1974 Asian Games

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VII Asian Games
Host cityTehran
CountryIran
MottoEver Onward
Nations participating25
Athletes participating3,010
Events200 in 16 sports
Opening ceremony1 September
Closing ceremony16 September
Officially opened byMohammad Reza Pahlavi
Shah of Iran
Athlete's OathMansour Barzegar
Torch lighterGolverdi Peymani
Bangkok 1970 Bangkok 1978  >

The 1974 Asian Games, officially known as the VII Asian Games, was a sports event in Tehran, Imperial Iran. It occurred from 1 September to 16 September, 1974. There were 200 events from 16 sports and disciplines.