IX Asiad: 1982 Asian Games in New Delhi

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President of India Zail Singh enters the venue of 9th Asian Games in his black Mercedes. He is followed by his bodyguard with flag riding the horse . The 9th Asian Games were held from November 19, 1982 to December 4, 1982, in Delhi, India. 74 Asian and Asian Games records were broken at the event. This was also the first Asiad to be held under the aegis of the Olympic Council of Asia. A total of 3,411 athletes from 33 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) participated in these games, competing in 196 events in 21 sports and 23 disciplines. The number of participating countries was the highest in Asian Games history. Handball, equestrian, rowing and golf were included for the first time; fencing and bowling were excluded. It was officially opened by President Zail Singh and athlete's oath was