Asian Para Games officially opens in Hangzhou
1 year, 1 month ago

Asian Para Games officially opens in Hangzhou

China Daily  

Xinhua Updated: 2023-11-13 Large | Medium | Small Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang attends the opening ceremony of the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 22, 2023. China's Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang declared the Asian Para Games open, as the event returns to China for the second time following the inaugural edition in Guangzhou in 2010. Under the theme of "Hearts Meet, Dreams Shine", the opening ceremony reached its pinnacle when China's para swimmer Xu Jialing, who clinched seven golds at the Jakarta Asian Para Games in 2018, lit the cauldron with an intelligent bionic arm, emphasizing that technologies can help realize dreams. Nearly 3,100 athletes from 44 countries and regions will take part in 564 events across 22 sports at the Hangzhou Asian Para Games, which runs through October 28.

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The 4th Asian Para Games successfully hosted Chinese delegation achieves historic best performance
11 months, 1 week ago

The 4th Asian Para Games successfully hosted Chinese delegation achieves historic best performance

China Daily  

cdpf.org.cn Updated: 2024-01-12 Large | Medium | Small The 4th Asian Para Games were successfully held in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang province from Oct 22 to 28, 2023. The 4th Asian Para Games were successfully held in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang province from Oct 22 to 28, 2023. More than 3,000 athletes from 44 countries and regions in Asia participated …

Expertise takes center stage
1 year ago

Expertise takes center stage

China Daily  

The closing ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou on Oct 8. Director of opening and closing ceremonies for Asian Games and Asian Para Games is a true professional with a command of detail, Li Yingxue reports. From the digital torchbearer and the drifting osmanthus fragrance in the stadium, to the garden made with 40,000 lights on the lawn, …

Expertise takes center stage
1 year ago

Expertise takes center stage

China Daily  

The closing ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou on Oct 8. Director of opening and closing ceremonies for Asian Games and Asian Para Games is a true professional with a command of detail, Li Yingxue reports. From the digital torchbearer and the drifting osmanthus fragrance in the stadium, to the garden made with 40,000 lights on the lawn, …

Asian Para Games end amid high praise
1 year, 1 month ago

Asian Para Games end amid high praise

China Daily  

China Daily Updated: 2023-11-13 Large | Medium | Small Groups of athletes enter Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium in Zhejiang province on Saturday during the closing ceremony of the 4th Asian Para Games. Thrilling action, excellent arrangements and touching stories of athletes made the just concluded 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, a "superb" edition in the history …

Asian Para Games 2023 India review: medals tally, top performers and overall leaderboard
1 year, 1 month ago

Asian Para Games 2023 India review: medals tally, top performers and overall leaderboard

The Hindu  

The Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China, was soon followed by the Asian Para Games 2023, which had the motto ‘Hearts meet, Dreams shine,’ symbolising the ties between the Asian countries. While crossing 100-plus medals seemed feasible once the Games commenced, it seemed close to impossible given India’s track record at the last three editions of the Asian Para Games. …

Asian Para Games end amid high praise
1 year, 1 month ago

Asian Para Games end amid high praise

China Daily  

Groups of athletes enter Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium in Zhejiang province on Saturday during the closing ceremony of the 4th Asian Para Games. Thrilling action, excellent arrangements and touching stories of athletes made the just concluded 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, a "superb" edition in the history of the Games, officials said, adding that its lasting …

4th Asian Para Games concludes with a heartfelt closing ceremony
1 year, 1 month ago

4th Asian Para Games concludes with a heartfelt closing ceremony

China Daily  

Updated: 2023-10-29 Large | Medium | Small Delegation parades into the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium during the closing ceremony of 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang province on Oct 28, 2023. Athlete representatives parade into the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium during the closing ceremony of the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang …

Indian para athletes create history, bag 111 medals in Hangzhou Asian Para Games
1 year, 1 month ago

Indian para athletes create history, bag 111 medals in Hangzhou Asian Para Games

The Hindu  

Indian para athletes created history on Saturday, October 28, 2023, as they ended their Hangzhou Asian Para Games campaign with an unprecedented 111 medals, the biggest haul for the country in any major international multi-sport event. With 29 gold, 31 silver and 51 bronze in their kitty, the Indian para athletes won four medals more than the record tally of …

4th Asian Para Games opens in Hangzhou, E China
1 year, 2 months ago

4th Asian Para Games opens in Hangzhou, E China

China Daily  

Updated: 2023-10-23 Large | Medium | Small The Chinese national flag is raised during the opening ceremony of the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou of east China's Zhejiang Province, on Oct. 22, 2023. Flag bearers carry the Chinese national flag into the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium during the opening ceremony of the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou …

