NEW DELHI 1982

More than 4,500 competitors from 33 countries took part in 21 sports. While fencing and bowling were dropped, equestrian events, rowing, handball and golf were added. China toppled Japan, winning four more gold medals than the Japanese.

Top three nations:

Gold Silver Bronze Total

China 61 51 41 153

Japan 57 52 44 153

South Korea 28 28 37 93

SEOUL 1986

Two years ahead of the 1988 Seoul Olympics, the South Korean capital hosted nearly 5,000 athletes from 27 countries competing in 25 sports. For the first time, the Games came under the control of the Olympic Council of Asia. Judo and taekwondo made their debuts. China topped the medals tally for the second time in succession, while the previously all-conquering Japanese dropped to third place.

Top three nations:

Gold Silver Bronze Total

China 94 82 46 222

South Korea 93 55 76 224

Japan 58 76 77 211

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