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The 14th Asian Games were held in Busan, Korea from September 29 to October 14, 2002. A total number of 6572 athletes competed, coming from 44 countries.  

There were 38 sporting events and 18,000 journalists, officials and athletes. It was the first time in the history of the Asian Games that all 44 member nations of the Olympic Council of Asia participated.

Body building made its debut as an event. 

Officially opened by President Kim Dae-jung Stadium Busan Asiad Stadium