Asian Games Reading 1

What is the purpose of the Asian Games?

• To promote intercultural knowledge and friendship within Asia

• To test strength and sports skills

• To introduce new sports and traditional sports

• To attract participants from all over the world

When were the 1st Asian Games held?

• 1951

• 1954

• 1958

• 1998

Which country hosted the 14th Asian Games?

• Korea

• India

• Japan

• Thailand

How many participants took part in the 14th Asian Games?

• 9,919

• 489

• 44

• 11

How many gold medals did the Vietnamese participants win in the 14th Asian Games?

• 4

• 2

• 427

• 0

Which sport did Vietnam win gold medals in?

• Bodybuilding and billiards

• Karatedo

• Tennis and volleyball

• Boxing and wrestling

When were squash, rugby, fencing, and mountain biking introduced to the Asian Games?

• 1998

• 1958

• 1954

• 2002

How many sports events did the athletes compete in at the 14th Asian Games?

• 38

• 6

• 13

• 3

Which country hosted the 2nd Asian Games?

• The Philippines

• India

• Japan

• Thailand

What were the six sports events at the 1st Asian Games?

• Basketball, cycling, football, aquatic sports, athletics, and weightlifting

• Boxing, shooting, wrestling, tennis, volleyball, and table tennis

• Squash, rugby, fencing, and mountain biking

• Bodybuilding, billiards, karatedo, and hockey