2014 Asian Games

Multi-sport event in Incheon, South Korea Incheon 2014 the Asian Para Games 2014 Asian Para Games XVII Asian Games Incheon 2014 Asian Games logo.svg 175 Diversity Shines Here(ko 평화의 숨결, 아시아의 미래 Pyeonghwaui sumgyeol, asiaui mirae,Hanja: 平和의 숨결, 아시아의 未來) Incheon, South Korea 45 9,501 439 in 36 sports (50 disciplines) 19 September 2014 4 October 2014 Park Geun-hyePresident of South Korea Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-SabahPresident of the Olympic Council of Asia Oh Jin-hyekNam Hyun-hee Kim Hong-laeShu Hea-jung Lee Young-ae Incheon Asiad Main Stadium Guangzhou 2010 Jakarta-Palembang 2018 Astana-Almaty 2011 Sapporo 2017 incheon2014ag.org (archived) The 2014 Asian Games, officially known as the XVII Asian Games (ko 제17회 아시아 경기대회 none) and also known as Incheon 2014, were a pan-Asian multi-sport event held from 19 September to 4 October 2014 in Incheon, South Korea.2014 Asian Games to promote regional harmony http://www.koreaherald.com/national/Detail.jsp?newsMLId=20100607001600 2010-07-04 The Korea Herald 2010-06-07 2011-07-17 https://web.archive.org/web/20110717111400/http://www.koreaherald.com/national/Detail.jsp?newsMLId=20100607001600 dead On 17 April 2007, Incheon was awarded the right to host the games, defeating Delhi, India and was the third city in South Korea after Seoul (1986) and Busan (2002). The games were held from 19 September to 4 October 2014, although several pre-competitive events began between 14 and 19 September 2014. Approximately 9,501 athletes participated in the event which featured 439 events in 36 sports. It was opened by the President of South Korea, Park Geun-hye at the Incheon Asiad Main Stadium. The final medal tally was led by China, followed by the host South Korea and Japan, while Cambodia won its first-ever Asian Games gold medal. During the games, 14 world and 27 Asian records were broken. Japanese swimmer Kosuke Hagino was announced as the most valuable player (MVP) of the Games.Japanese swimmer Kosuke Hagino awarded MVP of Incheon Asian Games http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/sports/2014-10/04/c_133692510.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20141006081430/http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/sports/2014-10/04/c_133692510.htm dead October 6, 2014 4 October 2014 English.news.cn 4 October 2014 Though there were several controversies, the Games were deemed generally successful with their low hosting cost and with the rising standard of competition amongst the Asian nations.Linden Julian Successful Games launches Asia's golden age of sport http://in.reuters.com/article/asian-games-incheon-over-idINKCN0HT0C520141004 https://web.archive.org/web/20160827090430/http://in.reuters.com/article/asian-games-incheon-over-idINKCN0HT0C520141004 dead August 27, 2016 4 October 2014 Reuters 4 October 2014 Bidding process Bids for the 2014 Asian Games New Delhi and Incheon submitted their formal bid by the official deadline, 30 June 2005.https://web.archive.org/web/20071031051947/http://www.ocasia.org/new64.asp http://www.ocasia.org/new64.asp 2014 Asian Games press release 31 October 2007 OCAhttps://web.archive.org/web/20071031051846/http://www.ocasia.org/new65.asp http://www.ocasia.org/new65.asp 31 October 2007 OCA 2014 Asian Games press release A 5-member evaluation committee of the Olympic Council of Asia, headed by then vice-president of the association Celso Dayrit inspected New Delhi from 9 to 11 November 2006 and Incheon from 12 to 14 November 2006.https://www.oneindia.com/2006/11/09/oca-committee-arrives-to-evaluate-delhis-2014-asian-games-bid-1163067638.html OCA Committee arrives to evaluate Delhi's 2014 Asian Games bid 9 November 2006 One Indiahttps://www.tribuneindia.com/2006/20061110/sports.htm#4 OCA panel to evaluate Delhi's Asiad bid The Tribune India 9 November 2006 11 May 2020 +2014 Asian Games bidding resultsCityNOCRound 1IncheonSouth Korea 199732New DelhiIndia13 The vote was held on 17 April 2007 in Kuwait City, Kuwait during the 26th Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) General Assembly.https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2020/04/207_2023.html Asian Games to Spur Inchon as Sports Hub The Korea Times 29 April 2007http://www.ocasia.org/new150.asp https://web.archive.org/web/20071020013001/http://www.ocasia.org/new150.asp 2007-10-20 26th OCA General Assembly 16 April 2007 ocasia.org During the final presentation before voting, Incheon made a new offer, raising US$20 million in funds to support countries that had yet to win a medal in the Games. It also offered free flight tickets and accommodation to all participants; India, however, made no changes to its offer.September 2026 All 45 members voted, with voting held in secret ballot. Later that day, it was announced that Incheon won the rights. Though the vote results were not released, it was revealed that Incheon won by 32 to 13.2014 아시안게임 유치...