The 1st Asian Winter Games (Japanese: 1986年アジア冬季競技大会, romanized: 1986-Nen Ajia tōkikyōgitaikai), also known as Sapporo 1986 (Japanese: 札幌1986), were held from March 1 to 8, 1986 in Sapporo, Japan. The Japanese Olympic Committee first suggested the idea of having a continent-wide winter version of the Asian Games in 1982. With Sapporo's expertise and infrastructure available after successfully hosting the 1972 Winter Olympics, the Olympic Council of Asia General Assembly in Seoul in 1984 decided to give Japan the privilege of hosting the first ever Asian Winter Games. Participating in a total of 35 events in seven sports were 430 athletes and officials from seven countries.
Sports
A total of 35 events from 4 sports and 7 disciplines were held in the First Asian Winter Games. Large-hill (90m) Ski jumping was a demonstration sport.
- Alpine skiing (4) ()
- Biathlon (3) ()
- Cross-country skiing (6) ()
- Figure skating (4) ()
- Ice hockey (1) ()
- Short-track speed skating (8) ()
- Speed skating (9) ()
- Demonstration sports
- Ski jumping (1) ()
Participating nations
7 National Olympic Committees (NOC) entered teams in the 1986 Asian Winter Games. Below is a list of the nations with the number of competitors indicated in brackets.
- China (63)
- Hong Kong (4)
- India (14)
- Japan (92)
- Mongolia (4)
- North Korea (51)
- South Korea (65)
- Number of athletes by National Olympic Committees (by highest to lowest)
Medal table
* Host nation (Japan)
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