Today, 51 years ago, on September 1, 1974 (July 15, 1974), the Seventh Asian Games opened China's first team to participate in the Asian Games. The Seventh Asian Games opened China's first team to participate in the Asian Games The Seventh Asian Games took place in Tehran, Iran's capital, from September 1 to 16, 1974. A total of 25 countries and regions, 2,400 athletes participated in 16 competitions. China first formed a delegation of 269 athletes headed by Zhao Jinhong to participate in 14 competitions, won 33 gold medals, the total group ranked third. Chinese shooter Li Yamin became the only athlete to break the world record of the Asian Games. Japan's team won 74 gold medals and continued to maintain the leadership position of the Asian League.