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 11th Asian Games, Beijing, China
 September 22 to October 07, 1990
 Participating Nations  37 (All OCA members except
 Iraq and Jordan)
 Participants  6,122
 Sports/Events  27 - Athletics, Swimming, Archery,
 Badminton, Basketball, Boxing,
 Canoeing, Kabaddi, Cycling, Golf,
 Fencing, Soccer, Handball, Judo,
 Gymnastics, Hockey, Canoeing,
 Sepak Takraw, Shooting, Softball,
 Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball,
 Weightlifting, Wrestling, Wushu,
 and Sailing

Beijing had the honour of hosting the 11th edition of the Games. This was the first time that the People's Republic of China hosted the event. 37 countries took part in 27 disciplines between September-October 1990. The Games' mascot was a great panda called "Panpan". The OCA lost its president, Sheikh Fahad Al-Sabah during the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. This was the most shocking news surrounding Games. The OCA headquarters were temporarily moved to the United Kingdom. After the liberation of Kuwait in 1991 the OCA HQ was re-established. The Games were one of the best staged thus far.

Canoeing, kabaddi, sepak takraw and wushu were introduced while taekwondo, equestrian and boxing were excluded.

Iraq were suspended following its invasion of Kuwait.

 Medals Tally
Rank Nation G S B Total
1 China 183 107 51 341
2 South Korea 54 54 73 181
3 Japan 38 60 76 174
4 North Korea 12 31 39 82
5 Iran 4 6 8 18
6 Pakistan 4 1 7 12
7 Indonesia 3 6 21 30
8 Qatar 3 2 1 6
9 Thailand 2 7 8 17
10 Malaysia 2 2 4 8
11 India 1 8 14 23
12 Mongolia 1 7 9 17
13 Philippines 4 5 9 18
14 Syria 1 - 2 3
15 Oman 1 - - 1
16 Chinese Taipei - 10 21 31
17 Hong Kong - 2 5 7
18 Sri Lanka - 2 1 3
18 Singapore - 1 4 5
19 Bangladesh - 1 - 1
20 Myanmar - - 1 1
21 Laos - - 1 1
22 Macau - - 1 1
21 Nepal - - 1 1
22 Saudi Arabia - - 1 1



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