| 1983 Asian Championships | |
|---|---|
| Dates | November 3–9 |
| Host city |
Kuwait City,
Kuwait |
| Venue | Kuwait National Stadium |
| Participation | at least 16 nations |
The fifth Asian Championships in Athletics were held in November 1983 in Kuwait City, Kuwait.
Medal summary
Men's events
Women's events
Medal table
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 
China (CHN) | 16 | 6 | 2 | 24 |
| 2 | 
Japan (JPN) | 4 | 7 | 3 | 14 |
| 3 | 
Thailand (THA) | 4 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| 4 | 
Chinese Taipei (TPE) | 3 | 6 | 6 | 15 |
| 5 | 
India (IND) | 3 | 5 | 5 | 13 |
| 6 | 
Philippines (PHI) | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| 7 |
Kuwait (KUW) | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| 8 | 
North Korea (PRK) | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| 9 | 
Iraq (IRQ) | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 10 | 
Bahrain (BHR) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 11 | 
South Korea (KOR) | 0 | 2 | 9 | 11 |
| 12 | 
Indonesia (INA) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 13 | 
Iran (IRN) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Jordan (JOR) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
Lebanon (LIB) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
Malaysia (MAS) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Totals (16 entries) | 38 | 38 | 37 | 113 | |