How Much Do You Know About the Asian Games? Take This Quiz

The Asian Games bring together athletes from across Asia for one of the biggest multi-sport events in the world. You may know the famous names, remember a few medal moments, or follow sports like cricket, badminton, hockey and athletics. But how much do you really know about the Asian Games themselves?

This Asian Games quiz is a chance to find out. The questions cover the history of the Games, host cities, sports, famous Indian performances, Asian sporting facts and a few details that are easy to forget.

There are 50 questions in total. Some are straightforward, while others may make you think for a few seconds. Don't worry if you don't know every answer — the fun is seeing how much you remember.

How to Play the Asian Games Quiz

Each question has four possible answers, but only one is correct. Choose the answer you think is right and keep track of your score as you go.

• 40–50: You really know your Asian Games history.
• 30–39: You have a strong knowledge of Asian sports.
• 20–29: Not bad — you know quite a bit about the Games.
• 10–19: You know some of the basics, but there is plenty more to discover.
• 0–9: Time for a little Asian Games refresher.

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Now that you've had a look at the latest Asian Games updates, let's see how much you know. It's time for the 50-question quiz.

Asian Games Quiz: 50 Questions

1. What is another common name for the Asian Games?

A. Asian Olympics
B. Asiad
C. Asia Cup
D. Asian Sports Festival

Answer: B. Asiad

2. Which organization is responsible for the Asian Games?

A. Asian Football Confederation
B. Olympic Council of Asia
C. Asian Sports Federation
D. International Olympic Committee

Answer: B. Olympic Council of Asia

3. In which year were the first Asian Games held?

A. 1948
B. 1950
C. 1951
D. 1954

Answer: C. 1951

4. Where were the first Asian Games held?

A. Tokyo
B. New Delhi
C. Bangkok
D. Manila

Answer: B. New Delhi

5. Which country hosted the first Asian Games?

A. Japan
B. India
C. China
D. Indonesia

Answer: B. India

6. Which city hosted the 1951 Asian Games?

A. Mumbai
B. Kolkata
C. New Delhi
D. Chennai

Answer: C. New Delhi

7. Which country hosted the Asian Games in 1958?

A. Japan
B. India
C. Philippines
D. Indonesia

Answer: A. Japan

8. Which Japanese city hosted the 1958 Asian Games?

A. Kyoto
B. Osaka
C. Tokyo
D. Hiroshima

Answer: C. Tokyo

9. Which city hosted the Asian Games in 1962?

A. Jakarta
B. Bangkok
C. Manila
D. Seoul

Answer: A. Jakarta

10. Which country hosted the 1966 Asian Games?

A. South Korea
B. Thailand
C. Japan
D. China

Answer: A. South Korea

11. Which city hosted the 1966 Asian Games?

A. Busan
B. Seoul
C. Incheon
D. Daegu

Answer: B. Seoul

12. Which country hosted the Asian Games in 1970?

A. Iran
B. Japan
C. Thailand
D. China

Answer: C. Thailand

13. Which city hosted the Asian Games in 1982?

A. Delhi
B. Beijing
C. Seoul
D. Manila

Answer: A. Delhi

14. Which city hosted the Asian Games in 1990?

A. Shanghai
B. Beijing
C. Guangzhou
D. Doha

Answer: B. Beijing

15. Which city hosted the Asian Games in 1998?

A. Bangkok
B. Kuala Lumpur
C. Jakarta
D. Manila

Answer: A. Bangkok

16. Which city hosted the Asian Games in 2006?

A. Abu Dhabi
B. Dubai
C. Doha
D. Riyadh

Answer: C. Doha

17. Which city hosted the Asian Games in 2010?

A. Beijing
B. Guangzhou
C. Shanghai
D. Shenzhen

Answer: B. Guangzhou

18. Which city hosted the Asian Games in 2014?

A. Seoul
B. Busan
C. Incheon
D. Daegu

Answer: C. Incheon

19. Which city hosted the Asian Games in 2018?

A. Jakarta and Palembang
B. Kuala Lumpur and Penang
C. Manila and Cebu
D. Bangkok and Chiang Mai

Answer: A. Jakarta and Palembang

20. Which city hosted the 2022 Asian Games, which were held in 2023?

A. Beijing
B. Hangzhou
C. Shanghai
D. Nanjing

Answer: B. Hangzhou

21. Why were the 2022 Asian Games held in 2023?

A. Venue construction delays
B. Weather problems
C. The COVID-19 pandemic
D. A change in the host city

Answer: C. The COVID-19 pandemic

22. Which country hosted the 2022 Asian Games?

A. Japan
B. China
C. South Korea
D. India

Answer: B. China

23. Which sport has been a major part of India's Asian Games success?

A. Hockey
B. Baseball
C. Ice hockey
D. Curling

Answer: A. Hockey

24. Which Indian athlete won multiple Asian Games gold medals in javelin throw?

A. Neeraj Chopra
B. Milkha Singh
C. Anju Bobby George
D. Abhinav Bindra

Answer: A. Neeraj Chopra

25. Which sport does Neeraj Chopra compete in?

A. Shot put
B. Discus throw
C. Javelin throw
D. Hammer throw

Answer: C. Javelin throw

26. Which Indian athlete is known for her achievements in badminton and has won Asian Games medals?

A. PV Sindhu
B. Mary Kom
C. Hima Das
D. Dutee Chand

