Which is/ are correct about the first Asian Games held in 1951?
A) Held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium with 12 nations.
B) Japan topped the medals, India was second; venue was National Stadium, Delhi.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Only B is correct.
The first Asian Games were held in New Delhi from March 4 to 11, 1951. Statement B is correct because the event took place at the National Stadium (now Dhyan Chand National Stadium), not the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (built for the 1982 games). A total of 11 nations (not 12) participated. Japan dominated the leaderboard with 60 medals (24 Gold), while India finished second with 51 medals (15 Gold), marking a historic beginning for Asian sports.