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Detailed explanation-1: -The inaugural edition of the Asian Games, also known as the First Asian Games, was hosted in New Delhi in 1951. The second-largest multi-sport event in the world after the Olympics, the Asian Games have been a quadrennial fixture in the sporting calendar since it was first held in India’s capital New Delhi in 1951.

Detailed explanation-2: -The 1951 Asian Games (Hindi: 1951 ; Marathi: ), officially known as the First Asian Games, was a multi-sport event celebrated in New Delhi, India from 4 to 11 March 1951. The Games received names like First Asiad and 1951 Asiad.

Detailed explanation-3: -The first-ever Asian Games were held in New Delhi in 1951. Asian Games were regulated by the Asian Games Federation from 1951 to 1978.

Detailed explanation-4: -Dr. Rajendra Prasad, India’s first President performed the Opening Ceremony in the presence of a distinguished gathering which included Prime Minister Nehru and his cabinet colleagues and members of the Corps Diplomatique. A 31-gun salute was fired from the ramparts of the Purana Qila.

Detailed explanation-5: -New Delhi, the national capital of India, has hosted the Asian Games on two occasions: the inaugural 1951 Asian Games and the 1982 Asian Games.