Why are there Australia and New Zealand in the Asian Games?

Australia and New Zealand participated in the Asian Games because although they are countries and regions located in Oceania, they are both members of the Olympic Council of Asia. The Olympic Council of Asia is a sports organization composed of many Asian countries and regions, and its member countries can participate in the Asian Games and other international sports events sponsored by the organization. Therefore, Australia and New Zealand, as members of the Olympic Council of Asia, can participate in the Asian Games.

In addition, Australia and New Zealand have a considerable number of population and immigrant groups in Asia, and their participation in the Asian Games is also conducive to promoting the diversity and inclusiveness of Asian countries. Although these two countries are different from Asia in geographical location and cultural tradition, they have close economic and cultural ties with Asia.

In a word, Australia and New Zealand's participation in the Asian Games conforms to the regulations and is conducive to promoting exchanges and cooperation among Asian countries.