Authors : Arun Motghare
Page Nos : 40-43
Description :
4th March 1951 is the day to be written in the golden letters not only for Indian sports history but for the history of Asian games. The first president of Indian republic Dr. Rajendra Prasad inaugurated the first Asian games in the newly constructed National stadium at New Delhi in the great enthusiasm. 600 male female players of the 11countries in Asia saluted it. The researcher has studied the following tools for his research, International game and India (book), Asian games 1951, Asian Games; Statistical Digest. In first Asian games India was on 2nd number. Japan got the first place. India got 15 Gold medals, 16 silver medals and 21 Bronze medals in the game. Iran got the third place. 24 players from Japan Iran India and Bramhadesh participated in it and Japanese player in 5 hours 22 minute 226 seconds. 40 players participated in it and Iran players outplayed all in this event. 6 nations participated in this. In the finals India beat Iran team in a thrilling match by 1 goal. Five nations participated in this. Games were played in league system. Philippines team scored the maximum points and was the winner. Water polo game was played between India and Singapore and India beat Singapore by 6 goals to 4 goals. India’s K P Thakkar scored maximum points in diving and stood first. 114 (37 female) selected players from 11 countries participated in this. Japan and India were the tough competitors till the last moment. Japan was the overall winner in this category. India stood second, Philippines third and Singapore stood fourth
Keywords : Asian Games, Cycling, Athletics, Swimming, Football.
