The Western Asiatic Games was a multi-sport event for athletes from Western Asia. The games were established since as a replacement to the Far Eastern Games, which were cancelled due to the political difficulties between China and Japan. The games were suggested and organized by the IOC member in India, Guru Dutt Sondhi.
The scope of the Games comprised all the countries east of Suez and west of Singapore. The first and only edition of the games was celebrated in Delhi, India from 27 February to 3 March 1934. A second event was planned to be held in Palestine Mandate, however the games were cancelled due to the armed conflict in the region.[1][2]
The Asian Games was later launched as a successor competition and, at a more narrow regional level, the West Asian Games emerged to fulfil the position of an event for West Asia.
1934 Western Asiatic Games
The First Western Asiatic Games was celebrated in Delhi between 27 February and 3 March 1934 at the Irwin Amphitheater. Four countries—Afghanistan, British India, Palestine Mandate and Ceylon—participated. The participants competed in athletics, aquatic sports, including swimming and diving, and field hockey.
Results
Athletics
Athletics was contested at the Irwin Amphitheater, New Delhi from 2 to 3 March.
Aquatics
Aquatic sports, including Swimming and Diving were contested at Patiala from February 25 to February 26, 1934.
Field hockey
Only two countries India and Afghanistan had entered their teams in the field hockey tournament. The only match of the tournament thus also served as the final. The British Indian team defeated Afghanistan 5–0.
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Medal table
* Host nation (India)
See also
Other Games celebrated in India:
References
- Official Report
- Sport Israel, Nehemiah ben Avraham (Israel), 1968, pp. 155–156
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