2014 Asian Games facts for kids
Quick facts for kids XVII Asian Games |
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.jpg) Mascots of the 2014 Asian Games
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| Host city | Incheon, South Korea |
| Motto | Diversity Shines Here (평화의 숨결, 아시아의 미래) |
| Nations participating | 45 |
| Athletes participating | 9,501 (5,823 men, 3,678 women) |
| Events | 439 in 36 DAD69 |
| Opening ceremony | September 19 |
| Closing ceremony | October 4 |
| Officially opened by | President Park Geun-hye |
| Athlete's Oath | Oh Jin-hyek Nam Hyun-hee |
| Judge's Oath | Kim Hong-lae Shu Hea-jung |
| Torch Lighter | Lee Young-ae |
| Main Stadium | Incheon Asiad Main Stadium |
The 2014 Asian Games, also known as the XVII Asiad, was a huge sports event. It took place in Incheon, South Korea. The games ran from September 19 to October 4, 2014. Athletes competed in 439 different events across 36 sports.
Incheon was chosen to host the games on April 17, 2007. It was the third city in South Korea to host the Asian Games. Seoul hosted them in 1986, and Busan hosted them in 2002.
At the end of the games, China won the most medals. South Korea came in second, and Japan was third. Athletes broke 14 World records and 27 Asian records during the event. Japanese swimmer Kosuke Hagino was named the most valuable player (MVP). Even with a few small issues, the games were seen as a big success. This was helped by the lower cost and the exciting competition between Asian countries.
What Sports Were Played?
Many different sports were part of the 2014 Asian Games. Athletes from all over Asia showed their skills. Here are some of the exciting sports featured:
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What Are the Asian Para Games?
The 2014 Asian Para Games are a special sports event for athletes with disabilities. They were held a few months after the main Asian Games in the same city.
| Preceded by Guangzhou |
Asian Games Incheon XVII Asiad (2014) |
Succeeded by Jakarta |
Images for kids
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The torch relay during the opening ceremony. South Korean athletes Inbee Park move the fire to Lee Seung-yuop.
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The Spotted Seals, the Games' mascots. Named from left to right: Barame, Vichuon, and Chumuro. The mascot statues at the Incheon Asiad Park.
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A closer look at the mascots.
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An aerial view of the Incheon Asiad Park in July 2014.
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The exciting opening ceremony.
See also
In Spanish: Juegos Asiáticos de 2014 para niños
