1962 Asian Games
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| Host city | Jakarta | ||
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| Country | Indonesia | ||
| Motto | Ever Onward (Indonesian: Maju Terus) | ||
| Nations participating | 17 | ||
| Athletes participating | 1,460 | ||
| Events | 120 in 13 sports | ||
| Opening ceremony | 24 August | ||
| Closing ceremony | 4 September | ||
| Officially opened by | Sukarno President of Indonesia | ||
| Athlete's Oath | Ferry Sonneville[1] | ||
| Torch lighter | Effendi Saleh | ||
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The 1962 Asian Games, officially known as the IV Asian Games, was a sports event in Jakarta, Indonesia. It occurred from 24 August to 4 September 1962. There were 120 events from 13 sports and disciplines.
References
- ↑ Julius Pour (2004). Dari Gelora Bung Karno ke Gelora Bung Karno. Grasindo. p. 51. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
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