2010. It is the largest port city in South Korea and the fifth largest port in the world...

, South Korea

South Korea

The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...

from September 29 to October 14, 2002. Busan is the second city, after Seoul

Seoul

Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...

in 1986

1986 Asian Games

The 10th Asian Games were held from September 20, 1986 to October 5, 1986 in Seoul, South Korea. The city was supposed to host the 1970 games, but it received security threats from neighboring North Korea, forcing it to give up hosting the games to previous 1966 host Bangkok, Thailand...

to host the Games. A total of 419 events in 38 sports were contested by 7,711 athletes from 44 countries. The Games also co-hosted by its four neighbouring cities: Ulsan

Ulsan

Ulsan , officially the Ulsan Metropolitan City, is South Korea's seventh largest metropolis with a population of over 1.1 million. It is located in the south-east of the country, neighboring Busan to the south and facing Gyeongju to the north and the Sea of Japan to the east.Ulsan is the...

, Changwon

Changwon

Changwon is a city in and the capital of Gyeongsangnam-do in South Korea. Changwon city is 8th most populous city in South Korea, with a 2010 established population of 1,089,039. It encompasses a land area of on southeastern of South Korea. The population of Southeastern part of Korea, that...

, Masan

Masan

Masan was a formerly a municipal city in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. The city was situated on Masan Bay , approximately 35 km west of Busan. It was known for its textile industry, and it was the site of Hite Brewery's production facilities.During the control of the Mongolians, the...

and Yangsan

Yangsan

Yangsan is a city in Gyeongsangnam-do Province, South Korea.-Administrative divisions:Currently, Yangsan is made up of 1 eup, 4 myeon, and 7 dong. There are plans, however, to create a new Ungsang-eup, which would include 4 dong.-Railways:...

Marketing

The emblem of the Games featured the beautiful blue waves of the Sea of Japan

Sea of Japan

The Sea of Japan is a marginal sea of the western Pacific Ocean, between the Asian mainland, the Japanese archipelago and Sakhalin. It is bordered by Japan, North Korea, Russia and South Korea. Like the Mediterranean Sea, it has almost no tides due to its nearly complete enclosure from the Pacific...

(East Sea) symbolising Busan and Korea. It expresses the image of development and unity of the Asian

Asia

Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...

people; two dynamic power are closely intertwined, while the wave's shape indicates the character B, the first character of Busan.

Sea gull

Gull

Gulls are birds in the family Laridae. They are most closely related to the terns and only distantly related to auks, skimmers, and more distantly to the waders...

, the city bird of Busan. It is name "Duria", a construct of 'Durative' and 'Asia', which means "You and Me Together" in the Korean language

Korean language

Korean is the official language of the country Korea, in both South and North. It is also one of the two official languages in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in People's Republic of China. There are about 78 million Korean speakers worldwide. In the 15th century, a national writing...

, and expresses the ideal of the Games: To promote unity and partnership among Asian countries.

In conjunction to the Games, eight songs were released as official music of the Games, there are:

"The Dream of Asia" – Lee Moon-se
"Frontier!-Voices from the East" – Yang Bang-ean & Furee
"We are..." – Baby box
"Theme from Duria" – Hong Jong-myung, Shin Hyo-bum
"The Fanfare" – Busan city Orchestra
"Welcome to Busan Korea" – Kim Hyo-soo
"Let`s Go!!" – Gang Hyun-soo
"Love to All of Us" – CAN

Venues

44 venues were used in the Games with twelve of them are newly built. Below is the list of competition venues in the Games.

New

Busan Asiad Stadium
Busan Asiad Stadium
The Busan Asiad Stadium or Asiad Main Stadium is a stadium in Busan, Republic of Korea, that was built for the 2002 Asian Games and was also used for matches in the 2002 Football World Cup. It has a capacity of 53,864...
Gangseo Archery Field
Gangseo Gymnasium
Gangseo Hockey Stadium
Geumjeong Gymnasium
Geumjeong Tennis Stadium
Geumjeong Velodrome
Gijang Gymnasium
Nakdong River Rowing and Canoeing Courses

Existing

Gudeok Stadium
Gudeok Baseball Stadium
Gudeok Gymnasium
Dongseo University Gyeongnam Information College
Minseok Sports Center
Dongju College Gymnasium
Pukyong National University
Pukyong National University
Pukyong National University is a national university located in Busan, South Korea. The university has two campuses - Daeyeon-dong and Yongdang-dong. These campuses are situated near coastal district of Nam-gu. The location itself suggests that Pukyong University has a strong traditional focus on...

