In which of the following years did India host the Asian Games?

Correct option is A

1. 1951 Asian Games:

   • First-ever Asian Games held from March 4–11, 1951.
   • New Delhi was the host city.
   • Nehru Stadium and Dhyan Chand National Stadium were key venues.
   • 11 nations participated, with 489 athletes competing.

2. 1982 Asian Games:

   • Held from November 19 – December 4, 1982.
   • New Delhi hosted the games again.
   • 74 events in 21 sports with participation from 33 nations.
   • The Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium and Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium were key venues.

• The Asian Games are organized by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA).
• The symbol of the Asian Games features a rising sun with interlocking rings.
• Japan has hosted the most Asian Games (three times: 1958, 1994, and 2026 planned).
• The next Asian Games (2026) will be hosted by Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
• China (2010) and Indonesia (2018) have been major hosts of recent games.