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| Host city | Jakarta, Indonesia |
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| Motto | Ever Onward (Indonesian:Madju Terus) |
| Nations | 15 |
| Athletes | 1,460 |
| Events | 120 in 13 sports |
| Opening | 24 August 1962 |
| Closing | 4 September 1962 |
| Opened by | Sukarno President of Indonesia |
| Closed by | Hamengkubuwono IX President of theAsian Games Federation |
| Athlete's Oath | Ferry Sonneville[1] |
| Torch lighter | Effendi Saleh |
| Main venue | Gelora Bung Karno Stadium |
The1962 Asian Games (Indonesian:Pesta Olahraga Asia 1962) also known as the4th Asian Games,IV Asiad, andJakarta 1962, were the fourth edition of pan-Asian multi-sport event sanctioned by theAsian Games Federation (AGF). The games were held from 24 August to 4 September 1962, inJakarta,Indonesia. It was the first international multi-sport event hosted by the then-17-year-old Southeast Asian country. This was the first of two Asian Games hosted by the city: the second was held in2018, withPalembang as the co-host.
Israel and theRepublic of China (ROC) were excluded from the Games, as insolidarity withPeople's Republic of China and fellow-Muslim majority countries in theMiddle East, Indonesian immigration officials refused to issue entry visas for the Israeli and Taiwanese delegations.
It was a breach of the rules of the AGF, and Indonesia's own promise to invite all AGF members, including those with whom it had no diplomatic relations (Israel and Republic Of China).[2]
As a result, Indonesia was suspended from theInternational Olympic Committee, and were subsequently excluded from the1964 Summer Olympics. Indonesia responded to this punishment by hosting theGames of the New Emerging Forces in 1963.
A total number of 1,460 athletes, coming from 17 countries, competed in this Asiad, wherebadminton made its debut.
On 23 May 1958, voting for the 1962 host took place inTokyo,Japan, before the1958 Asian Games. The Asian Games Federation council voted 22–20 in favour of the Indonesian capital over Pakistani city of Karachi, the only other candidate.[3]
| City | Nation | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Jakarta |  Indonesia | 22 |
| Karachi |  Pakistan | 20 |
Indonesia, only recently out from the shackles of colonialism, saw the fourth Asian games as its national pride. On 9 April 1961, President Sukarno, while referring to these games, said in Bandung:
We wish to become a new Indonesian man who can face the world with open eyes, upright, with a strong physique, strong mentally and spiritually. Thus, Indonesians should not only become stronger and more healthy, and therefore better workers (and soldiers), but also develop greater self-consciousness now that they were an independent people.[4]
Keeping this principle in mind, it acquired a loan of 12.5 million US dollars from Russia. With the help of Russian experts, a giant stadium was built, which could accommodate 100,000 spectators.[4] Jakarta was renovated, and the efforts at renewal included complete removal of beggars and prostitutes.[4] Indonesian pride was so high at that time, that it did not invite Israel and Taiwan despite both being members of the Asian Games Federation [AGF].[4]
All but three official sports were held inside or around theGelora Bung Karno Sports Complex, temporarily called the Asian Games Complex. The shooting event was held in Cibubur Shooting Range, in what is now lies withinEast Jakarta. The weightlifting and wrestling events were held at Ikada Sports Hall, now demolished to make way for theNational Monument. The nearbyIkada Stadium was also used for football event, as well as Tebet football pitch, located southeast of the complex. The archery demonstration event was held atMenteng Stadium.
WhileWeightlifting was in the program, theIWF withdrew recognition of the Asian Games competition after the Indonesian federation barred Taiwan and Israel from taking part.
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Athletes from 15 nations competed at the Asian Games.
| ParticipatingNational Olympic Committees |
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| IOC Letter Code | Country | Athletes |
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| INA | Indonesia | 285 |
| JPN |  Japan | 210 |
| PHI |  Philippines | 173 |
| KOR |  South Korea | 137 |
| THA |  Thailand | 127 |
| MAL |  Malaya | 121 |
| SGP |  Singapore | 94 |
| PAK | Pakistan | 76 |
| CAM |  Cambodia | 74 |
| IND |  India | 74 |
| HKG |  Hong Kong | 54 |
| VNM |  South Vietnam | 37 |
| CEY |  Ceylon | 32 |
| BIR |  Burma | 31 |
| AFG |  Afghanistan | 11 |
The top ten ranked NOCs at these Games are listed below. The host nation, Indonesia, is highlighted.
* Host nation (Indonesia)
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan (JPN) | 73 | 56 | 23 | 152 |
| 2 | Indonesia (INA)* | 11 | 12 | 28 | 51 |
| 3 | India (IND) | 10 | 13 | 10 | 33 |
| 4 | Pakistan (PAK) | 8 | 11 | 9 | 28 |
| 5 | Philippines (PHI) | 7 | 6 | 24 | 37 |
| 6 | South Korea (KOR) | 4 | 9 | 10 | 23 |
| 7 | Thailand (THA) | 2 | 6 | 4 | 12 |
| 8 | Malaya (MAL) | 2 | 4 | 9 | 15 |
| 9 | Burma (BIR) | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 |
| 10 | Singapore (SIN) | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 11–15 | Remaining | 0 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| Totals (15 entries) | 120 | 122 | 130 | 372 | |
In Indonesia, a television stationTVRI was established by the Indonesian government to broadcast the games for the general public, which was thefirst in the country. The station would become the main channel ofTVRI network; and its first airdate, which coincides with the opening ceremony, become the network's founding date.
| Preceded by | Asian Games Jakarta IV Asiad (1962) | Succeeded by |
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