Time to blossom
1 year, 2 months ago

Time to blossom

China Daily  

Chinese swimmer Xu Haijiao takes part in the final leg of the torch relay for the 4th Asian Para Games in Xiaoshan, Hangzhou, on Saturday. ZHU HAIWEI/FOR CHINA DAILY Floral-themed opening ceremony promises to stir the senses While the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou showcased to the world the host city's rich cultural heritage, picturesque scenery …

Hangzhou turns into barrier-free city for Asian Para Games
1 year, 2 months ago

Hangzhou turns into barrier-free city for Asian Para Games

China Daily  

Members of the South Korean sports delegation arrive at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport through the exclusive channel in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, on Oct 14, 2023. HANGZHOU -- The fourth Asian Para Games will officially start on Sunday, and the host city Hangzhou, in East China's Zhejiang province, has been transformed into a barrier-free city for the event. In the Asian …

Torch relay for 4th Asian Para Games concludes in Hangzhou
1 year, 2 months ago

Torch relay for 4th Asian Para Games concludes in Hangzhou

China Daily  

The torch relay of the 4th Asian Para Games concluded in the host city of Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang province, on Oct 21, 2023. HANGZHOU -- The torch relay of the 4th Asian Para Games concluded on Saturday in the host city of Hangzhou, capital of East China's Zhejiang province. The first torchbearer Tan Yujiao waves to spectators during the …

4th Asian Para Games torch relay kicks off in Hangzhou's Chun'an
1 year, 2 months ago

4th Asian Para Games torch relay kicks off in Hangzhou's Chun'an

China Daily  

The torch relay for the 4th Asian Para Games starts in Chun'an county, Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang province on Thursday. HANGZHOU - The torch relay for the 4th Asian Para Games officially started in Chun'an county, Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province on Thursday. Xiang Huaxing, the fifth torchbearer, said he was thrilled to pass the Asian Para Games torch in …

Through smooth transition, Hangzhou ready for Asian Para Games
1 year, 2 months ago

Through smooth transition, Hangzhou ready for Asian Para Games

China Daily  

This photo taken on Oct 16, 2023 shows a view of the 4th Asian Para Games Village in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang province. HANGZHOU - With the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou fast approaching, the capital city of East China's Zhejiang province is primed to host another successful Games following the Asian Games, as organizers have executed a smooth …

After success at Asian Games 2023, India sends biggest-ever contingent for para-Asian Games in Hangzhou
1 year, 2 months ago

After success at Asian Games 2023, India sends biggest-ever contingent for para-Asian Games in Hangzhou

The Hindu  

Buoyed by an unprecedented 107 medal-winning performance in the Asian Games, India is sending its biggest-ever contingent to the Asian Para Games, which will take place between October 22-28 in Hangzhou, China. A total of 309 athletes from India including 196 men and 113 women will be competing in the 4th Para Asian Games. Sports Minister Anurag Thakur also hoped …

Beauty of sports, culture and technology on display
1 year, 2 months ago

Beauty of sports, culture and technology on display

China Daily  

Some mascots of the Hangzhou Asian Games are displayed at a licensed retail store in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, Sept 27, 2023. Staged under the theme of "Enduring Memories of Hangzhou", the closing ceremony brought down the curtains on the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, capital of Zhejiang province, on Sunday. With break-dancing and e-sports making their debut as official medal …

AP PHOTOS: Asian Games wrap up their first week in Hangzhou, China
1 year, 2 months ago

AP PHOTOS: Asian Games wrap up their first week in Hangzhou, China

Associated Press  

HANGZHOU, China — The two-week Asian Games featuring 12,500 participants from 45 nations and territories have completed their first week in China. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Performers wait for the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook …

China goes on charm offensive at Asian Games, but doesn’t back down from regional confrontations
1 year, 2 months ago

China goes on charm offensive at Asian Games, but doesn’t back down from regional confrontations

Associated Press  

HANGZHOU, China — A month before the Asian Games, China released a new national map, doubling down on its claims to almost the entire South China Sea and disputed border territories with India. “This will undoubtedly open new prospects for cultural exchanges, cultural integration and people-to-people bonds in Asia,” the Chinese Communist Party’s official People’s Daily wrote Monday in an …

