Asian Games at 75: Why they still matter
What does the Asian Games actually mean in an era like ours? In an age of dopamine overload, when we can watch the world’s best sports — from Major League Baseball in the United States to European football— every day on a device in the palm of our hand, it is a fair question. Yet the Asian Games cannot be judged solely by their standing today. They have carried considerable historical…
The Asian Games have maintained historical significance for decades, despite the era of dopamine overload where we can watch the world's best sports daily on our devices. Initially, Seoul was chosen to host the sixth edition in 1970, but the city lacked financial resources and security concerns, including a North Korean raid on the presidential compound, led to the withdrawal of hosting rights.
South Korea returned the rights, paying a $200,000 penalty, and Bangkok hosted the Games. However, 16 years later, Seoul successfully hosted the 1986 Asian Games and two years later, hosted the Olympics.
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