1966 Asian Games

The 5th Asian Games were held from December 9, 1966 to December 20, 1966 in Bangkok, Thailand. 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 Asias, where women's volleyball made its debut.

Medal Table

1966 ASIAN GAMES FINAL MEDAL TABLE
Pos	Country				Total
1	Japan	78	53	33	164
2	South Korea	12	18	21	51
3	Thailand	12	14	11	37
4	Malaysia	7	5	6	18
5	India	7	4	11	22
6	Indonesia	7	4	10	21
7	Iran	6	8	17	31
8	Republic of China	5	9	10	24
9	Israel	3	5	3	11
10	Philippines	2	15	25	42
11	Pakistan	2	4	2	8
12	Burma	1	0	4	5
13	Singapore	0	5	7	12
14	Vietnam	0	1	2	3
15	Ceylon	0	0	4	4
16	Hong Kong	0	0	1	1
Total		142	145	167	454

Venue

National Sport Complex

Suphachalasai Stadium (Opening & Closing ceremonies, Athletics and Football) Chantanayingyong Gymnasium (Volleyball) Dhephatsadin Stadium (Hockey) Nimibutr Indoor Stadium (Basketball) Tennis Stadium (Tennis) Wisutarom Swimming Pool (Diving, Swimming)

Sport Authority of Thailand Sport Complex (Hua Mark)

Indoor Stadium (Badminton and Boxing) Shooting Range (Shooting) Velodrome Stadium (Cycling)

Chulalongkorn University Sport Complex

Chula Football Stadium (Football) Chula Student Union Hall (Table Tennis) Chula Swimming Stadium (Water Polo)

Thammasat University (Thaprachan Centre)

Thammasat Gymnasium (Volleyball)

Other Venue in Bangkok

Cultural Hall (Weightlifting) Amporn Garden Hall (Wresting)