인천도 해냈다 http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=001&oid=005&aid=0000275847& 2010-07-04 Naver 2007-04-18https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/sports/2018/04/600_1138.html Incheon to Host 2014 Asian Games The Korea Times 17 April 2007 It was widely felt that Delhi's lack of enthusiasm to host the event was the primary reason for its loss. Then Union Sports Minister of India, Mani Shankar Aiyar, spoke strongly against Delhi hosting the games, arguing that the money allocated by India's government to the sporting event would be better spent on building facilities for the poor.India vs. China as a Global Sporting Events Host http://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/content/sep2008/gb20080919_727533.htm?chan=top+news_top+news+index+-+temp_global+business 2010-07-04 Bloomberg BusinessWeek 2008-09-19April 2023 medicmedicSeptember 2026 The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president said that India's Sports Minister's remarks against hosting the Games was the main reason for New Delhi's loss.Delhi loses bid to host 2014 Asian Games https://www.outlookindia.com/newswire/story/delhi-loses-bid-to-host-2014-asian-games/466021 https://web.archive.org/web/20200614121544/https://www.outlookindia.com/newswire/story/delhi-loses-bid-to-host-2014-asian-games/466021 dead June 14, 2020 2010-07-04 Outlook India 2007-04-17 The IOA delegation added that the evaluation committee was concerned about pollution and traffic in Delhi.September 2026 Delhi's offer of US$2 million to each team for games support against Incheon's offer of US$20 million to all 45 nations participating in the event could also have contributed to the defeat.September 2026 Unlike Delhi, Incheon emphasized the high-tech facilities that would be available to the athletes.https://www.rediff.com/sports/2007/apr/17asiad.htm Delhi loses bid to host 2014 Asian Games Rediff 17 April 2007 13 March 2020September 2026 Development and preparations Costs The cost of the Games was estimated at US$1.62 billion, with the Korean government and Incheon government covering 19% and 78.9% respectively. Of the total budget, some US$1.39 billion was used for construction of venues and infrastructure, while approximately US$11 million covered the building and maintenance of training grounds. Around US$103 million was allocated for road and transportation projects.Walden Laura Incheon 2014: Asian Games to have US$1.62 billion budget with new program http://www.sportsfeatures.com/olympicsnews/story/49184/incheon-2014-asian-games-to-have-us1.62-billion-budget-with-new-program 2011-11-27 SportsFeatures.com 2011-11-17 https://web.archive.org/web/20140415022224/http://www.sportsfeatures.com/olympicsnews/story/49184/incheon-2014-asian-games-to-have-us1.62-billion-budget-with-new-program 2014-04-15 dead A report in April 2012, however, suggested the city was under financial pressure from increasing debt.Jeong-ju Na In financial pinch, Incheon under pressure to downscale Asiad plan https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2012/04/113_108358.html 2012-04-22 The Korea Times 2012-04-04 The Incheon Asian Games Organising Committee (IAGOC) saved US$34 million after agreeing to reduce from 15,000 to 2,025 athletes to be provided free transportation and accommodation.Incheon Saves Cost of 2014 AG http://www.incheon2014.kr/en/Promote/press/detail/96 https://web.archive.org/web/20131105025318/http://www.incheon2014.kr/en/Promote/press/detail/96 dead 2013-11-05 2013-09-07 IAGOC 2013-06-30 Volunteers The volunteer program of Incheon 2014 Asian Games began on 1 November 2013 with a target to recruit 13,500 volunteers. As of 16 March 2014, 25,827 applications were received and 21,237 applicants were selected for training.http://en.olympic.cn/news/olympic_news/2014-05-28/2328066.html Asian Games volunteers approach end of official training period COC 28 May 2014 Torch relay 2014 Asian Games torch relay 250px|thumb|The torch relay during the opening ceremony. South Korean athletes Inbee Park move the fire to Lee Seung-yuop The torch was revealed in October 2013, with a design motif based on the Crane, the official bird of Incheon Metropolitan City. The torch's blue internal cylinder signified the sky and the ocean of Incheon. Another four colors (green, yellow, red, violet) were intended to represent the five regions of Asia.Sun-Hyoung Kim 2014 AG Torch Designs Are Revealed http://www.incheon2014ag.org/news/press/release/standard/view?menuId=3&bbsId=4663&cnId=6036&rows=28&pageNo=2&searchOpt=&searchTxt= https://archive.today/20140417135816/http://www.incheon2014ag.org/news/press/release/standard/view?menuId=3&bbsId=4663&cnId=6036&rows=28&pageNo=2&searchOpt=&searchTxt= usurped 17 April 2014 27 March 2014 IAGOC 14 October 2013 The torch was lit at Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi, India on August 9, 2014. This marked the first time the torch had been lit outside the host country,Das Suprita Asian Games Returns to its Roots for Torch Relay http://sports.ndtv.com/othersports/news/228053-asian-games-returns-to-its-roots-for-torch-relay 12 August 2014 NDTV 9 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140812053307/http://sports.ndtv.com/othersports/news/228053-asian-games-returns-to-its-roots-for-torch-relay 12 August 2014 dead and that Weihai, a city in Shandong Province of the People's Republic of China, had hosted the relay, on August 12, 2014.