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The 16th Asian Games

Rank Country/Region Gold Silver Bronze

1 China 177 98 90
2 Korea 72 59 85
3 Japan 37 67 80
4 Iran 19 11 23
5 Kazakhstan 12 17 32

 

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Boxer Vikas Krishan wins 10th gold for India



Vikas Krishan added to India's [ Images ] gold medals rush on Thursday when he beat China's Qing Hu in the final of the men's 60-kg boxing event at the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou.

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India’ Joseph Abraham fetches gold in 400m men's hurdles

Asian Games: India’ Joseph Abraham fetches gold in 400m men's hurdles - Sport - DNA

Three more golds for India at Asian Games

 

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Guangzhou the big winner from Asian Games

BEIJING, Nov. 25 (Xinhua) -- The Asian Games that will end in this southern metropolis on Saturday have greatly improved the image of Guangzhou and residents' feeling of belonging to the city.

According to a new survey, more than 80 percent of local residents said they are going to live in Guangzhou for a long time.

Only 8 percent of the interviewees said they do not think Guangzhou is their permanent home.

The survey, which was conducted by the College of Journalism and Communication of the Guangzhou-based Ji'nan University, interviewed 1,100 residents in the past six months. All the interviewees had lived in the city for more than six months.

The survey found that 91.75 percent of the interviewees said the Asian Games have helped Guangzhou improve its status and reputation, while 82.75 percent said the games have also helped improve the city's culture and entertainment industries.

However, previous surveys by China Europe International Business School in 2006 and the Ipsos Group in 2007 showed that the overall happiness index of Guangzhou was the lowest among 10 major mainland cities in 2005, and Guangzhou residents' degree of satisfaction with life was the sixth lowest among seven major Chinese cities in 2007.

Zhang Lei, deputy director of the public sentiment center under the College of Journalism and Communication of Ji'nan University, was quoted by Thursday's China Daily that more residents have begun to endorse their city after they have benefited from Guangzhou's hosting of the Asian Games.

"Guangzhou's traffic facilities have been greatly improved thanks to an advanced new light railway and extended metro network," said Zhang.

As well, the quality of the city's water and air has been improved after large sums of money were invested to reduce pollution in recent years, she said.

Hu Zhaonian, a Guangzhou white-collar worker, said great changes have taken place in the city since July 2004, when Guangzhou won the bid to host the 16th Asian Games.

"Many fashionable buildings have been constructed, while many old structures have been renovated," Hu said.

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Guangzhou the big winner from Asian Games

BEIJING, Nov. 25 (Xinhua) -- The Asian Games that will end in this southern metropolis on Saturday have greatly improved the image of Guangzhou and residents' feeling of belonging to the city.

According to a new survey, more than 80 percent of local residents said they are going to live in Guangzhou for a long time.

Only 8 percent of the interviewees said they do not think Guangzhou is their permanent home.

The survey, which was conducted by the College of Journalism and Communication of the Guangzhou-based Ji'nan University, interviewed 1,100 residents in the past six months. All the interviewees had lived in the city for more than six months.

The survey found that 91.75 percent of the interviewees said the Asian Games have helped Guangzhou improve its status and reputation, while 82.75 percent said the games have also helped improve the city's culture and entertainment industries.

However, previous surveys by China Europe International Business School in 2006 and the Ipsos Group in 2007 showed that the overall happiness index of Guangzhou was the lowest among 10 major mainland cities in 2005, and Guangzhou residents' degree of satisfaction with life was the sixth lowest among seven major Chinese cities in 2007.

Zhang Lei, deputy director of the public sentiment center under the College of Journalism and Communication of Ji'nan University, was quoted by Thursday's China Daily that more residents have begun to endorse their city after they have benefited from Guangzhou's hosting of the Asian Games.

"Guangzhou's traffic facilities have been greatly improved thanks to an advanced new light railway and extended metro network," said Zhang.

As well, the quality of the city's water and air has been improved after large sums of money were invested to reduce pollution in recent years, she said.

