Delhi hosted the ninth Asian Games for the second time in 1982 from 19 November to 4 December. This was the second time the city has hosted the Asian Games and was also the first Asian Games to be held under the aegis of the Olympic Council of Asia. A total of 3,411 athletes from 33 National Olympic Committees participated in these games, competing in 196 events in 21 sports and 23 disciplines.  The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, which has a capacity of 60,000 people, was built purposely for the event, hosted its opening ceremony.The 2010 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.|alt=