仁川亚运会火炬在中国威海传递 http://news.cqnews.net/html/2014-08/12/content_31645582.htm 12 August 2014 Cqnews.net 12 August 2014 12 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140812210305/http://news.cqnews.net/html/2014-08/12/content_31645582.htm deadIncheon organsiers plan New Delhi flame-lighting for 17th Asian Games http://en.olympic.cn/news/olympic_news/2013-11-01/2286747.html 27 March 2014 Chinese Olympic Committee 1 November 2013 The domestic lighting ceremony was held at Manisan on Ganghwa Island on August 12, 2014.Asian Games torch lit in host city Incheon http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20140812000987 12 August 2014 The Korea Herald 12 August 2014 The domestic relay begin August 13, 2014 and traveled through 70 cities for 5,700 km. to reach the opening ceremony.You Anna The Torch of the Incheon Asian Games lights in New Delhi http://www.incheon2014ag.org/news/press/release/standard/view?menuId=3&bbsId=4663&cnId=7792&rows=1&pageNo=1&searchOpt=&searchTxt= https://archive.today/20140812135920/http://www.incheon2014ag.org/news/press/release/standard/view?menuId=3&bbsId=4663&cnId=7792&rows=1&pageNo=1&searchOpt=&searchTxt= usurped 12 August 2014 12 August 2014 IAGOC Incheon2014ag.org 11 August 2014 Marketing Emblem The official emblem was also revealed on the lighting ceremony, representing a wing configuration of the letter "A", for "Asia", with a shining sun at its upper left, symbolizing the Asian people holding hands in the sky. Mascot 250px|thumb|right|The Spotted Seals, the Games' mascots. Named from left to right: Barame, Vichuon, and Chumuro. The mascot statues at the Incheon Asiad Park. thumb|right|The image of the mascots. On November 4, 2010, three Spotted seal siblings were unveiled as the official mascots of the Games in Songdo Island, Incheon. The three seals, known as "Barame (바라메)", "Chumuro (추므로)" and "Vichuon (비추온)", meaning wind, dance and light in Korean, were chosen under the theme of the main venue. The prototype was taken from Baengnyeongdo. According to the organizers, the mascots were chosen to symbolise the future peace between South Korea and North Korea. Vichuon is the eldest of the three siblings, Barame is the second eldest, while Chumuro is the youngest and the only girl among the three siblings.Mascots, emblem for 2014 Incheon Asian Games unveiled http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/sports/2010-11/05/content_11507335.htm 2010-11-05 China Daily 2010-11-05 Xinhuahttp://fern2849.blogspot.my/2014/09/17th-asian-games-incheon-2014_10.html 17th Asian Games Incheon 2014 fern2849.blogspot.my 10 September 2014 24 December 2019 Medals The medal design was approved by OCA on August 19, 2013. It features a pentagon-shaped symbol representing the five ports of Incheon — Airport, Seaport, Teleport, Leisureport, and Businessport, with the emblem of the Games inside. It symbolises the city as the hub of Northeast Asia.Asian Games: Incheon Asian Games medal design revealed http://sport-asia.com/asian-games-incheon-asian-games-medal-design-revealed/ 13 April 2014 SportAsia 29 September 2013 13 April 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140413144812/http://sport-asia.com/asian-games-incheon-asian-games-medal-design-revealed/ dead Motto Unveiled on September 16, 2010, "Diversity Shines Here" was the official English motto of the Games, celebrating the significance of Asia's wonderful diversity in history, cultures, and religions.2014 Incheon Asian Games announces official slogan http://www.korea.net/NewsFocus/Society/view?articleId=83440 2010-10-24 Korea.net 2010-10-14August 2026 InternetArchiveBot The official slogan in Korean, "ko 평화의 숨결, 아시아의 미래" (RR: ko RR Pyeonghwaui sumgyeol, asiaui mirae), literally means "Breath of Peace, Future of Asia". Promotion The six official posters for the Incheon Asian Games were released on March 31, 2011. The design represents the 28 Olympic sports categorized into five groups: racquet sports, ball sports, water sports, athletic sports and weight class. In various ways, the values and philosophy of the 17th Asian Games is represented in these posters.Incheon Asian Games Posters Unveiled https://www.ifez.go.kr/global/gb13/1501607 IFEZ 4 April 2011 5 October 2018 Pictures of the day: 31 March 2011 https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/picturesoftheday/8418255/Pictures-of-the-day-31-March-2011.html?image=13 2011-04-10 Telegraph 2011-03-31 Merchandising Organisers began selling merchandise in July 2012. IB Worldwide was the exclusive online merchandiser of the event's licensed products.http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2014/08/21/2014082101478.html?related_all Asian Games Merchandise Available Online Chosun Ilbo (English) 21 August 2014 Music 17th Asian Games Incheon 2014 Official Album The official album was released by Universal Music on June 20, 2014, which featured "Only One", performed by JYJ as the Games' official theme song.JYJ to sing the official song of 2013 Incheon Asian Games http://my.entertainment.yahoo.com/news/jyj-to-sing-the-official-song-of-2013-095316261.html 2013-09-07 Yahoo! Malaysia Entertainment 2013-09-03 2014-10-07 https://web.archive.org/web/20141007005753/https://my.entertainment.yahoo.com/news/jyj-to-sing-the-official-song-of-2013-095316261.html