The 10th Asian Games in Seoul served as a full-scale rehearsal for the city's 1988 Summer Olympics, using identical venues and facilities.
Key Facts
- Edition
- 10th Asian Games (X Asiad)
- Opening date
- 20 September 1986
- Closing date
- 5 October 1986
- Duration
- 16 days
- Host city
- Seoul, South Korea
- Previous Seoul bid lost
- 1970 Asian Games (security threats from North Korea)
By the Numbers
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
Seoul had originally been awarded the 1970 Asian Games but relinquished hosting rights due to security threats from North Korea, with Bangkok stepping in as replacement. The city subsequently secured the bid for the 1986 Games and also won the right to host the 1988 Summer Olympics.
The 10th Asian Games were held in Seoul, South Korea, from 20 September to 5 October 1986. The multi-sport event used the full suite of venues built for the upcoming 1988 Summer Olympics, making it an official test event for those facilities across roughly two weeks of competition.
By successfully staging the 1986 Asian Games, Seoul demonstrated its organizational capacity and verified the readiness of its Olympic infrastructure, directly informing logistical planning and venue preparations for the 1988 Summer Olympics held two years later.
Result
at Seoul Olympic venues, Seoul, South Korea