Opening date:
09 March 1990

Closing date:
14 March 1990

Country of the host city:
Japan (JPN)

SAPPORO 1990

Participating Nations

10

China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea and Mongolia, Chinese Taipei, Iran and Philippines

 

Participants

310

 

Sports/Events

6/33
Alpine Skiing, Biathlon, Cross-country Skiing, Ice Hockey, Short Track Speed Skating, Speed Skating

Due to financial difficulties, India had to give up the privilege of hosting the 2nd Winter Asian Games. The inaugural host city, Sapporo, the winter sports capital of Asia, came in to rescue. In addition to the last Winter Games, Chinese Taipei, Philippines and Iran made entries to bring the total number of participating countries / NOCs to 10. In medal tally, order was the same before, Japan, China and South Korea. China showcased its supremacy in Ice Hockey by winning gold consecutively. For enhancing Asian solidarity, international goodwill was encouraged at the Friendship Square located at the Athletes’ Village.

Medals Tally