deadJi-young Sohn Incheon Asian Games official album released http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20140623000783 2014-06-26 The Korea Herald 2014-06-23 Venues thumb|250px|right|Aerial view of the Incheon Asiad Park in July 2014 Venues of the 2014 Asian Games The Games had 49 competition venues and 48 training facilities. Among the competition venues, ten were in six cities of Gyeonggi Province while another two were in Chungju and Seoul. The rest of the venues were in eight districts and a county inside metropolitan Incheon. Ten venues were constructed for the Games.Sun-Hyoung Kim 2014 Incheon Asian Games Brief http://www.incheon2014ag.org/news/asiadNews/image/view 20 April 2014 IAGOC 10 January 2010 usurped https://web.archive.org/web/20140421063945/http://www.incheon2014ag.org/news/asiadNews/image/view 21 April 2014 The Games also provided over 3,300 units and 9,560 rooms for athletes and media personnel. The main stadium, known as Incheon Asiad Main Stadium, had a seating capacity of 61,074 seats, with 30,000 seats variable after the Games.Incheon Asiad Main Stadium http://www.incheon2014ag.org/venues/stadium/overview/index?item=IMS IAGOC Incheon2014ag.org 20 April 2014 usurped https://web.archive.org/web/20140419161003/http://www.incheon2014ag.org/venues/stadium/overview/index?item=IMS 19 April 2014 The US$400 million stadium, originally planned for 70,000 seats, was designed by Populous, which had designed several event venues around the world, including the Olympic Stadium of the 2012 Summer Olympics. The groundbreaking ceremony was held on June 28, 2011, in Yeonhui-dong. Construction began in June 2011 and finished in July 2014.Groundbreaking ceremony held for Incheon Asian Games main stadium http://www.korea.net/detail.do?guid=56410 2011-07-14 Korea.net 2011-07-11April 2023 InternetArchiveBot yes 2014 premiere in Korea for Populous http://www.worldarchitecturenews.com/index.php?fuseaction=wanappln.projectview&upload_id=11565 2010-07-04 World Architecture News 2009-05-06 https://web.archive.org/web/20100528101538/http://www.worldarchitecturenews.com/index.php?fuseaction=wanappln.projectview&upload_id=11565 28 May 2010 dead dmy-all 2014 Asian Games 8.jpg 800px Flags at Asiad Park. An athletes' village was built at Guwol, Namdong District, which had 2,220 units in 22 apartment buildings to accommodate around 14,500 athletes and officials.http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2014/08/27/2014082701713.html?related_all Asian Games Athletes' Village Unveiled Digital Chosun Inc. 27 August 2014http://www.korea.net/NewsFocus/Sports/view?articleId=121697 Athletes' village opens at Incheon Asian Games Korea net 12 September 2014 Transport Incheon Subway's construction period was shortened from a planned 2018 completion. Due to the increasing popularity of Incheon International Airport during the Games, immigration procedures were improved for passenger convenience.zh:仁川机场一季度出入境人数突破1000万 http://news.163.com/air/14/0413/11/9PN6OS0J00014PHJ.html 13 April 2014 News.163.com 13 April 2014 zh 6 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141006112400/http://news.163.com/air/14/0413/11/9PN6OS0J00014PHJ.html dead The Games Opening ceremony 2014 Asian Games opening ceremony thumb|Opening ceremony The opening ceremony began on September 19, 2014, at 18:00 local time. The performance was directed by film director Im Kwon-taek with playwright and actor Jang Jin, entertainer Kim Seong-ju and KBS host Yun Su-yeong as voiceovers of the ceremony.Hueston Dave Festive opening ceremony marks start of Asian Games http://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2014/09/19/more-sports/festive-opening-ceremony-marks-start-of-asian-games/#.VB2RBRY_n4s 20 September 2014 Kyodo The Japan TimesAsian Games Opening Ceremony: a showcase to Korea's past and future http://ibnlive.in.com/news/asian-games-opening-ceremony-a-showcase-to-koreas-past-and-future/500182-5-23.html https://web.archive.org/web/20141008094048/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/asian-games-opening-ceremony-a-showcase-to-koreas-past-and-future/500182-5-23.html dead 8 October 2014 20 September 2014 IBN It was attended by President of South Korea Park Geun-hye who opened the games, President of International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach, Tokyo Governor Yōichi Masuzoe and also Incheon Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok. Actors Jang Dong-gun and Kim Soo-hyun led the performance, consisting of four acts: "Asia long time ago", "Asia meeting through the sea", "Asia as family and friends", and "Asia as one and future joining with today", displaying the Korean past and future with digital technology. Other performers included Chinese pianist Lang Lang, the soprano diva Sumi Jo,September 2026 along the k-pop stars JYJ, Exo, and Psy, who wrapped up the ceremony with a performance of his world hit song Gangnam Style.Bodeen Christopher Asian Games opening ceremony closes Gangnam Style http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/Asian-Games-prepares-for-opening-ceremony-5766227.php