Gymnasium
Tongmyong University of Information Technology Stadium
Busan Citizens' Hall
Busan Yachting Center
Busan Yachting Center
The Busan Yachting Center was a yachting center constructed in Busan, South Korea. Constructed between June 1983 and May 1986 after receiving permission from the Busan Port Authority in early 1982, the venue hosted the sailing competitions for the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul.-Reference:* Volume...
Sajik Swimming Pool
Sajik Baseball Stadium
Sajik Baseball Stadium
Sajik Baseball Stadium is a baseball stadium in Sajik-dong, Dongnae-gu, Busan, South Korea. It was built in 1985 and is the home of the Lotte Giants. It has a seating capacity of 28,500. It is known as a mecca for Korean Baseball.-See also:*Lotte Giants...
Sajik Tennis Courts
Sajik Gymnasium
Gijang Cycle Stadium
Marathon Stadium
Race Walking Stadium
Haeundae Beach
Haeundae-gu, Busan
-Administrative divisions:Haeundae-gu is divided into 7 legal dong, which altogether comprise 18 administrative dong, as follows:* U-dong * Jung-dong * Jwa-dong...
Cycle Road Race Stadium
Samnak Riverside Sports Park

Participating nations

All 44 members of Olympic Council of Asia

Olympic Council of Asia

The Olympic Council of Asia is a governing body of sports in Asia, currently with 45 member National Olympic Committees. The current president is Sheikh Fahad Al-Sabah. The oldest NOC is from Japan and Philippines, recognized by the International Olympic Committee in 1911; whereas East Timor is...

(OCA) with 7,711 athletes are took part in the Games. Timor-Leste participate for the time since its independence and Afghanistan

Afghanistan at the Asian Games

- Medals by Asian Games :-Asian Winter Games:-Asian Indoor Games:-Asian Beach Games:-Asian Martial Arts Games:-Asian Youth Games:- External links :*...

returned to the action since Taliban had come to power. Below is a list of all the participating NOCs; the number of competitors per delegation is indicated in brackets.

Sports

A total of 419 events in 38 sports was contested in the Games for 16 days of competition. Football and basketball

Basketball

Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...

was kickoff two and one day respectively prior to the opening ceremony. Bodybuilding

Bodybuilding

Bodybuilding is a form of body modification involving intensive muscle hypertrophy. An individual who engages in this activity is referred to as a bodybuilder. In competitive and professional bodybuilding, bodybuilders display their physiques to a panel of judges, who assign points based on their...

was the debutant sport in Games.

Aquatics
- Diving
  Diving at the 2002 Asian Games
  Diving was contested from October 8 to October 13 at the 2002 Asian Games in Sajik Swimming Pool, Busan, South Korea.-Medal table:-Men:-Women:-3 m springboard:October 11-10 m platform:October 13-Synchronized 3 m springboard:October 9...
- Swimming
  Swimming at the 2002 Asian Games
  Swimming was contested from September 30 to October 13 at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea.- Medal table :- Men :WR: World RecordAR: Asian RecordGR: Asian Games Record- Women :- References :* *...
- Synchronised swimming
  Synchronized swimming at the 2002 Asian Games
  Synchronized swimming was contested from September 30 to October 2 at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea. with all events taking place at the Sajik Swimming Pool.-Medal table:-Medalists:-Solo:September 30 – October 1-Duet:...
- Water polo
  Water polo at the 2002 Asian Games
  Water Polo was contested by men's teams at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea from September 30 to October 6, 2002. Six teams competed in two round robin groups...
Archery
Archery at the 2002 Asian Games
Archery was contested from October 6 to October 10 at the 2002 Asian Games in Gangseo Archery Field, Busan, South Korea. The competition included only recurve events.-Medal table:-Medalists:-Qualification:October 6–7-Knockout round:...
Athletics
Athletics at the 2002 Asian Games
-Medal summary:-Men's events:-Women's events:-External links:* - GBR Athletics...
Badminton
Badminton at the 2002 Asian Games
Badminton was contested at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea. Singles, doubles, and team events were contested for both men and women. Mixed Doubles were also contested...
Baseball
Baseball at the 2002 Asian Games
Baseball was one of the many sports which was held at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea beginning on October 2, 2002. Five East and Southeast Asian nations participated in the tournament...
Basketball
Basketball at the 2002 Asian Games
Basketball was one of the many sports which was held at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea between 28 September and 14 October 2002. The competition took place at Geumjeong Gymnasium.-Medal table:-Medalists:-Group A:-Group B:...
Cue sports
Cue sports at the 2002 Asian Games
The cue sports was one of the many sports which was held at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea between 1 and 8 October 2002. The competition took place at Dongju College Gymnasium...

