By the eighth championship in 1977, held in Malaysia, a then record of 10 nations were competing.
Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea were invited beginning with the 1979 tournament.
Only Australia, Japan and Chinese Taipei have won multiple times.
Thailand took an early lead at the 2017 tournament[2] and managed to secure a maiden win.
[3] The 2019 edition scheduled for Hong Kong was postponed due to security concerns.