Living the sports dream in Hangzhou
1 year, 3 months ago

Living the sports dream in Hangzhou

China Daily  

Clean energy sources are being used to power the Hangzhou Games. The Qiantang River's tidal bores have now found their way into the official emblem of the Asian Games, which opened in Hangzhou on Saturday and will continue till Oct 8. A source of pride and unity for the region, the Hangzhou Asian Games continue China's focus on warm, friendly …

Crowd roars as Xi opens Hangzhou 19th Asian Games in China
1 year, 3 months ago

Crowd roars as Xi opens Hangzhou 19th Asian Games in China

Al Jazeera  

The Games will be held over the next two weeks in 56 venues, of which 12 have been newly built. Chinese President Xi Jinping has opened the COVID-19 delayed 19th Asian Games on Saturday in the Eastern city of Hangzhou during a shiny and at times, raucous opening ceremony. “I declare the Hangzhou 19th Asian Games open,” Xi said. “Finally, …

Hangzhou Asian Games Village inaugurated
1 year, 3 months ago

Hangzhou Asian Games Village inaugurated

The Hindu  

The Hangzhou Asian Games Village was inaugurated here on Saturday with acting director general of the Olympic Council of Asia, Vinod Kumar Tiwari, describing it as “beautiful and outstanding” during the opening ceremony. “I would like to thank and congratulate HAGOC for all their hard work and dedication, and I wish all success to the Chinese delegation competing here in …

China names Asian Games team, outlines ‘political’ mission
1 year, 3 months ago

China names Asian Games team, outlines ‘political’ mission

The Hindu  

China unveiled on Tuesday its 886-strong team and its sporting and political goals for the Hangzhou Asian Games which start this month, a year later than planned due to China’s COVID situation and restrictions. The Chinese team, who have topped the medals table at every Asian Games since 1982, should repeat that feat in Hangzhou, the director of the National …

Hangzhou gears up for hosting Asian Games
1 year, 4 months ago

Hangzhou gears up for hosting Asian Games

China Daily  

30-day countdown celebrated as final touches are made to venues, schedule A girl plays with the mascots of the 19th Asian Games on Thursday in Yanweizhou Park, Jinhua, a co-host city of the event in Zhejiang province. HU XIAOFEI/FOR CHINA DAILY Hangzhou is fully prepared to host the upcoming 19th Asian Games, and it is sure to impress all the …

Hangzhou Asian Para Games medals unveiled with 100 days to go
1 year, 5 months ago

Hangzhou Asian Para Games medals unveiled with 100 days to go

China Daily  

Drawing inspiration from the Liangzhu Jade and sweet osmanthus, the medals for the 4th Asian Para Games were unveiled on Friday. With 100 days remaining before the Hangzhou Asian Para Games, the design of the medals and the materials to be used at award ceremonies were revealed on Friday at an event held at Fuyang Water Sports Center. Medals for …

Dates for Rescheduled Asian Para Games Announced
2 years, 4 months ago

Dates for Rescheduled Asian Para Games Announced

News 18  

The Asian Paralympic Committee and the Hangzhou Asian Para Games Organising Committee, the local organising committee, on Wednesday announced that the fourth edition of the Asian Para Games, originally scheduled to be held in October this year, will now take place from October 22 to 28, 2023. “We are happy to announce the new dates for the Asian Para Games, …

New dates announced for Asian Games in Hangzhou
2 years, 5 months ago

New dates announced for Asian Games in Hangzhou

China Daily  

The 19th Asian Games will be held in Hangzhou, capital city of East China's Zhejiang province, from Sept 23 to Oct 8, 2023, the Olympic Council of Asia announced on Tuesday. The Games, originally scheduled to be hosted by the city from Sept 10 to 25, 2022, was put on hold by the council's Executive Board on May 6 after …

Public reaping the benefits of Hangzhou 2022 venues
2 years, 6 months ago

Public reaping the benefits of Hangzhou 2022 venues

China Daily  

Local residents have been enjoying the facilities at Huanglong Sports Center and Hangzhou Gymnasium after both Asian Games venues were recently opened to the public. CHINA DAILY All 56 competition venues and 31 training venues for the postponed 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou are gradually opening to the public. Some venues have already opened to the public, including the Basketball …

China says Asian Games venues have been completed
2 years, 8 months ago

China says Asian Games venues have been completed

The Hindu  

Venues for the Asian Games have been completed six months before the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou hosts athletes from across the region, organisers said Friday. “Functional checks for the events have been finished,” the statement said, adding several Games villages and over 30 training venues have also been built. “Most of our energy is going towards preparatory work for …

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