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logo of the Tehran Asian Games
*First time held in the eastern part of Asia (Middle East)
*Tight Security measures (impact of assassination of Israeli Athletes during 20th Olympics in Munich 1972 ).
*Expulsion of Chinese Taipei
*Allowing Israel to participate despite the opposition of Arab NOCs.
*Participation of Communist Nations for the first time in
the games (China, Mongolia, DPR Korea)
*First time Korea and DPR Korea competed in the Game Arab NOCs, China, Pakistan and DPR Korea refused compete in Tennis, Fencing, Basketball and Football against Israel.
*25 NOCs participated in the Games
*3010 Athletes and Officials participated in the games
*16 sports and 182 events
*Fencing and Gymnastics added as new sports
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