The Western Asiatic Games was a multi-sport event for athletes from Western Asia. The games were established since as a replacement to the Far Eastern Games, which were cancelled due to the political difficulties between China and Japan. The games were suggested and organized by the IOC member in India, Guru Dutt Sondhi. The scope of the Games comprised all the countries east of Suez and west of Singapore. The first and only edition of the games was celebrated in Delhi, India from 27 February to 3 March 1934. A second event was planned to be held in Tel Aviv, Palestine Mandate, however the games were cancelled due to the armed conflict in the region. The Asian Games was later launched as a successor competition and, at a more narrow regional level, the West Asian Games emerged to fulfil the position of an event for West Asia. 1934 Western Asiatic Games The First Western Asiatic Games was celebrated in Delhi between 27 February and 3 March 1934 at the Irwin Amphitheater. Four countries—Afghanistan, British India, Palestine Mandate and Ceylon—participated. The participants competed in athletics, aquatic sports, including swimming and diving, and field hockey. All competitors were male, and no women took part in the games. The delegation from Palestine Mandate included only Jewish athletes. Results Athletics Athletics was contested at the Irwin Amphitheater, New Delhi from 2 to 3 March. Aquatics Aquatic sports, including Swimming and Diving were contested at Patiala from February 25 to February 26, 1934. Field hockey The final was contested between India and Afghanistan. The Indian team defeated Afghanistan 5–0. Medal table See also Other Games celebrated in India: 1951 Asian Games 1982 Asian Games 1987 South Asian Games 1995 South Asian Games 2016 South Asian Games References Official Report Sport Israel, Nehemiah ben Avraham (Israel), 1968, pp. 155–156 1934 in multi-sport events Sports competitions in Delhi 1930s in Delhi Multi-sport events in Asia Defunct multi-sport events International sports competitions hosted by India Asian international sports competitions 1934 in sports Athletics in New Delhi International athletics competitions hosted by India 1934 in Indian sport 1934 in Asian sport