Which city hosted the first Asian Games in 1951?
New Delhi
The first Asian Games were held in New Delhi, India, from 4 to 11 March 1951, at the National Stadium (now Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium).
The idea was promoted by Guru Dutt Sondhi; Japan topped the medal table and India finished second.
Tokyo hosted the 2nd Asian Games in 1958, Bangkok first hosted in 1966, and Jakarta hosted in 1962 and co-hosted in 2018.
Hence, New Delhi.
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