Back دورة الألعاب الآسيوية 1970 Arabic Jocs Asiàtics de 1970 Catalan Asienspiele 1970 German Juegos Asiáticos de 1970 Spanish بازیهای آسیایی ۱۹۷۰ Persian Jeux asiatiques de 1970 French 1970 एशियाई खेल Hindi Pesta Olahraga Asia 1970 ID VI Giochi asiatici Italian 1970年アジア競技大会 Japanese
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| Host city | Bangkok, Thailand |
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| Motto | Ever Onward |
| Nations | 18 |
| Athletes | 2,400 |
| Events | 135 in 13 sports |
| Opening | 9 December 1970 |
| Closing | 20 December 1970 |
| Opened by | Bhumibol Adulyadej King of Thailand |
| Torch lighter | Preeda Chullamondhol |
| Main venue | National Stadium |
| Website | ocasia.org (archived) |
The 6th Asian Games (Thai: กีฬาเอเชียนเกมส์ครั้งที่ 6), also known as Bangkok 1970 (Thai: กรุงเทพมหานคร 1970) were held from 9 to 20 December 1970 in Bangkok, Thailand.[1] Seoul, South Korea, had been selected to host the 6th Games but it declined due to both financial reasons and security threats from neighboring North Korea (the city eventually hosted in 1986). The previous host, Thailand, stepped in to save the Asiad. 2,400 athletes from 18 countries competed in this Asiad, where yachting made its debut.
- ^ "A-Games: 18 confirm". The Straits Times. 24 September 1970. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
- "Medals count". The Straits Times. 21 December 1970. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
- "All the results". The Straits Times. 20 December 1970. Retrieved 8 August 2015.