Bodybuilding
Bodybuilding at the 2002 Asian Games
Bodybuilding was one of the many sports which was held at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea between 3 and 6 October 2002. The competition took place at Busan Citizens' Hall...
Bowling
Bowling at the 2002 Asian Games
Bowling took place for the men's and women's individual, doubles, trios, and team events at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea from October 3 to October 9...
Boxing
Boxing at the 2002 Asian Games
Boxing was one of the many sports which was held at the 2002 Asian Games in Masan Gymnasium, Masan, South Korea between 2 and 13 October 2002.-Medal table:-Medalists:-Light flyweight:-Flyweight:-Bantamweight:-Featherweight:-Lightweight:...
Canoeing
Canoeing at the 2002 Asian Games
Canoeing and Kayaking were be held at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea from October 10 to October 12. Men's and women's competition were held in Kayak and men's competition in Canoe with all events having taken place at the Nakdong River Rowing and Canoeing Courses...
Cycling
Cycling at the 2002 Asian Games
Cycling was contested at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea. Road bicycle racing was held at the Road Cycle Race Stadium from September 30 to October 2, while track cycling was contested at Geumjeong Velodrome from October 4 to October 8 and mountain biking was contested at Gijang Mountain...
Equestrian
Equestrian at the 2002 Asian Games
Equestrian was contested at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan Equestrian Grounds, Busan, South Korea. Equestrian was contested from October 2 to October 14.-Medal table:-Medalists:-Individual dressage:October 8–10-Team dressage:October 8...
Fencing
Fencing at the 2002 Asian Games
Fencing at the 2002 Asian Games was held in Gangseo Gymnasium, Busan, South Korea from September 29 to October 4, 2002.-Medal table:-Men:-Women:-Preliminary pool:-Knockout round:-Team épée:October 2-Preliminary pool:...
Field hockey
Football
Football at the 2002 Asian Games
Football at the 2002 Asian Games was held in Busan, South Korea from September 27 to October 13, 2002.Age limit for the men teams is under-23, same as the age limit in football competitions in Olympic Games, while three overage players are allowed among each squad.-Medal table:-Medalists:-Group...
Golf
Golf at the 2002 Asian Games
Golf was one of the many sports which was held at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea between 3 and 6 October 2002.-Medal table:-Medalists:-Men's individual:October 3–6-Men's team:October 3–6-Women's individual:October 3–6...
Gymnastics
Gymnastics at the 2002 Asian Games
Gymnastics was contested at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea. Artistic gymnastics took place from October 1 to October 5. Rhythmic gymnastics took place on October 8 and 9...

Handball
Handball at the 2002 Asian Games
The Handball events at the 2002 Asian Games were held in Busan, South Korea between 30 September and 13 October 2002. The competition took place at Changwon Gymnasium.-Medal table:-Medalists:-Group A:----------------------------...
Judo
Judo at the 2002 Asian Games
The Judo competition at the 2002 Asian Games was contested in sixteen weight classes, eight each for men and women at Gudeok Gymnasium.-Medal table:-Men:-Women:-−60 kg:October 3-−66 kg:October 2-−73 kg:October 2-−81 kg:...
Kabaddi
Kabaddi at the 2002 Asian Games
Kabaddi was contested by six teams at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea from October 4 to October 7. The competition took place at Tongmyong University.-Medal table:-Medalists:-Results:--------------------------------...
Karate
Karate at the 2002 Asian Games
Karate was competed by men and women at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea. Kata was contested along with Kumite. There were 11 gold medals contested for this sport...
Modern pentathlon
Modern pentathlon at the 2002 Asian Games
Modern pentathlon was one of the many sports which was held at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea between 10 and 13 October 2002.-Medal table:-Men:-Women:-Individual:October 11...
Rowing
Rowing at the 2002 Asian Games
For the Rowing competition at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea, men's and women's singles, doubles, and fours competed at the Nakdong River Rowing and Canoeing Courses from September 30 to October 3.-Medal table:-Men:-Women:-Heats:...
Rugby union
Sailing
Sailing at the 2002 Asian Games
Sailing was contested at the 2002 Asian Games from October 3 to October 8. Competition took place in various sailing disciplines at the Busan Yachting Center...
Sepaktakraw
Sepaktakraw at the 2002 Asian Games
Sepaktakraw was contested at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea by both men and women, with all games taking place at Dongseo University Minseok Sports Center.-Medal table:-Medalists:-Preliminary round:September 30-Semi final:...
Shooting
Shooting at the 2002 Asian Games
Shooting at the 2002 Asian Games was held in Changwon International Shooting Range, Changwon, South Korea between 2 and 8 October, 2002.-Medal table:-Men's individual:-Men's team:-Women's individual:-Women's team:-10 m air pistol:...

