What is 1978 Asian Games?
{{Asiad infobox | Name = VIII Asian Games | Logo = Asian Games logo.svg | Size = 250px | Optional caption = | Host city = [[Bangkok]], Thailand | Nations participating = 25 | Athletes participating = 3,842 | Events = 199 in 19 sports | Opening ceremony = December 9 | Closing ceremony = December 20 | Officially opened by = [[Bhumibol Adulyadej]]<br />{{small|[[King of Thailand]]}} | Athlete's Oath = | Judge's Oath = | Torch Lighter = | Stadium = [[Suphachalasai Stadium]] | previous = [[1974 Asian Games|Tehran 1974]] | next = [[1982 Asian Games|Delhi 1982]] }} The '''1978 [[Asian Games]]''', officially known as the '''VIII Asian Games''', was a [[sports]] event in [[Bangkok]], [[Thailand]]. It occurred from December 9 to December 20, 1978. There were 199 events from 19 sports and disciplines. {{multistub|sport|Asia}} {{Asian Games}} [[Category:1970s in Thailand]] [[Category:1978 in Asian sport]] [[Category:Sport in Bangkok]] [[Category:Asian Games by year]]