International Participation Overview: Competing and Non-Competing Nations

International Participation Overview: Competing and Non-Competing Nations

The scale of an international sporting event is often measured by the diversity and size of its delegations. By analyzing the contributions from various National Olympic Committees (NOCs)—the organizations responsible for managing a country's athletes and officials—we can gain a clear picture of the event's reach and the level of investment from each participating territory.

Key Facts

  • Japan sent the largest delegation with 154 participants.
  • China and South Korea also provided significant delegations, with 117 and 127 participants respectively.
  • A total of 18 nations actively participated in the competition.
  • 12 nations were listed as non-competing.
  • Delegation sizes varied drastically, ranging from a single representative to over 150 members.

Analysis of Competing Nations

The participating nations displayed a wide range of commitment in terms of personnel. The largest delegations were predominantly from East Asian powerhouses, indicating a high volume of athletes and supporting officials.

While some nations like Japan, South Korea, and China brought over 100 members each, others maintained a more streamlined presence. For instance, Kyrgyzstan and Palestine each contributed a single participant to the event.

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Detailed Participation Breakdown

The following table provides a comprehensive look at the number of athletes and officials contributed by each participating NOC, listed in alphabetical order.

Participant Counts by Nation
Nation Number of Participants
China117
Chinese Taipei16
India6
Iran16
Japan154
Kazakhstan91
Kyrgyzstan1
Lebanon7
Mongolia33
Nepal3
North Korea29
Pakistan6
Palestine1
South Korea127
Tajikistan3
Thailand27
Uzbekistan4

Non-Competing Nations

In addition to the active competitors, several nations were identified as non-competing. These nations were associated with the event but did not field active athletes or officials for the competition.

  • Bangladesh
  • Bhutan
  • Hong Kong
  • Kuwait
  • Macau
  • Malaysia
  • Qatar
  • Singapore
  • Sri Lanka
  • Timor-Leste
  • Turkmenistan
  • Vietnam

Frequently Asked Questions

Which nation had the highest number of participants?

Japan had the highest number of participants, contributing a total of 154 athletes and officials.

What does NOC stand for in this context?

NOC stands for National Olympic Committee, the entity responsible for the administration of a nation's participation in the event.

How many nations did not compete in the event?

There were 12 non-competing nations listed.

Which nations sent only one representative?

Kyrgyzstan and Palestine each contributed only one participant.

Which three nations sent the largest delegations?

The three largest delegations were from Japan (154), South Korea (127), and China (117).

References

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