Softball
Softball at the 2002 Asian Games
Softball was contested by six teams at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea from September 30 to October 7. The competition took place at Gudeok Baseball Stadium.-Medal table:-Medalists:-Preliminary:...
Soft tennis
Soft tennis at the 2002 Asian Games
Soft tennis was a discipline of the tennis competitions at the 2002 Asian Games. Competition took place from October 1 to October 7. All events were held at Sajik Tennis Courts.-Medal table:-Medalists:-Group A:-Group B:-Group C:-Group D:...
Squash
Squash at the 2002 Asian Games
Squash was contested from September 30 to October 4 at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea. Competition consists of men's and women's singles competition with all matches to be played at the Yangsan College Gymnasium.-Medal table:-Medalists:...
Table tennis
Table tennis at the 2002 Asian Games
Table tennis was contested from October 1 to October 9 at the 2002 Asian Games in Ulsan Dongcheon Gymnasium, South Korea.-Medal table:-Medalists:-Men's singles:-Men's doubles:-Group A:-Group B:-Group C:-Group D:...
Taekwondo
Taekwondo at the 2002 Asian Games
Taekwondo took place from October 10 to October 13 at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea. Men's and women's competitions held in eight weight categories for each...
Tennis
Tennis at the 2002 Asian Games
Tennis were contested at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea from November 2 to November 12, 2002. Tennis had team, doubles, and singles events for men and women, as well as a mixed doubles competition...
Volleyball
Weightlifting
Weightlifting at the 2002 Asian Games
Weightlifting was contested from September 30 to October 10 at the 2002 Asian Games in Pukyong National University Gymasnium, Busan, South Korea.-Medal table:-Men:-Women:-56 kg:October 1-62 kg:October 2-69 kg:October 3-77 kg:...
Wrestling
Wrestling at the 2002 Asian Games
Wrestling was one of the many sports which was held at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea between 2 and 8 October 2002. The competition took place at Yangsan Gymnasium.-Medal table:-Men's freestyle:-Men's Greco-Roman:-Women's freestyle:...
Wushu
Wushu at the 2002 Asian Games
Wushu was contested by both men and women at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea from October 10 to October 13, 2002. It was competed in the disciplines of Taijiquan, Taijijian, Changquan, Daoshu, Jianshu, Gunshu, Qiangshu, Nanquan, Nangun, Nandao, and Sanshou...

Calendar

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Archery

Archery at the 2002 Asian Games

Archery was contested from October 6 to October 10 at the 2002 Asian Games in Gangseo Archery Field, Busan, South Korea. The competition included only recurve events.-Medal table:-Medalists:-Qualification:October 6–7-Knockout round:...

Athletics

Athletics at the 2002 Asian Games

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Badminton

Badminton at the 2002 Asian Games

Badminton was contested at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea. Singles, doubles, and team events were contested for both men and women. Mixed Doubles were also contested...

Baseball

Baseball at the 2002 Asian Games

Baseball was one of the many sports which was held at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea beginning on October 2, 2002. Five East and Southeast Asian nations participated in the tournament...

Basketball

Basketball at the 2002 Asian Games

Basketball was one of the many sports which was held at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea between 28 September and 14 October 2002. The competition took place at Geumjeong Gymnasium.-Medal table:-Medalists:-Group A:-Group B:...

