Asian Games vs Olympics: Are We Hyping the Wrong Event?

The Asian Games has medals for Pokémon, breath-holding kabaddi, and gravity-defying sepaktakraw—but is it actually bigger than the Olympics?

On this episode of The Abnormal Show, I compare the Asian Games and the Olympic Games, from athlete numbers and medal tables to prize money, national pride, and the value of an Olympic medal.

Along the way, discover why China dominates the Asian Games, how Indonesia pulled off a badminton comeback, and what Pokémon Unite is doing in a medal event.

With unusual sports, esports, wild incentives, and a few questions about what really makes a competition prestigious, this is a light-hearted look at the Asian Games vs. the Olympics—and why both matter.

Which would you choose: Asian Games gold or Olympic bronze? Share your pick in the comments.