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Politics, diplomacy, and the Asian games
1Institute of Olympic Studies and Research, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China.
Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
|July 30, 2026
Summary
Host nations leverage the Asian Games for political gain, shaping national image and seeking international recognition. The event serves as a platform for diplomatic signaling and negotiation, highlighting its significance beyond sports.
Area of Science:
- Political Science
- International Relations
- Sports Diplomacy
Background:
- The political significance of the Asian Games, a major regional sporting event, is often overlooked compared to the Olympics.
- Host states utilize large-scale sporting events as tools for political expression and influence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate how host states employ the Asian Games as a political platform.
- To analyze the political meanings and objectives associated with hosting the Asian Games.
Main Methods:
- Comparative case study analysis of recent Asian Games hosts (China, South Korea, Indonesia, Qatar, Japan).
- Examination of official documents, government promotional materials, media coverage, and firsthand observations.
Main Results:
- Host states actively use the Asian Games to advance political claims through the act of hosting.
- Specific strategies include shaping national self-representation, engaging in diplomatic signaling, and pursuing external recognition.
Conclusions:
- The political impact of the Asian Games extends beyond projected images, encompassing the responses generated by hosting efforts.
- Viewing the Asian Games as a process of political negotiation reveals insights into contested issues of identity, diplomacy, and recognition in contemporary Asia.
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