Bodybuilding at the 2002 Asian Games

Bodybuilding was one of the many sports which was held at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea between 3 and 6 October 2002. The competition took place at Busan Citizens' Hall...

Bowling

Bowling at the 2006 Asian Games

Bowling took place for the men's and women's individual, doubles, trios, and team events at the 2006 Asian Games in Doha, Qatar from December 3 to December 10...

Boxing

Boxing at the 2002 Asian Games

Boxing was one of the many sports which was held at the 2002 Asian Games in Masan Gymnasium, Masan, South Korea between 2 and 13 October 2002.-Medal table:-Medalists:-Light flyweight:-Flyweight:-Bantamweight:-Featherweight:-Lightweight:...

Canoeing

Canoeing at the 2002 Asian Games

Canoeing and Kayaking were be held at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea from October 10 to October 12. Men's and women's competition were held in Kayak and men's competition in Canoe with all events having taken place at the Nakdong River Rowing and Canoeing Courses...

Cue sports at the 2002 Asian Games

The cue sports was one of the many sports which was held at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea between 1 and 8 October 2002. The competition took place at Dongju College Gymnasium...

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Cycling – Mountain bike

Cycling at the 2002 Asian Games

Cycling was contested at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea. Road bicycle racing was held at the Road Cycle Race Stadium from September 30 to October 2, while track cycling was contested at Geumjeong Velodrome from October 4 to October 8 and mountain biking was contested at Gijang Mountain...

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Cycling – Road

Cycling at the 2002 Asian Games

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Cycling – Track

Cycling at the 2002 Asian Games

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Diving

Diving at the 2002 Asian Games

Diving was contested from October 8 to October 13 at the 2002 Asian Games in Sajik Swimming Pool, Busan, South Korea.-Medal table:-Men:-Women:-3 m springboard:October 11-10 m platform:October 13-Synchronized 3 m springboard:October 9...

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Equestrian

Equestrian at the 2002 Asian Games

Equestrian was contested at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan Equestrian Grounds, Busan, South Korea. Equestrian was contested from October 2 to October 14.-Medal table:-Medalists:-Individual dressage:October 8–10-Team dressage:October 8...

Fencing

Fencing at the 2002 Asian Games

Fencing at the 2002 Asian Games was held in Gangseo Gymnasium, Busan, South Korea from September 29 to October 4, 2002.-Medal table:-Men:-Women:-Preliminary pool:-Knockout round:-Team épée:October 2-Preliminary pool:...

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Football

Football at the 2002 Asian Games

Football at the 2002 Asian Games was held in Busan, South Korea from September 27 to October 13, 2002.Age limit for the men teams is under-23, same as the age limit in football competitions in Olympic Games, while three overage players are allowed among each squad.-Medal table:-Medalists:-Group...

Golf

Golf at the 2002 Asian Games

Golf was one of the many sports which was held at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea between 3 and 6 October 2002.-Medal table:-Medalists:-Men's individual:October 3–6-Men's team:October 3–6-Women's individual:October 3–6...

Gymnastics – Artistic

Gymnastics at the 2002 Asian Games

Gymnastics was contested at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea. Artistic gymnastics took place from October 1 to October 5. Rhythmic gymnastics took place on October 8 and 9...

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Gymnastics – Rhythmic

Gymnastics at the 2002 Asian Games

Gymnastics was contested at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea. Artistic gymnastics took place from October 1 to October 5. Rhythmic gymnastics took place on October 8 and 9...

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Handball

Handball at the 2002 Asian Games

The Handball events at the 2002 Asian Games were held in Busan, South Korea between 30 September and 13 October 2002. The competition took place at Changwon Gymnasium.-Medal table:-Medalists:-Group A:----------------------------...

Judo

Judo at the 2002 Asian Games

The Judo competition at the 2002 Asian Games was contested in sixteen weight classes, eight each for men and women at Gudeok Gymnasium.-Medal table:-Men:-Women:-−60 kg:October 3-−66 kg:October 2-−73 kg:October 2-−81 kg:...

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Kabaddi at the 2002 Asian Games

Kabaddi was contested by six teams at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea from October 4 to October 7. The competition took place at Tongmyong University.-Medal table:-Medalists:-Results:--------------------------------...

Karate

Karate at the 2002 Asian Games

Karate was competed by men and women at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea. Kata was contested along with Kumite. There were 11 gold medals contested for this sport...

