| 2012 Asian Indoor Championships | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 18–19 February |
| Host city |  Hangzhou, China |
| Events | 25 |
| Participation | 195 athletes from 26 nations |
The 2012 Asian Indoor Athletics Championships was the fifth edition of the international indoor athletics event between Asian nations. It took place at the Vocational and Technical College Athletics Hall in Hangzhou, China, between 18 and 19 February. A total of 26 nations sent athletes to compete at the championships, which featured 25 track and field events.[1]
China topped the medal table with 14 golds. Iran was second with three golds while Bahrain finished third with three golds.
The competition featured two Asian indoor records. Mutaz Essa Barshim broke the men's high jump record with a clearance of 2.37 m, bettering Zhu Jianhua's 26-year-ol standard. Li Ling beat the women's Asian indoor record in the pole vault with a mark of 4.50 m.[2]
- ^ Ram. Murali Krishnan (18 February 2012). "Chinese dominate but there is double-delight for Iran at the Asian Indoor Championships - Day 1". IAAF. Archived from the original on 21 February 2012. Retrieved 27 February 2012.
- ^ Krishnan, Ram. Murali (2012-02-19). Barshim soars 2.37m Asian record in Hangzhou as Asian Indoor champs conclude. IAAF. Retrieved on 2012-05-24.