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Any large-scale event is remembered by its 'star power' more than anything else. Participating countries in Asian Games 2006, Doha will comprise quite a few well-known names that'll be a major factor in drawing spectators in huge numbers.
Asian Games 2006 participating nations can make or break the image of this prestigious event. There will be 45 participating teams in Doha Asian Games. This is the highest participation ever in this quadrennial event.
These 45 teams will compete in 39 different sports in Asian Games 2006. These sports are further categorized into 450 events.
Nations across the length and breadth of the Asian continent eagerly wait for the Games every four years.
Ranging from highly developed nations like Japan, China and Singapore and progressive countries like India, Thailand and Pakistan to third-world nations like Uzbekistan, Bangladesh and Nepal and nations like Afghanistan, Lebanon, Iraq and Indonesia that are devastated by war or nature - the 15th Asian Games will witness participation from diverse quarters.
However, despite their numerous problems and global issues, every one of these nations displays an extraordinary zest for participation in the Games.
These participating countries will push their best teams into the competition, earnestly expecting victory and fame. After all, sporting glory has often proven to be the nemesis of a crisis situation.
After the Olympics, the Asian Games are considered to be the largest multi-sports event in the world. Hence, all participating teams in 15th Asian Games dream of making it big and doing their country proud.
The history of Asian Games suggests that amongst all the participating teams in Asian Games 2006, Japan, China and Korea are the most formidable ones and have certain indomitable names in their teams.
The following is a list of participating countries in Asian Games 2006, Doha:
| Afghanistan | Bahrain | Bangladesh | Bhutan |
| Brunei | Cambodia | China | Chinese Taipei |
| East Timor | Hong Kong | India | Indonesia |
| Iran | Iraq | Japan | Jordan |
| Kazakhstan | Kuwait | Kyrgyzstan | Laos |
| Lebanon | Macau | Malaysia | Maldives |
| Mongolia | Myanmar (Burma) | Nepal | North Korea (DPR Korea) |
| Oman | Pakistan | Palestine | Philippines |
| Qatar | Saudi Arabia | Singapore | South Korea |
| Sri Lanka | Syria | Tajikistan | Thailand |
| Turkmenistan | United Arab Emirates | Uzbekistan | Vietnam |
| Yemen | | | |
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