 The 4th East Asian Games Association (EAGA) Council meeting held in Guam in March 1996 awarded Macau the right to host the 4th East Asian Games.They were held between October 29, 2005 and November 6, 2005.China, Japan, South Korea, North Korea, Hong Kong, Mongolia, Chinese Taipei, Guam sent a total of more than 2,800 athletes and officials.