2005 Asian Indoor Games

The 1st Asian Indoor Games were held in Bangkok, Thailand from November 12 to 19, 2005.

Bangkok

 * Indoor Stadium Huamark – Dancesport
 * Thai-Japanese Stadium – Futsal
 * Nimibutr Stadium – Indoor cycling
 * The Mall Bangkapi – Sepak takraw
 * Huamark Sports Complex – Short course swimming

Phuket

 * Saphan Hin Sports Complex – Aerobic gymnastics, Muaythai

Suphanburi

 * Suphanburi X-Games Sports Stadium – Extreme sports
 * Suphanburi Sports Complex – Sport climbing

Pattaya

 * Indoor Athletics Stadium – Indoor athletics

Emblem
The logo of the 1st Asian Indoor Games itself comprises 9 sparkling stars that represent the opinions of the Asian people at large:


 * 1) Spirit and soul of mankind
 * 2) Sporting spirit
 * 3) Creation of friendship
 * 4) Building good physical appearances
 * 5) Inspiration
 * 6) Creative thinking
 * 7) Solidarity
 * 8) Peacefulness
 * 9) Human freedom

The sun is the symbol of the Olympic Council of Asia. The redline, the blue line and the golden line forming like an "A" shape, together with a Thai roof, represent the Asian continent and the Asian Games. The golden line that resembling Thai smile, expressing a warm welcome to visitors.

Mascot
Each sport discipline is animated with an elephant, thus giving the appearance of its cartoon movements in all events to be competed in the 1st Asian Indoor Games 2005. Children and other people alike will be fond of them, pleasant to look at them and keeping them for a souvenir after the end of the Games.

The blue and athletic elephant was named Hey and the yellow and plump one was Há. They were to convey the meaning of amusement, merriment and relaxation, thus in a way reflecting the natures of the Asian Indoor Games a great deal.

Participating nations
There are 37 Asian countries confirmed to participate in the game.



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