Monday, February 7, 2011

Asian Games 2002 Busan, South Korea


The 2002 Asian Games, also known as XIV Asiad is a multi-sport event held in Busan, South Korea from September 29 to October 14, 2002. Busan is the second city, after Seoul in 1986 to host the Games. A total of 419 events in 38 sports were contested by 7,711 athletes from 44 countries.[1] The Games also co-hosted by its four neighbouring cities: Ulsan, Changwon,Masan and Yangsan.[2]

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[edit]Organisation

[edit]Marketing

Official mascot
The emblem of the Games featured the beautiful blue waves of the East Sea (Sea of Japan)symbolising Busan and Korea. It expresses the image of development and unity of the Asianpeople; two dynamic power are closely intertwined, while the wave's shape indicates the character B, the first character of Busan.[3]
Sea gull, 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, and expresses the ideal of the Games: To promote unity and partnership among Asian countries.[4]
In conjunction to the Games, eight songs were released as official music of the Games, there are:[5]
  • "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

[edit]Venues

44 venues were used in the Games with twelve of them are newly built.[6] Below is the list of competition venues in the Games.

[edit]New

  • Busan Asiad Stadium
  • Gangseo Archery Field
  • Gangseo Gymnasium
  • Gangseo Hockey Stadium
  • Geumjeong Gymnasium
  • Geumjeong Tennis Stadium
  • Geumjeong Velodrome
  • Gijang Gymnasium
  • Nakdong River Rowing and Canoeing Courses

[edit]Existing

  • Gudeok Stadium
  • Gudeok Baseball Stadium
  • Gudeok Gymnasium
  • Dongseo University Gyeongnam Information College
  • Minseok Sports Center
  • Dongju College Gymnasium
  • Pukyong National University Gymnasium
  • Tongmyong University of Information Technology Stadium
  • Busan Citizens' Hall
  • Busan Yachting Center
  • Sajik Swimming Pool
  • Sajik Baseball Stadium
  • Sajik Tennis Courts
  • Sajik Gymnasium
  • Gijang Cycle Stadium
  • Marathon Stadium
  • Race Walking Stadium
  • Haeundae Beach
  • Cycle Road Race Stadium
  • Samnak Riverside Sports Park

[edit]Games

[edit]Sports

A total of 419 events in 38 sports was contested in the Games for 16 days of competition. Football and basketball was kickoff two and one day respectively prior to the opening ceremony.[7] Bodybuilding was the debutant sport in Games.[8]

[edit]Medal table

Main article: 2002 Asian Games medal table
The top ten ranked NOCs at these Games are listed below. The host nation, South Korea, is highlighted.
Rank↓Nation↓Gold↓Silver↓Bronze↓Total↓
1 China (CHN)1508474308
2 South Korea (KOR)968084260
3 Japan (JPN)447372189
4 Kazakhstan (KAZ)20263076
5 Uzbekistan (UZB)15122451
6 Thailand (THA)14191043
7 India (IND)11121336
8 Chinese Taipei (TPE)10172552
9 North Korea (PRK)9111333
10 Iran (IRI)8141436
Total4274215021350

[edit]Participation

All 44 members of Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) with 7,711 athletes are took part in the Games. Timor-Leste participate for the time since its independence and Afghanistan returned to the action since Taliban had come to power.[9] Below is a list of all the participating NOCs; the number of competitors per delegation is indicated in brackets.[10]
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