Hu Zhaonian, a Guangzhou white-collar worker, said great changes have taken place in the city since July 2004, when Guangzhou won the bid to host the 16th Asian Games.

"Many fashionable buildings have been constructed, while many old structures have been renovated," Hu said.

Guangzhou the big winner from Asian Games

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The 16th Asian Games

Rank Country/Region Gold Silver Bronze

1 China 181 104 91
2 Korea 72 61 85
3 Japan 39 68 86
4 Iran 19 11 23
5 Kazakhstan 15 18 32

 

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Pakistan wins Men's Team gold in Squash - People's Daily OnlineNovember 26, 2010

Pakistan won the gold medal in Men's Team Squash at the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou on November 25, beating Malaysia 2-0 in the final. (Photo by Xinhua)

 

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The 16th Asian Games

Rank Country/Region Gold Silver Bronze

1 China 185 106 92
2 Korea 72 61 86
3 Japan 42 68 88
4 Iran 19 11 24
5 Kazakhstan 15 20 34

 

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Wang Shipeng hits winner for China's basketball victory over Iran at Asiad - People's Daily OnlineNovember 26, 2010

China's Wang Shipeng (front) goes up for a basket during the men's semifinal of basketball against Iran at the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 25, 2010. China advanced into the final after winning the match 68-65. (Xinhua/Yang Lei)

Wang Shipeng hit the game-winning three-pointer with 13.6 seconds to go to help China turn the table around for a 68-65 win over Iran in the men's basketball competition at the Asian Games here on Thursday.

Wang, who had 20 points, caught the pass from Sun Yue on the top of the left arc for the winner when neither team managed a basket in almost one minute after it was tied on 65 to all.

In 2006 World Championships, Wang beat the buzzer with a 3-pointer to help China defeat Slovenia 78-77 in the preliminary round.

"The basket reminded me that match in 2006. I feel good, feel relieved. Thinking about all the things we've been through before the Asian Games. I think we'll be better prepared for the finals," Wang said.

He bounced and waved for about 15 seconds after the winning shot when Iran called a timeout before his teammates welcomed him back to the seats with hugs.

"Any team could have won the game as both teams played well today," China's head coach Robert Donewald Jr. said. "Fortunately we made the big shot and won the game."

China trailed 12-8 in the first quarter when they were beaten on the glass. Neither team could do better on offence, but Iran were more aggressive on rebounding.

Thursday's match was tagged as a revenge for China after their 70-52 loss to Iran at the Asian championships in 2009. China needed the victory for the team-rebuilding when Yao Ming and Yi Jianlian missed the Asian Games due to their NBA duties.

China had a one-point lead in the first half and after three quarters, 49-48. Neither team had clear advantage.

Iran opened up in the fourth quarter with a 12-4 run to lead 59-52 with 6:19 minutes to go.

Veteran Wang Zhizhi stepped up with two baskets in China's three consecutive successful possessions to tie it on 59-59.

And it was Wang Shipeng's time when Iran led again by 63-59. He hit the first three-pointer before Wang Zhizhi made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:09 minutes left on the clock.

Iran's guard Mahdi Kamrani made two quick free-throws to tie for the last time on 65-all prior to the crucial shot from Wang Shipeng.

Source: Xinhua

China's Ding Jinhui celebrates after a three-point shot during the men's semifinal of basketball against Iran at the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 25, 2010. China advanced into the final after winning the match 68-65. (Xinhua/Meng Yongmin)

 

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Olympic runner-up Zhang Zhilei wins men's +91kg boxing gold - People's Daily OnlineNovember 26, 2010

Olympic runner-up Zhang Zhilei of China beat Ivan Dychko of Kazakhstan to win the men's +91kg category boxing gold medal at the Guangzhou Asiad here on Thursday.

It is China's first heavyweight gold medal in 20 years after Bai Chongguang won 81kg category at the Beijing Asiad in 1990.

Roohollah Hosseini of Iran and Paramjeet Samota of India took the bronze.

Source: Xinhua