This is list of Countries Participating in 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, scheduled to take place from September 23 to October 8 2023. Following is the list of 45 nations and their athletes at the 2023 Asian Games. The event was originally scheduled to take place from 10 to 25 September 2022, but the games was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic on 6 May 2022.
Hangzhou 2023 Asian Games Highlights
| Official Name | XIX Asiad |
| 2023 Asian Games Host City | Hangzhou, China |
| Host by | Asian Games Federation (AGF) |
| Asian Games Dates | September 23 to October 8 2023 |
| Countries Participating | 45 Nations (Confirmed) |
| Total Athletes Participating | 5,054 (expected) |
| 2023 Asian Games Events | 482 in 40 sports (Consist of 61 disciplines) |
| 2023 Asian Games Sport Disciplines | 40 sports |
| Venue | Hangzhou Olympic Sports Expo Center |
| Main Stadium | Hangzhou Sports Park |
| Opening Ceremony Date | September 23, 2023 |
| Closing Ceremony Date | October 8, 2023 |
| Asian Games Official Website | www.hangzhou2022.cn/En |
| Asian Games Motto/ Slogan | Heart to Heart, @Future (Chinese: 心心相融，@未来) |
| Asian Games Emblem | Surging Tides |
| Asian Games Mascot | Memories of Jiangnan |
| Previous Asian Games | 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta-Palembang, Indonesia |
| First Asian Games | 1951 Asian Games in New Delhi, India |
| Next Asian Games | 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya |
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Countries Participating in Asian Games 2023
All the 45 National Olympic Committees who are members of the Olympic Council of Asia are expected to participate in Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China from from September 23 to October 8 2023. In November 2021, NOC was announced that athletes from Oceania would be invited to compete in selected events, such as wushu, roller skating, triathlon, and weightlifting. The Asian Games typically attract over 10,000 athletes from across the region. The six nations India, Japan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, and Thailand are competed at every Asian Games since 1951. The Opening Ceremony is set to take place at Alexander Stadium on 23 September 2023 with featuring an impressive Parade of Nations.
The full list of 45 nations taking part in the 2023 Asian Games is listed below
List of Participating Countries in Hangzhou Asian Games 2023
| Country (A - J) | Country (K - P) | Country (P - Z) |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan (AFG) | Kazakhstan (KAZ) | Philippines (PHI) |
| Bahrain (BRN) | Kuwait (KUW) | Qatar (QAT) |
| Bangladesh (BAN) | Kyrgyzstan (KGZ) | Saudi Arabia (KSA) |
| Bhutan (BHU) | Laos (LAO) | Singapore (SGP) |
| Brunei (BRU) | Lebanon (LBN) | South Korea (KOR) |
| Cambodia (CAM) | Macau (MAC) | Sri Lanka (SRI) |
| China (CHN) | Malaysia (MAS) | Syria (SYR) |
| Chinese Taipei (TPE) | Maldives (MDV) | Tajikistan (TJK) |
| Hong Kong (HKG) | Mongolia (MGL) | Thailand (THA) |
| India (IND) | Myanmar (MYA) | Timor-Leste (TLS) |
| Indonesia (INA) | Nepal (NEP) | Turkmenistan (TKM) |
| Iran (IRI) | North Korea (PRK) | United Arab Emirates (UAE) |
| Iraq (IRQ) | Oman (OMA) | Uzbekistan (UZB) |
| Japan (JPN) | Pakistan (PAK) | Vietnam (VIE) |
| Jordan (JOR) | Palestine (PLE) | Yemen (YEM) |
Asian Games Participating Countries in 2018
| Country (A - J) | Country (K - P) | Country (P - Z) |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan (AFG) | Kazakhstan (KAZ) | Palestine (PLE) |
| Bahrain (BRN) | Korea (COR) | Philippines (PHI) |
| Bangladesh (BAN) | Kuwait (KUW) | Qatar (QAT) |
| Bhutan (BHU) | Kyrgyzstan (KGZ) | Saudi Arabia (KSA) |
| Brunei (BRU) | Laos (LAO) | Singapore (SGP) |
| Cambodia (CAM) | Lebanon (LBN) | South Korea (KOR) |
| China (CHN) | Macau (MAC) | Sri Lanka (SRI) |
| Chinese Taipei (TPE) | Malaysia (MAS) | Syria (SYR) |
| Timor-Leste (TLS) | Maldives (MDV) | Tajikistan (TJK) |
| Hong Kong (HKG) | Mongolia (MGL) | Thailand (THA) |
| India (IND) | Myanmar (MYA) | Turkmenistan (TKM) |
| Indonesia (INA) (HOst) | Nepal (NEP) | United Arab Emirates (UAE) |
| Iran (IRI) | North Korea (PRK) | Uzbekistan (UZB) |
| Iraq (IRQ) | Oman (OMA) | Vietnam (VIE) |
| Japan (JPN) | Pakistan (PAK) | Yemen (YEM) |
| Jordan (JOR) |
Asian Games Participating Countries (1951 - 2023)
| S.N | Nation | Participating Year's |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Afghanistan (AFG) | 51, 54, 58, 62, 66748290, 942, 6, 10, 14, 18, 23 |
| 2 | Bahrain (BRN) | 74, 78, 82, 86, 90, 94, 98, 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 23 |
| 3 | Bangladesh (BAN) | 78, 82, 86, 90, 94, 98, 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 23 |
