Who won the Gold Cup in football in first Asian game?
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Asked by: Crystal Louis
Mewalal, interestingly, scored in each of India’s three matches, including the decider. India became the inaugural Asian Games football champions in front of a capacity crowd at the National Stadium in Delhi, which included India’s erstwhile Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and President Dr Rajendra Prasad.
Which country won the first gold medal in the first Asian game?
India
India participated and hosted the 1951 Asian Games held in the capital city , New Delhi from 4 to 11 March 1951. India was ranked second with 15 gold medals in this edition of the Asiad. Sachin Nag won a gold in swimming in this edition.
Has India ever won a Asian football Cup?
They have never played in the World Cup although they qualified in 1950. They have had no entries in the tournament from 1950 onwards. India have never won the final of the Asian Championship but made it to the final in the 1964 AFC Asian Cup. They have only made three appearances since then.
Who topped the medal in the first Asian Games?
The Games were officially opened by Japan Emperor Akihito at the Hiroshima Big Arch. China topped the medal table with 125 gold, 83 silver and 58 bronze.
How many teams are in Asia Cup football?
The tournament will involve 24 national teams after its expansion of the 2019 AFC Asian Cup, including that of the host nation. Qatar are the defending champions.
2023 AFC Asian Cup.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | TBA |
| Dates | 16 June – 16 July |
| Teams | 24 (from 1 confederation) |
| ← 2019 2027 → | |
Who won the Asia Cup 2020?
Asia Cup Winners List
| Years | Winner Name | Host Country |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Sri Lanka | Bangladesh |
| 2016 | India | Bangladesh |
| 2018 | India | UAE |
| 2022 | TBA | Pakistan |
