The 1915

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was the second edition of the regional

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, contested between China, Japan and the Philippines, and was held from 15 to 22 May 1915 in

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. A total of nine sports were contested – the inclusion of

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increased the total from the eight held at the first edition. This marked the first time that the event was held under its ''Far Eastern Championship Games'' moniker, followed a change from the naming as the ''Oriental Olympic Games'' in 1913.Bell, Daniel (2003). ''Encyclopedia of International Games''. McFarland and Company, Inc. Publishers, Jefferson, North Carolina. . In the football competition, China was represented by

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, a

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-based team.Far Eastern Games
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Participating nations

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Sports

References

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