Answer: A. PV Sindhu

27. Which sport does PV Sindhu play?

A. Tennis
B. Badminton
C. Squash
D. Table tennis

Answer: B. Badminton

28. Which Indian boxer won gold at the 2014 Asian Games?

A. Vijender Singh
B. Amit Panghal
C. Mary Kom
D. Shiva Thapa

Answer: C. Mary Kom

29. Which sport is associated with Mary Kom?

A. Wrestling
B. Boxing
C. Weightlifting
D. Shooting

Answer: B. Boxing

30. Which Indian athlete won gold in men's 3000m steeplechase at the 2022 Asian Games?

A. Avinash Sable
B. Neeraj Chopra
C. Tajinderpal Singh Toor
D. Animesh Kujur

Answer: A. Avinash Sable

31. Which sport uses a shuttlecock?

A. Tennis
B. Badminton
C. Squash
D. Table tennis

Answer: B. Badminton

32. In which sport would you compete in a kumite?

A. Karate
B. Judo
C. Wrestling
D. Taekwondo

Answer: A. Karate

33. Which sport features the pommel horse?

A. Diving
B. Artistic gymnastics
C. Equestrian
D. Fencing

Answer: B. Artistic gymnastics

34. Which sport uses a foil, épée or sabre?

A. Fencing
B. Archery
C. Shooting
D. Modern pentathlon

Answer: A. Fencing

35. Which Asian sport involves striking a shuttlecock over a net using the feet?

A. Kabaddi
B. Sepak takraw
C. Kurash
D. Wushu

Answer: B. Sepak takraw

36. Which sport is especially associated with the traditional Indian game of kabaddi?

A. Contact team sport
B. Water sport
C. Racquet sport
D. Combat sport using swords

Answer: A. Contact team sport

37. Which sport involves lifting a barbell overhead?

A. Wrestling
B. Weightlifting
C. Rowing
D. Athletics

Answer: B. Weightlifting

38. Which sport includes events such as the 100m, long jump and javelin throw?

A. Athletics
B. Gymnastics
C. Swimming
D. Cycling

Answer: A. Athletics

39. Which sport is played with a stick and a ball on a field, with teams trying to score in a goal?

A. Hockey
B. Baseball
C. Rugby
D. Handball

Answer: A. Hockey

40. Which sport was added to the Asian Games programme for the first time in 2026 as a medal sport?

A. Padel
B. Baseball
C. Rugby
D. Golf

Answer: A. Padel

41. Where are the 2026 Asian Games being held?

A. Tokyo and Osaka
B. Aichi-Nagoya, Japan
C. Beijing and Shanghai
D. Seoul and Busan

Answer: B. Aichi-Nagoya, Japan

42. When are the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games scheduled?

A. 1–16 September 2026
B. 19 September–4 October 2026
C. 4–20 October 2026
D. 10–25 August 2026

Answer: B. 19 September–4 October 2026

43. What edition of the Asian Games is Aichi-Nagoya 2026?

A. 18th
B. 19th
C. 20th
D. 21st

Answer: C. 20th

44. Which country is hosting the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya in 2026?

A. China
B. Japan
C. South Korea
D. Thailand

Answer: B. Japan

45. Which of these sports is included in the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games programme?

A. Cricket
B. Cricket only as an exhibition
C. Cricket is not included
D. Cricket was replaced by baseball

Answer: A. Cricket

46. Which of these is an official sport listed for the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games?

A. Padel
B. Ice hockey
C. Bobsleigh
D. Curling

Answer: A. Padel

47. Which Japanese city is the main city associated with the 2026 Asian Games?

A. Nagoya
B. Kyoto
C. Sapporo
D. Fukuoka

Answer: A. Nagoya

48. What is the official slogan of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games?

A. One Asia, One Dream
B. Imagine One Asia
C. Asia United
D. Together We Win

Answer: B. Imagine One Asia

49. Which country won 107 medals at the 2022 Asian Games held in Hangzhou in 2023?

A. Japan
B. India
C. South Korea
D. Indonesia

Answer: B. India

50. What is the main idea behind the Asian Games?

A. A competition only for Olympic medalists
B. A multi-sport event bringing athletes from across Asia together
C. A football tournament between Asian countries
D. A professional league for Asian clubs

Answer: B. A multi-sport event bringing athletes from across Asia together

How Did You Score?

Finished all 50 questions? Count your correct answers and see where you landed.

• 40–50 correct: You have a very strong knowledge of the Asian Games.
• 30–39 correct: You clearly follow Asian sports and know your Games history.
• 20–29 correct: You have a solid starting point and probably picked up a few new facts here.
• 10–19 correct: You know some familiar names and sports, but there is more to explore.
• 0–9 correct: Don't worry — now you have plenty of new Asian Games facts to remember.

Final Thoughts

The Asian Games are about much more than medals. Over the years, the event has brought together athletes from across the continent and given fans memorable moments in athletics, badminton, hockey, cricket, boxing, wrestling, shooting and many other sports.

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