Sailing was introduced into the Asian Games at the 6th Asian Games in 1970 in Bangkok, Thailand.The Olympic Council of Asia was approved for formation in New Delhi, India during the Asian Games Federation (AGF) Council Meeting held on November 26, 1981, which was attended by duly accredited representatives of the affiliated Asian National Olympic Committees. One year later it was officially founded on December 5, 1982 in New Delhi during the IX Asian Games which were held there as the last games under the "AGF" umbrella.
The sailing events are now run under the umbrella of the Asian Sailing Federation (ASAF).