https://archive.today/20140920162008/http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/Asian-Games-prepares-for-opening-ceremony-5766227.php dead 20 September 2014 20 September 2014 Newstimes.com 19 September 2014 Unlike in the 2002 Asian Games opening ceremony, South Korea as host marched separately from neighbor North Korea in the parade of nations. Sports The 2014 Asian Games featured 28 Olympic sports that would be contested at the 2016 Summer Olympics. In addition, eight non-Olympic sports were featured: baseball, ten-pin bowling, cricket, kabaddi, karate, sepak takraw, squash and wushu. The list was finalised on December 9, 2010, at the OCA's executive board meeting in Muscat, Oman.Incheon 2014 issues delayed http://www.ocasia.org/News/IndexNewsRM.aspx?redirect=1492 2010-11-14 Olympic Council of Asia 2010-11-13 https://web.archive.org/web/20110727140834/http://www.ocasia.org/News/IndexNewsRM.aspx?redirect=1492 2011-07-27 deadIncheon Asian Games to Feature 36 Sports http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2010/12/10/2010121000806.html 2010-12-10 The Chosun Ilbo 2010-12-10 This resulted in dropping six other sports: roller sport, board games (chess, go, xiangqi), cue sports, softball, dancesport and dragon boat, which had been held in previous Games being dropped from the list.Thirty-six sports to be competed at 2014 Incheon Asian Games http://www.businessghana.com/portal/sports/news.php?op=getNews&id=19754&news_cat_id=3 2010-12-10 BusinessGhana 2010-12-09 2020-11-07 https://web.archive.org/web/20201107090117/http://www.businessghana.com/portal/sports/news.php?op=getNews&id=19754&news_cat_id=3 dead The list was approved on July 13, 2011, during the 30th annual general assembly in Tokyo as softball was incorporated with baseball as one sport while soft tennis came under the discipline of tennis.Official sports program approved at 58th OCA Executive Board meeting http://eng.incheon2014ag.org/program/board/detail.jsp?menuID=002004001&boardTypeID=%20414&boardID=2255&mode=detail https://web.archive.org/web/20190608071735/http://eng.incheon2014ag.org/program/board/detail.jsp?menuID=002004001&boardTypeID=%20414&boardID=2255&mode=detail usurped 2019-06-08 2011-07-14 Incheon2014ag.org 2011-07-14 For the first time compound archery, mixed relay triathlon, and judo team events were introduced.S. Sabanayakan Incheon Asian Games to include compound archery https://www.thehindu.com/sport/other-sports/incheon-asian-games-to-include-compound-archery/article2683861.ece 2011-12-03 The Hindu 2011-12-03zh:仁川亚运会首枚金牌将诞生于射击女子10米气步枪 http://www.chinanews.com/ty/2014/04-12/6056752.shtml 13 April 2014 China News 12 April 2014 zh Changes to the non-Olympic sports featured at the Asian Games were influenced by discussions with organizers, who suggested cricket's removal from the program, as they felt too few countries played it and that they lacked the infrastructure to host it. The OCA disputed the proposed removal of cricket, however, noting its popularity and viewer interest.K Samyal Sanjjeev India may face a gold drought at Incheon Asian Games 2014 http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_india-may-face-a-gold-drought-at-incheon-asian-games-2014_1467839 2010-11-25 Daily News & Analysis 2010-11-17 2014 Asian Games Sports Programme15em Aquatics Diving No d Swimming No d Synchronized swimming No d Water polo No d Archery No d Athletics No d Badminton No d Baseball Baseball No d Softball No d Basketball No d Bowling No d Boxing No d Canoeing No d Slalom Sprint Cricket No d Cycling No d BMX Mountain Bike Road Track Equestrian No d Dressage Eventing Jumping Fencing No d Field hockey No d Football No d Golf No d Gymnastics No d Artistic Rhythmic Trampoline Handball No d Judo No d Kabaddi No d Karate No d Modern pentathlon No d Rowing No d Rugby sevens No d Sailing No d Sepak takraw No d Shooting No d Squash No d Table tennis No d Taekwondo No d Tennis Tennis No d Soft tennis No d Triathlon No d Volleyball Beach volleyball No d Volleyball No d Weightlifting No d Wrestling No d Wushu No d Participating National Olympic Committees All 45 members of the Olympic Council of Asia participated, including North Korea, which initially threatened to boycott the Games after disputes with South Korea over administrative issues about its delegation of athletes and officials.Ransom Ian North Korea in Asian Games talks with South http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-sports/10427288/North-Korea-in-Asian-Games-talks-with-South 20 September 2014 Reuters stuff.co.nz 27 August 2014 Saudi Arabia was the sole NOC to not send female athletes to the Games.September 2026 Below is a list of all the participating NOCs; the number of competitors per delegation is indicated in brackets. Participating National Olympic Committees22em AFG 2014 Asian Games 69Afghanistan http://www.incheon2014ag.org/Sports/Biographies/Athletes_Search/?AthleteName=&Discipline=All&NOC=AFG&lang=en Incheon2014ag.org 16 September 2014 usurped https://web.archive.org/web/20140917113551/http://www.incheon2014ag.org/Sports/Biographies/Athletes_Search/?AthleteName=&Discipline=All&NOC=AFG&lang=en 17 September 2014 BRN 2014 Asian Games 69Bahrain