1966 Asian Games
Slogan: "Ever Onward"
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| Host city | Bangkok, Thailand | ||
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| Nations participating | 18 | ||
| Athletes participating | 1,945 | ||
| Events | 14 sports | ||
| Opening ceremony | December 9 | ||
| Closing ceremony | December 20 | ||
| Officially opened by |
Bhumibol Adulyadej King of Thailand |
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| Main venue | Suphachalasai Stadium | ||
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The 1966 Asian Games, also known as the V Asiad, was a multi-sport event which was held from December 9, 1966, to December 20, 1966, in Bangkok, Thailand. A total of 142 events in 14 sports were contested by athletes in the game. Taiwan and Israel returned to the Asian Games, reversing the decision taken by Indonesia in the previous Asiad to debar the two countries. A total number of 2,500 athletes and officials, coming from 18 countries, were involved in this Asiad, where women's volleyball made its debut.
Japan led the medal table for Fifth consecutive times with new record for most gold medals in single Games since 1962 in Jakarta. The top ten ranked NOCs at these Games are listed below. The host nation, Thailand, is highlighted.
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