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Modern pentathlon

Modern pentathlon at the 2002 Asian Games

Modern pentathlon was one of the many sports which was held at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea between 10 and 13 October 2002.-Medal table:-Men:-Women:-Individual:October 11...

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Rowing

Rowing at the 2002 Asian Games

For the Rowing competition at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea, men's and women's singles, doubles, and fours competed at the Nakdong River Rowing and Canoeing Courses from September 30 to October 3.-Medal table:-Men:-Women:-Heats:...

Sailing

Sailing at the 2002 Asian Games

Sailing was contested at the 2002 Asian Games from October 3 to October 8. Competition took place in various sailing disciplines at the Busan Yachting Center...

Sepaktakraw at the 2002 Asian Games

Sepaktakraw was contested at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea by both men and women, with all games taking place at Dongseo University Minseok Sports Center.-Medal table:-Medalists:-Preliminary round:September 30-Semi final:...

Shooting

Shooting at the 2002 Asian Games

Shooting at the 2002 Asian Games was held in Changwon International Shooting Range, Changwon, South Korea between 2 and 8 October, 2002.-Medal table:-Men's individual:-Men's team:-Women's individual:-Women's team:-10 m air pistol:...

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Soft tennis at the 2002 Asian Games

Soft tennis was a discipline of the tennis competitions at the 2002 Asian Games. Competition took place from October 1 to October 7. All events were held at Sajik Tennis Courts.-Medal table:-Medalists:-Group A:-Group B:-Group C:-Group D:...

Softball

Softball at the 2002 Asian Games

Softball was contested by six teams at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea from September 30 to October 7. The competition took place at Gudeok Baseball Stadium.-Medal table:-Medalists:-Preliminary:...

Squash

Squash at the 2002 Asian Games

Squash was contested from September 30 to October 4 at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea. Competition consists of men's and women's singles competition with all matches to be played at the Yangsan College Gymnasium.-Medal table:-Medalists:...

Swimming

Swimming at the 2002 Asian Games

Swimming was contested from September 30 to October 13 at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea.- Medal table :- Men :WR: World RecordAR: Asian RecordGR: Asian Games Record- Women :- References :* *...

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Synchronized swimming

Synchronized swimming at the 2002 Asian Games

Synchronized swimming was contested from September 30 to October 2 at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea. with all events taking place at the Sajik Swimming Pool.-Medal table:-Medalists:-Solo:September 30 – October 1-Duet:...

Table tennis

Table tennis at the 2002 Asian Games

Table tennis was contested from October 1 to October 9 at the 2002 Asian Games in Ulsan Dongcheon Gymnasium, South Korea.-Medal table:-Medalists:-Men's singles:-Men's doubles:-Group A:-Group B:-Group C:-Group D:...

Taekwondo

Taekwondo at the 2002 Asian Games

Taekwondo took place from October 10 to October 13 at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea. Men's and women's competitions held in eight weight categories for each...

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Tennis

Tennis at the 2002 Asian Games

Tennis were contested at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea from November 2 to November 12, 2002. Tennis had team, doubles, and singles events for men and women, as well as a mixed doubles competition...

Water polo

Water polo at the 2002 Asian Games

Water Polo was contested by men's teams at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea from September 30 to October 6, 2002. Six teams competed in two round robin groups...

Weightlifting

Weightlifting at the 2002 Asian Games

Weightlifting was contested from September 30 to October 10 at the 2002 Asian Games in Pukyong National University Gymasnium, Busan, South Korea.-Medal table:-Men:-Women:-56 kg:October 1-62 kg:October 2-69 kg:October 3-77 kg:...

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Wrestling

Wrestling at the 2002 Asian Games

Wrestling was one of the many sports which was held at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea between 2 and 8 October 2002. The competition took place at Yangsan Gymnasium.-Medal table:-Men's freestyle:-Men's Greco-Roman:-Women's freestyle:...

Wushu at the 2002 Asian Games

Wushu was contested by both men and women at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea from October 10 to October 13, 2002. It was competed in the disciplines of Taijiquan, Taijijian, Changquan, Daoshu, Jianshu, Gunshu, Qiangshu, Nanquan, Nangun, Nandao, and Sanshou...

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Medal table

The top ten ranked NOCs at these Games are listed below. The host nation, South Korea, is highlighted.

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