http://www.incheon2014ag.org/Sports/Biographies/Athletes_Search/?AthleteName=&Discipline=ALL&NOC=BRN&lang=en Incheon2014ag.org 16 September 2014 usurped https://web.archive.org/web/20140917113618/http://www.incheon2014ag.org/Sports/Biographies/Athletes_Search/?AthleteName=&Discipline=ALL&NOC=BRN&lang=en 17 September 2014 BAN 2014 Asian Games 136Bangladesh http://www.incheon2014ag.org/Sports/Biographies/Athletes_Search/?AthleteName=&Discipline=ALL&NOC=BAN&lang=en Incheon2014ag.org 16 September 2014 usurped https://web.archive.org/web/20140917113448/http://www.incheon2014ag.org/Sports/Biographies/Athletes_Search/?AthleteName=&Discipline=ALL&NOC=BAN&lang=en 17 September 2014 BHU 2014 Asian Games 16Bhutan http://www.incheon2014ag.org/Sports/Biographies/Athletes_Search/?AthleteName=&Discipline=ALL&NOC=BHU&lang=en Incheon2014ag.org 16 September 2014 usurped https://web.archive.org/web/20140917113554/http://www.incheon2014ag.org/Sports/Biographies/Athletes_Search/?AthleteName=&Discipline=ALL&NOC=BHU&lang=en 17 September 2014 BRU 2014 Asian Games 11Brunei Darussalam http://www.incheon2014ag.org/Sports/Biographies/Athletes_Search/?AthleteName=&Discipline=ALL&NOC=BRU&lang=en Incheon2014ag.org 16 September 2014 usurped https://web.archive.org/web/20140917113504/http://www.incheon2014ag.org/Sports/Biographies/Athletes_Search/?AthleteName=&Discipline=ALL&NOC=BRU&lang=en 17 September 2014 CAM 2014 Asian Games 20Cambodia http://www.incheon2014ag.org/Sports/Biographies/Athletes_Search/?AthleteName=&Discipline=ALL&NOC=CAM&lang=en Incheon2014ag.org 16 September 2014 usurped https://web.archive.org/web/20140917113713/http://www.incheon2014ag.org/Sports/Biographies/Athletes_Search/?AthleteName=&Discipline=ALL&NOC=CAM&lang=en 17 September 2014 CHN 2014 Asian Games 894China http://www.incheon2014ag.org/Sports/Biographies/Athletes_Search/?AthleteName=&Discipline=ALL&NOC=CHN&lang=en Incheon2014ag.org 16 September 2014 usurped https://web.archive.org/web/20140917113501/http://www.incheon2014ag.org/Sports/Biographies/Athletes_Search/?AthleteName=&Discipline=ALL&NOC=CHN&lang=en 17 September 2014 TPE 2014 Asian Games 420Chinese Taipei http://www.incheon2014ag.org/Sports/Biographies/Athletes_Search/?AthleteName=&Discipline=ALL&NOC=TPE&lang=en Incheon2014ag.org 16 September 2014 usurped 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KOR 2014 Asian Games 833 JPN JPN 2014 Asian Games 718 THA THA 2014 Asian Games 518 IND IND 2014 Asian Games 515 HKG HKG 2014 Asian Games 476 TPE TPE 2014 Asian Games 420 KAZ KAZ 2014 Asian Games 415 UZB UZB 2014 Asian Games 291 IRI IRI 2014 Asian Games 282 MAS MAS 2014 Asian Games 277 KUW KUW 2014 Asian Games 258 QAT QAT 2014 Asian Games 251 MGL MGL 2014 Asian Games 234 SIN SIN 2014 Asian Games 230 NEP NEP 2014 Asian Games 203 KSA KSA 2014 Asian Games 202 VIE VIE 2014 Asian Games 196 PAK PAK 2014 Asian Games 188 INA INA 2014 Asian Games 186 PRK PRK 2014 Asian Games 150 PHI PHI 2014 Asian Games 150 MDV MDV 2014 Asian Games 142 BAN BAN 2014 Asian Games 136 MAC MAC 2014 Asian Games 135 KGZ KGZ 2014 Asian Games 117 LAO LAO 2014 Asian Games 102 JOR JOR 2014 Asian Games 97 OMA OMA 2014 Asian Games 93 TJK TJK 2014 Asian Games 92 UAE UAE 2014 Asian Games 85 SRI SRI 2014 Asian Games 80 TKM TKM 2014 Asian Games 80 AFG AFG 2014 Asian Games 69 BRN BRN 2014 Asian Games 69 MYA MYA 2014 Asian Games 64 IRQ IRQ 2014 Asian Games 63 PLE PLE 2014 Asian Games 56 LIB LIB 2014 Asian Games 41 YEM YEM 2014 Asian Games 34 TLS TLS 2014 Asian Games 33 SYR SYR 2014 Asian Games 30 CAM CAM 2014 Asian Games 20 BHU BHU 2014 Asian Games 16 BRU BRU 2014 Asian Games 11 Calendar In the following calendar for the 2014 Asian Games, each blue box represents an event competition, such as a qualification round, on that day. The yellow boxes represent days during which medal-awarding finals for a sport were held, which numeric representing the number of finals that were contested on that day. On the left, the calendar lists each sport with events held during the Games, and at the right how many gold medals were won in that sport. There is a key at the top of the calendar to aid the reader.General Competition Schedule for the 17th Asian Games http://www.ocasia.org/OCA/Download/Default/5/32/4/532400190.pdf Olympic Council of Asia Ocasia.org 26 March 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20150924070516/http://www.ocasia.org/OCA/Download/Default/5/32/4/532400190.pdf 2015-09-24 dead All times are in Korea Standard Time (UTC+9) Closing ceremony The closing ceremony was held on October 4, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. local time.zh:仁川亚组委揭秘第17届亚运会 http://news.gxnews.com.cn/staticpages/20140411/newgx5347d89f-10075656.shtml 13 April 2014 gxnews.com.cn 11 April 2014 zh The ceremony's theme was "Our Cherished Memories of Incheon". OCA President Sheikh Ahmad Al Fahad Al Sabah, Prime Minister of South Korea Jung Hong-won, and Mayor of Incheon Yoo Jeong-bok were guests at the ceremony. The events featured the performances of National Dance Company of Korea, Gugak Center Dance Troupe and Kukkiwon. Soprano Im Sun-hae then sang the national anthemOctober 2026, whereupon the athletes entered the stadium with volunteers and placard bearers.September 2026 CNBLUE performed "I'm Sorry" and "Can't Stop" before Sheikh Ahmad Al Fahad Al Sabah presented the Japaneses Kosuke Hagino the Samsung MVP award and declared the Incheon 2014 Asian Games closed.October 2026 The OCA Flag was lowered and the flag of Indonesia, the next games' host nation, was raised as the Indonesian national anthem was played. IOC member Rita Subowo, Governor of South Sumatra Alex Noerdin, and the Governor of Jakarta Basuki Tjahaja Purnama received the Games flag for the 2018 Games. The ceremony proceeded with a small scale segment from the next Asian Games host cities, Jakarta and Palembang. It began with "The Colours of Jakarta", featuring Ronggeng, a Javanese dance. This was followed by "The Spirit of South Sumatra", featured a Malay dance accompaniment of Rampak Nusantara drums.Butler Nick Asian Games: The Closing Ceremony http://www.insidethegames.biz/major-games/asian-games/incheon-2014/live-blogs/1023024-asian-games-the-closing-ceremony 6 October 2014 inside the games 4 October 2014 6 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141006073902/http://www.insidethegames.biz/major-games/asian-games/incheon-2014/live-blogs/1023024-asian-games-the-closing-ceremony dead The K-Pop stars Big Bang who performed their hit songs "Hands up" and "Fantastic Baby" wrapped up the closing ceremony, while Sistar performed during the pre-show concert.September 2026 Medal table 2014 Asian Games medal table China led the medal table for the ninth consecutive time. Cambodia won their first Asian Games gold medal in taekwondo.Sony Ouch In Taekwondo, Cambodia Wins First Asian Games Gold http://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/in-taekwondo-cambodia-wins-first-asian-games-gold-69096/ 4 October 2014 The Cambodia Daily 4 October 2014 22 July 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150722231459/https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/in-taekwondo-cambodia-wins-first-asian-games-gold-69096/ dead A total of 37 NOCs won at least one medal, and 28 NOCs won at least one gold medal. Eight NOCs failed to win any medals at the Games. The top ten ranked NOCs at these Games are listed below. The host nation, South Korea, is highlighted. Broadcasting Incheon Asian Games Host Broadcasting Management (IHB) (ko 인천 아시아 경기대회 주관방송 Incheon Asia gyeonggi daehoe jugwan bangsong), a joint venture between Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) and Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC), launched on 8 May 2013, served as the host broadcaster of the Games.http://2014ihb.co.kr/ihb/about.html https://web.archive.org/web/20140831164157/http://2014ihb.co.kr/ihb/about.html dead 31 August 2014 About Incheon Asian Games Host Broadcasting Management 31 August 2014http://new-mb.com.au/incheon-2014-asian-games-overview/ Incheon 2014 Asian Games – an overview 27 May 2014 New Millennium BusinessAugust 2026 InternetArchiveBot http://www.incheon2014ag.org/en/Media/signal/index/ International Signal IAGOC 9 February 2021 8 February 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210208195521/http://www.incheon2014ag.org/en/Media/signal/index/ usurped The International Broadcasting Centre was constructed in Songdo Convensia in Yeonsu District.http://www.igbs.tv/newsroom/asian-games-successes-for-ihb-and-igbs/ Asian Games successes for IHB and IGBS IGBS 1 October 2014 19 June 2019 20 February 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200220063422/http://www.igbs.tv/newsroom/asian-games-successes-for-ihb-and-igbs deadhttps://web.archive.org/web/20141101131311/http://incheon2014ag.org/en/Media/facilities/ibc http://www.incheon2014ag.org/en/Media/facilities/ibc International Broadcast Center 1 November 2014 IAGOC 19 June 2019 usurped Concerns and controversies Concerns and controversies at the 2014 Asian Games Before the Games, there were several controversies arose over finances, lack of public interest,Debts and empty seats taint start of 2014 Asian Games at Incheon https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/debts-and-empty-seats-taint-start-of-2014-asian-games-at-incheon-1.239752/ 27 September 2014 The National Sport 19 September 2014 transportation shortages for journalists,亚运交通让人心塞 场馆分布分散需搭区间车前往 http://www.hinews.cn/news/system/2014/09/19/016968275.shtml 27 September 2014 hinews.cn 19 September 2014 6 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141006065433/http://www.hinews.cn/news/system/2014/09/19/016968275.shtml dead and several administrative decisions about the opening ceremony and gala show.JYJ excluded from Incheon Asian Games opener http://www.mb.com.ph/jyj-excluded-from-incheon-asian-games-opener/ 4 July 2014 ManilaBulletin 2 July 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140714173812/http://www.mb.com.ph/jyj-excluded-from-incheon-asian-games-opener/ 14 July 2014 JYJ 측 공식입장 "인천AG 약속 지켜달라, 불공정 외압 아니길" [전문] http://news.nate.com/view/20140701n30920 2 July 2014 Nate 1 July 2014Jee-ho Yoo (Asiad) Celebrity with no sports connection lights Asiad cauldron http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/culturesports/2014/09/19/30/0701000000AEN20140919011000315F.html 4 October 2014 Yonhap News Agency 19 September 2014 Organizers were