| Host city | New Delhi, India |
|---|---|
| Motto | Play the game in the spirit of the game |
| Nations participating | 11 |
| Athletes participating | 489 |
| Events | 57 |
| Opening ceremony | 4 March |
| Closing ceremony | 11 March |
| Officially opened by | Rajendra Prasad President of India |
| Athlete's Oath | Baldev Singh |
| Torch lighter | Dalip Singh |
| Main venue | National Stadium |
The 1951 Asian Games, officially known as the I Asian Games, was a sports event in New Delhi, India. It occurred from 4 to March 11, 1951. There were 57 events from 8 sports and disciplines.
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