Seeing news about the Asian Games but don't know what the Asian Games are? Here's a breakdown of the second largest multi-sporting event after the Olympics. ⁠ ⁠ This year's games were initially scheduled for 2022 but postponed due to pandemic restrictions. The 19th edition began on September 23 at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium and will end on October 8.⁠ ⁠ Organized by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), the Asian Games were first held in 1951 and occur every four years. The very first Games took place in New Delhi, where 11 countries participated. Since then, the number has increased to a total of 45 participating countries or regions.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ✍️Comment “email” to sign up to our daily newsletter.⁠ ⁠ 📰Follow us to stay updated on the Asian Games!⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #news #asiangames #asiangames2023 #multisportevent #hangzhouolympicsportscenterstadium #esports #xiangqi #kabaddi #sepaktakraw #cricket #bridge #dragonboat #kurash #asia #sportscompetition #asianathletes