2005 Asian Indoor Games

The 1st Asian Indoor Games were held in Bangkok, Thailand from November 12 to 19, 2005.

Venues

Bangkok

Indoor Stadium Huamark – Dancesport
Thai-Japanese Stadium – Futsal
Nimibutr Stadium – Indoor cycling
The Mall Bangkapi – Sepak takraw
Huamark Sports Complex – Short course swimming

Phuket

Saphan Hin Sports Complex – Aerobic gymnastics, Muaythai

Suphanburi

Suphanburi X-Games Sports Stadium – Extreme sports
Suphanburi Sports Complex – Sport climbing

Pattaya

Indoor Athletics Stadium – Indoor athletics

Emblem

The logo of the 1st Asian Indoor Games itself comprises 9 sparkling stars that represent the opinions of the Asian people at large:

Spirit and soul of mankind
Sporting spirit
Creation of friendship
Building good physical appearances
Inspiration
Creative thinking
Solidarity
Peacefulness
Human freedom

The sun is the symbol of the Olympic Council of Asia. The redline, the blue line and the golden line forming like an "A" shape, together with a Thai roof, represent the Asian continent and the Asian Games. The golden line that resembling Thai smile, expressing a warm welcome to visitors.

Mascot

Each sport discipline is animated with an elephant, thus giving the appearance of its cartoon movements in all events to be competed in the 1st Asian Indoor Games 2005. Children and other people alike will be fond of them, pleasant to look at them and keeping them for a souvenir after the end of the Games.
The blue and athletic elephant was named Hey and the yellow and plump one was Há. They were to convey the meaning of amusement, merriment and relaxation, thus in a way reflecting the natures of the Asian Indoor Games a great deal.

Participating nations

There are 37 Asian countries confirmed to participate in the game.