The Asian Games was first held in 1951 in New Delhi. They were held from March 4 to March 11, 1951. 491 athletes from 11 Asian National Olympic Committees participated in 57 events. 57 events from eight sports and disciplines. Japan won the most number of medals with 60 to their tally, out of which 24 were gold. India had 15 golds and 51 overall medals, they won the most number of bronzes with 20.