Opening ceremony of 16th Asian Games kicks off

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The 16th Asian Games

Rank Country/Region Gold Silver Bronze

1 China 57 22 21
2 Korea 19 14 18
3 Japan 13 25 25
4 China Hong Kong 3 5 3
5 Chinese Taipei 2 3 9

 

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The 16th Asian Games

Rank Country/Region Gold Silver Bronze

1 China 60 22 21
2 Korea 19 14 20
3 Japan 13 25 25
4 China Hong Kong 3 5 3 smitten:)
5 Chinese Taipei 2 4 9

 

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The 16th Asian Games

Rank Country/Region Gold Silver Bronze

1 China 68 22 22
2 Korea 19 15 23
3 Japan 14 27 26
4 Korea,Democratic People`s 3 6 9
5 Chinese Taipei 3 5 10

 

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Chinese lifter Li breaks two world records at Guangzhou Asiad - People's Daily Online November 16, 2010

Li Ping of China broke the snatch and total world record in Women's
53kg Weightlifting event at the 16th Guangzhou Asiad.
(Photo by GAGOC)

Chinese lifter Li Ping broke the snatch and total world record in Women's 53kg Weightlifting event at the 16th Guangzhou Asiad.

Li snatched 103kg in her third attempt, one kilogram more than the previous world record set by DPR Korea's Ri Song Hui in 2002.

The 22-year old strongwoman continued her momentum by jerking 127kg in her second attempt to secure the gold medal with a total of 230kg, 4kg more than the previous world record set by China's Qiu Hongxia in 2006.

Source: Xinhua

 

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Guangzhou taking Asiad to new level - People's Daily Online November 16, 2010

OCA official heaps praise on city for organisation, venues and quality of competition

The Guangzhou Games are raising the bar of the quadrennial Asiad and helping Asian countries and regions fare better in qualifying for the 2012 Olympics in London, a senior official of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) said.


The quality of excellence both on and off the field at the 16th Asian Games has already surpassed that of Doha 2006, and this will benefit the Asian sporting community as well as the host city, said Husain Al-Musallam, Director General of the OCA.


"All of the events have been fantastic, including the setup and the venues," said Al-Musallam, speaking over the weekend.


"It will be a challenge to the city that follows The games must keep growing and getting better."


He said the Games are crucial for uniting the Asian community, giving countries and regions a chance to flash their credentials on an international stage and build friendships on the sidelines.



"This is important given Asia's status as the world's largest and most populous continent, filled with different cultures, politics and religions that require deeper understanding to avoid tension and conflict," he said.


"They can compete as friends, live together in the Athletes' Village and speak and listen to one another through the language of sport," Al-Musallam said, adding this "will benefit the future development of the continent, and will give their children a better future".


Meanwhile, Guangzhou residents are set to benefit from improved roads, sports facilities and other infrastructure projects that have been worked on to make the city games-ready.


As the increased exposure draws more foreign investment and tourists to the city, its resident will continue to reap the benefits, he said.


"Guangzhou will become a famous tourist destination," he said. "The Games always have a positive impact on the organising city."


In contrast to the Olympics, which has been downsizing the scale of its events in recent years, Al-Musallam said the Asiad will maintain its size or grow to reflect the various interests of participating nations.


"It is the duty of the OCA to promote and respect all of these cultures," he said, adding the inclusion of non-Olympic sports such as Wushu and Cricket has helped spread their appeal to regions of the world that never played them before.


Al-Musallam hailed the Opening Ceremony of the Guangzhou Asian Games as the best in the history of the Asiad.


After the Opening Ceremonies for the Asiad and the Olympics in Doha and Beijing showcased their hosts' achievements in the realm of high technology, infrastructure and culture, there were concerns that Guangzhou would not be able to match this level of splendor, he said.


In fact, Guangzhou trumped them both and deserves full marks for both the curtain-raiser and the organisation of the 16th Asian Games so far, Al-Musallam said.

The highlight, for him, was a 10-minute segment featuring 160 Chinese martial artists flying up to 80 metres off the ground on steel cables, he said.

Source: Xinhua

 

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What's the chick doing to the chick on the far left?

I wish I was really in guangzhou now

Good job China, the games look good

 

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