The Philippine delegation marching during the opening ceremonies of the First Asian Games in 1951 in New Delhi. PHOTO FROM EDDIE ALINEA’S FILE
Vargas before enplaning to London as head of the Philippine delegation to the Olympics, had, actually, all the plans to revive the Far Eastern Athletic Association and include in is membership other nations of the East. Upon reaching London, he invited he representatives of the different Asian countries tending the 14th edition of the Summer Games, precisely to discuss the formation of a new regional association.