| 4 | Bhutan (BHU) | 86, 90, 94, 98, 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 23 |
| 5 | Brunei (BRU) | 90, 94, 98, 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 23 |
| 6 | Cambodia (CAM) | 54, 58, 6270, 74, 94, 98, 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 23 |
| 7 | China (CHN) | 74, 78, 82, 86, 90, 94, 98, 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 23 |
| 8 | Chinese Taipei (TPE) | 54, 58, 66, 70, 90, 94, 98, 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 23 |
| 9 | Hong Kong (HKG) | 54, 58, 62, 66, 70, 74, 78, 82, 86, 90, 94, 98, 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 23 |
| 10 | India (IND) | 51, 54, 58, 62, 66, 70, 74, 78, 82, 86, 90, 94, 98, 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 23 |
| 11 | Indonesia (INA) | 51, 54, 58, 62, 66, 70, 74, 78, 82, 86, 90, 94, 98, 2, 6, 10, 14, 18 |
| 12 | Iran (IRI) | 51,58,66, 70, 7482, 86, 90, 94, 98, 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 23 |
| 13 | Iraq (IRQ) | 74, 78, 82, 86, 6, 10, 14, 18, 23 |
| 14 | Israel (ISR) | 54, 5866, 70, 74 |
| 15 | Japan (JPN) | 51, 54, 58, 62, 66, 70, 74, 78, 82, 86, 90, 94, 98, 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 23 |
| 16 | Jordan (JOR) | 86, 94, 98, 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 23 |
| 17 | Kazakhstan (KAZ) | 94, 98, 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 23 |
| 18 | Korea (COR) | 18, 23 |
| 19 | Kuwait (KUW) | 74, 78, 82, 86, 90, 94, 98, 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 23 |
| 20 | Kyrgyzstan (KGZ) | 94, 98, 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 23 |
| 21 | Laos (LAO) | 74, 82, 90, 94, 98, 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 23 |
| 22 | Lebanon (LBN) | 78, 82, 86, 90, 94, 98, 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 23 |
| 23 | Macau (MAC) | 90, 94, 98, 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 23 |
| 24 | Malaysia (MAS) | 54, 58, 62, 66, 70, 74, 78, 82, 86, 90, 94, 98, 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 23 |
| 25 | Maldives (MDV) | 82, 86, 90, 94, 98, 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 23 |
| 26 | Mongolia (MGL) | 74, 78, 8290, 94, 98, 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 23 |
| 27 | Myanmar (MYA) | 51, 54, 58, 62, 66, 70, 74, 78, 8290, 94, 98, 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 23 |
| 28 | Nepal (NEP) | 51,58,66, 70, 74, 78, 82, 86, 90, 94, 98, 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 23 |
| 29 | North Borneo (NBO) | 54, 58, 62 |
| 30 | North Korea (PRK) | 74, 78, 82,90,98, 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 23 |
| 31 | North Yemen (YAR) | 82, 86 |
| 32 | Oman (OMA) | 82, 86, 90, 94, 98, 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 23 |
| 33 | Pakistan (PAK) | 54, 58, 62, 66, 70, 74, 78, 82, 86, 90, 94, 98, 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 23 |
| 34 | Palestine (PLE) | 90, 94, 98, 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 23 |
| 35 | Philippines (PHI) | 51, 54, 58, 62, 66, 70, 74, 78, 82, 86, 90, 94, 98, 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 23 |
| 36 | Qatar (QAT) | 78, 82, 86, 90, 94, 98, 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 23 |
| 37 | Sarawak (SWK) | 62 |
| 38 | Saudi Arabia (KSA) | 78, 82, 86, 90, 942, 6, 10, 14, 18, 23 |
| 39 | Singapore (SGP) | 51, 54, 58, 62, 66, 70, 74, 78, 82, 86, 90, 94, 98, 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 23 |
| 40 | South Korea (KOR) | 54, 58, 62, 66, 70, 74, 78, 82, 86, 90, 94, 98, 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 23 |
| 41 | South Yemen (YMD) | 82 |
| 42 | Sri Lanka (SRI) | 51, 54, 58, 62, 66, 70, 74, 78, 82, 86, 90, 94, 98, 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 23 |
| 43 | Syria (SYR) | 78, 8290, 94, 98, 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 23 |
| 44 | Tajikistan (TJK) | 94, 98, 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 23 |
| 45 | Thailand (THA) | 51, 54, 58, 62, 66, 70, 74, 78, 82, 86, 90, 94, 98, 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 23 |
| 46 | Timor-Leste (TLS) | 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 23 |
| 47 | Turkmenistan (TKM) | 94, 98, 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 23 |
| 48 | United Arab Emirates (UAE) | 78, 82, 86, 90, 94, 98, 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 23 |
| 49 | Uzbekistan (UZB) | 94, 98, 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 23 |
| 50 | Vietnam (VIE) | 54, 58, 62, 66, 70, 748290, 94, 98, 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 23 |
| 51 | Yemen (YEM) | 90, 94, 98, 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 23 |
Edited by: Mitra | Updated On: September 19, 2023