2001 East Asian Games

III East Asian Games
Host cityOsaka, Japan
Nations9
Athletes2804
Events15 sports
OpeningMay 19, 2001
ClosingMay 27, 2001
Opened byPrince Takamado
Torch lighterNaoko Takahashi
Main venueOsaka Dome

The 3rd East Asian Games were held in Osaka, Japan from May 19 to 27, 2001. The host China and Japan each ended with 191 medals, although China's tally included 85 golds, compared to Japan's 61.