2005 Asian Indoor Games Explained

I Asian Indoor Games
Size:200
Host City:Bangkok, Thailand
Nations:37
Athletes:2,343
Events:120 in 9 sports
Opening:November 12
Closing:November 19
Opened By:Vajiralongkorn
Torch Lighter:Somluck Kamsing
Stadium:Hua Mark Indoor Stadium
Next:Macau 2007
Website:baigoc2005.com

The 1st Asian Indoor Games were held in Bangkok, Thailand from November 12 to 19, 2005.

Venues

Bangkok

Phuket

Suphanburi

Pattaya

Emblem

The logo of the 1st Asian Indoor Games itself comprises 9 sparkling stars that represent the opinions of the Asian people at large:

  1. Spirit and soul of mankind
  2. Sporting spirit
  3. Creation of friendship
  4. Building good physical appearances
  5. Inspiration
  6. Creative thinking
  7. Solidarity
  8. Peacefulness
  9. Human freedom

The sun is the symbol of the Olympic Council of Asia. The redline, the blue line and the golden line forming like an "A" shape, together with a Thai roof, represent the Asian continent and the Asian Games. The golden line that resembling Thai smile, expressing a warm welcome to visitors.

Mascot

Each sport discipline is animated with an elephant, thus giving the appearance of its cartoon movements in all events to be competed in the 1st Asian Indoor Games 2005. Children and other people alike will be fond of them, pleasant to look at them and keeping them for a souvenir after the end of the Games.

The blue and athletic elephant was named Hey and the yellow and plump one was Há. They were to convey the meaning of amusement, merriment and relaxation, thus in a way reflecting the natures of the Asian Indoor Games a great deal.

Participating nations

There are 37 Asian countries confirmed to participate in the game.

Calendar

OCOpening ceremonyEvent competitions1Event finalsCCClosing ceremony
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Ceremonies bgcolor=#00cc33 align=centerOCbgcolor=#ee3333 align=centerCC
 
Aerobic gymnastics<-- 10 -->bgcolor=#ffcc00 2bgcolor=#ffcc00 24
Dancesport<-- 10 -->bgcolor=#ffcc00 6bgcolor=#ffcc00 612
Extreme sports BMX freestyle<-- 10 -->●<-- 16 -->bgcolor=#ffcc00 2bgcolor=#ffcc00 13
Roller freestyle<-- 10 -->●<-- 16 -->bgcolor=#ffcc00 1bgcolor=#ffcc00 23
Skateboarding<-- 10 -->bgcolor=#ffcc00 1bgcolor=#ffcc00 12
Sport climbing<-- 10 -->●<-- 15 -->●<-- 16 -->bgcolor=#ffcc00 44
Futsal<-- 10 -->●<-- 11 -->●<-- 12 -->●<-- 13 -->●<-- 14 -->●<-- 15 -->●<-- 16 -->bgcolor=#ffcc00 1bgcolor=#ffcc00 12
Indoor athletics<-- 10 -->bgcolor=#ffcc00 4bgcolor=#ffcc00 9bgcolor=#ffcc00 1326
Indoor cycling<-- 10 -->bgcolor=#ffcc00 2bgcolor=#ffcc00 2bgcolor=#ffcc00 15
Muaythai<-- 10 -->bgcolor=#ffcc00 1bgcolor=#ffcc00 1bgcolor=#ffcc00 2bgcolor=#ffcc00 3bgcolor=#ffcc00 1017
Sepak takraw<-- 10 -->●<-- 16 -->●<-- 17 -->●<-- 18 -->bgcolor=#ffcc00 22
Short course swimming<-- 10 -->bgcolor=#ffcc00 8bgcolor=#ffcc00 8bgcolor=#ffcc00 8bgcolor=#ffcc00 8bgcolor=#ffcc00 840
Total gold medals13 26 31 22 16 12 120
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