able to generate interest yet a few hundred empty seats remained in the 61,000-capacity stadium at the start of the opening ceremony.Asian Games gets off to 'Gangnam Style' start http://www.themalaymailonline.com/sports/article/asian-games-gets-off-to-gangnam-style-start 3 October 2014 The Malay Mail Online 19 September 2014 Organizers also supplied additional shuttle buses for the late-night shift personnel at the request of various international media organizations.Isacc Alex [Asian Games] IBC, the home to CCTV and NHK for 2014 Asian Games http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20141001000798 4 October 2014 The Korea Herald 1 October 2014 The OCA and FIBA also failed to compromise on a couple of policies, which caused one team to boycott the event and forced three teams to find replacement players. The Qatari women's basketball team withdrew from the Games when FIBA reaffirmed its ban on hijab, citing safety concerns.Asian Games: Qatar women's team pull out over hijab ban https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/basketball/29342986 25 September 2014 BBC Sport 25 September 2014 Basketball was the only sport to enforce a hijab ban in the Games. On the other hand, OCA policy on naturalised players contradicted the eligibility rules set by FIBA. The OCA disqualified United States-born players Quincy Davis, Andray Blatche, and Aaron Haynes from the Chinese Taipei, Filipino, and South Korean teams.Badua Shelley US-born player no longer eligible for Asian Games http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2014/09/05/2003599061 7 September 2014 Taipei Times 5 September 2014Flojo Enzo Previewing the Asian Games basketball qualifiers https://www.rappler.com/sports/69601-previewing-the-asian-games-basketball/ 20 September 2014 Rappler 19 September 2014 Several controversies erupted during the Games, mostly surrounding poor officiating. The majority of poor judging allegations occurred in boxing, highlighted by the controversial semifinal loss of Indian lightweight boxer Laishram Sarita Devi against eventual silver medalist Park Jina of South Korea.PTI Mary Kom in final, Sarita Devi robbed of a win at Asian Games http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-09-30/news/54475143_1_asian-games-l-sarita-devi-incheon https://web.archive.org/web/20141006082914/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-09-30/news/54475143_1_asian-games-l-sarita-devi-incheon dead October 6, 2014 1 October 2014 The Economic Times 30 September 2014 The judging of the match, Sarita Devi's refusal to accept the bronze medal, and her questionable behavior at the medal ceremony received widespread international attention and sparked numerous debates.Asian Games: Some in Indian team not happy with Sarita Devi's emotional outburst http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/tournaments/asian-games-2014/india-at-incheon/Asian-Games-Some-in-Indian-team-not-happy-with-Sarita-Devis-emotional-outburst/articleshow/44017525.cms 1 October 2014 PTI The Times of India 1 October 2014 The high volume of controversial boxing decisions led to accusations of widespread incompetence and host favoritism against the judges. Criticisms of the new scoring system were also raised.September 2026 Shooting,Judoka Jeong defends Asiad title https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/sports/2014/09/207_165023.html 23 September 2014 The Korea Times 22 September 2014 and wrestling saw initial rulings by officials being overturned upon appeals.Asian Games: Controversy taints home team victories http://www.koreatimesus.com/asian-games-controversy-taints-home-team-victories/ 3 October 2014 The Korea Times 1 October 2014 2 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141002210109/http://www.koreatimesus.com/asian-games-controversy-taints-home-team-victories/ dead Some 1,920 fluid samples from 1,600 athletes were tested during the Games. Six athletes tested positive for banned substances and were expelled from the Games, including two gold medalists who were stripped of their medals.Rutherford Peter Chakraborty Amlan China's hammer champion Zhang tests positive https://in.reuters.com/article/games-asian-doping/chinas-hammer-champion-zhang-tests-positive-idINKCN0HS0Q420141003 https://web.archive.org/web/20191112103250/https://in.reuters.com/article/games-asian-doping/chinas-hammer-champion-zhang-tests-positive-idINKCN0HS0Q420141003 dead November 12, 2019 3 October 2014 Reuters Reuters 3 October 2014 See also Asia Sports South Korea 2013 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games 2014 Asian Para Games 2015 Summer Universiade 2015 Military World Games Olympics celebrated in South Korea 1988 Summer Olympics – Seoul References 30em External links https://web.archive.org/web/20150502113213/http://www.incheon2014ag.org/ Official website dmy Incheon 2014 at Olympic Council of Asia Guangzhou Asian GamesIncheon XVII Asian Games (2014) Jakarta and Palembang 37 58 N 124 39 E type:landmark_source:kolossus-eswiki title Asian Games Asian Games Asian Asian Games Category:Sports competitions in Incheon Category:Multi-sport events in South Korea Category:Asian Games by year Asian Games Asian Games