1958 Asian Games
The 1958 Asian Games, officially known as the III Asian Games, was a sports event in Tokyo, Japan. It occurred from May 24 to June 1, 1958. There were 112 events from 13 sports and disciplines.
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| Host city | Tokyo | ||
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| Country | Japan | ||
| Motto | Ever Onward | ||
| Nations participating | 20 | ||
| Athletes participating | 1,820 | ||
| Events | 112 in 13 sports | ||
| Opening ceremony | May 24 | ||
| Closing ceremony | June 1 | ||
| Officially opened by | Hirohito Emperor of Japan | ||
| Torch lighter | Mikio Oda | ||
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