BANGKOK 1970

The Games returned to Thailand because South Korea, for political and financial reasons, could not host them. A total of 2,400 athletes from 18 countries participated in 13 sports and yachting made its debut.

Top three nations:

Gold Silver Bronze Total

Japan 74 47 23 144

South Korea 18 13 23 54

Thailand 9 17 13 39

TEHRAN 1974

The Games were held for the first time in the Middle East, with 3,010 athletes from 25 countries taking part in 16 sports. Fencing and gymnastics were added for the first time.

Top three nations:

Gold Silver Bronze Total

Japan 72 51 49 172

China 32 44 26 102

Iran 26 23 14 63

BANGKOK 1978

The Thai capital hosted the games for a third time. Bangkok had come to the rescue when both Singapore and Islamabad pulled out as hosts for financial and political reasons. Archery and bowling were added, which helped to boost the number of competitors to more than 3,800 from 25 countries, competing in 19 sports. For the eighth consecutive Games, Japan topped the medals table.

Top three nations:

Gold Silver Bronze Total

Japan 70 58 49 177

China 51 55 45 151

South Korea 18 20 32 70

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