1913 Far Eastern Championship Games
Multi-sport event in the Philippines
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The 1st Far Eastern Championship Games were held in 1â9 February 1913 in Manila, Philippines.[1][2][3] The inaugural tournament was officially opened by Governor General William Cameron Forbes at the Carnival Grounds in Malate, Manila. Six countries participated at the tournament.[4]
| Host city | Manila, Philippine Island |
|---|---|
| Nations | 3 |
| Opening | 1 February 1913 |
| Closing | 9 February 1913 |
| Opened by | William Cameron Forbes Governor General of the Philippines |
| Main venue | Manila Carnival Grounds |
Venues
- Carnival Grounds, Manila
Participants
The Olympic Council of Asia also claimed that
Federated Malay States,
Siam,
Hong Kong also took part in the event.
Sports
Athletics ()
Baseball ()
Basketball ()
Diving ()
Football ()
Swimming ()
Tennis ()
Volleyball ()