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Fifth Asian Winter Games |
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Opening
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01 February 2003
Closing date:
08 February 2003
Country of the host city:
Japan (JPN) |
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AOMORI
2003 |
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Participating Nations
29
Participants
641
Sports/Events
6/51
Alpine Skiing,
Biathlon, Cross-Country Skiing, Curling, Figure Skating,
Freestyle Skiing, Ice Hockey, Short Track Speed Skating, Ski
Jumping, Speed Skating, Snowboarding
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The 5th Winter
Asian Games were held at Aomori, Japan, from February 1,
(Saturday) to February 8, 2003 (Saturday). The 5th Winter Asian
Games Aomori 2003 were the largest Games ever, 29 NOCs sending
almost 1,200 athletes and officials to the Games, and its 51
medal events in six sports. Tens of thousands of spectators
flocked to the six venues during the Games, eager for a
once-in-a-lifetime chance to watch Olympic medalists. Athletes
from seven of the NOCs won medals, host Japan reaping almost
half the 153 awarded.
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Medals Tally
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Rank |
Nation |
G |
S |
B |
Total |
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1 |
Japan |
24 |
23 |
20 |
67 |
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2 |
Korea |
10 |
8 |
10 |
28 |
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3 |
China |
9 |
11 |
13 |
33 |
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4 |
Kazakhstan |
7 |
7 |
6 |
20 |
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5 |
Lebanon |
1 |
1 |
- |
2 |
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6 |
DPR Korea |
- |
1 |
1 |
2 |
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7 |
Uzbekistan
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- |
- |
1 |
1 |
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Total |
51 |
51 |
51 |
153 |
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Emblem
Flames rising from a stage of ice and snow, and a
brilliant sun representing eternal hope and progress. The
flashes of Asia assembled for the Games. By holding high this
pulsing flame, Aomori shares with the world a vibrant new
culture created by sport.
Mascot
The mascot, Black Woodpecker, symbolizes beautiful nature
and culture of Aomori prefecture. Aomori winter Asian games
organizing committee hopes that the mascot, which is full of
liveliness, charm and friendliness, be the messenger that will
spread the energy of sports and the joy of interaction between
man and nature to the friends in Asia and all over the world.
Contact
information
2-4-30 SHINMACHI , AOMORI CITY , AOMORI 030-0801 Japan
Tel.:81-17-722-2003
Fax:81-17-722-5522
Email: awagocko@jomon.ne.jp
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