1987 Asian Athletics Championships
| 1987 Asian Championships | |
|---|---|
| Dates | July 22-26 |
| Host city |  Singapore, Singapore |
| Venue | National Stadium |
| Participation | at least 14 nations |
The seventh Asian Championships in Athletics were held in 1987 in Singapore.
Medal summary
Men's events
Women's events
Medal table
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  China (CHN) | 21 | 13 | 8 | 42 |
| 2 |  Qatar (QAT) | 5 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| 3 |  Japan (JPN) | 4 | 7 | 7 | 18 |
| 4 |  South Korea (KOR) | 3 | 6 | 4 | 13 |
| 5 |  India (IND) | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| 6 |  Philippines (PHI) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 7 |  North Korea (PRK) | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6 |
| 8 |  Oman (OMN) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 9 |  Chinese Taipei (TPE) | 0 | 4 | 10 | 14 |
| 10 |  Malaysia (MAS) | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 11 |  Indonesia (INA) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 12 |  Kuwait (KUW) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 13 |  Iran (IRN) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
 Iraq (IRQ) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Totals (14 entries) | 40 | 40 | 40 | 120 | |