2010 Asian Games
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| XVI Asian Games | |
 Slogan:Thrilling Games, Harmonious Asia |
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| Nations participating | --- |
| Athletes participating | --- |
| Events | 41 sports |
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| Opening ceremony | November 11, 2010 |
| Closing ceremony | November 27, 2010 |
| Officially opened by | --- |
| Athlete's Oath | --- |
| Judge's Oath | --- |
| Torch Lighter | --- |
| Stadium | Guangdong Olympic Stadium |
The 16th Asian Games (also known as the XVI Asiad) will be held in Guangzhou, China from November 12, 2010 to November 27, 2010. Guangzhou will be the second city in China to host the games after Beijing in 1990. 41 events are scheduled to be contested, making the most events to be ever competed in history of The Asian Games.
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[edit] Bidding cities
Four cities were bidding for this event at the early days of March 2004. They were Amman, Guangzhou, Kuala Lumpur and Incheon. However, Korea (Incheon) withdrew after considering the short span of time between the 2002 (in Busan, South Korea) and the 2010 event.[1] With the withdrawal of Amman, soon after Seoul, Kuala Lumpur also quit the bid after the country's Sports Minister boycotted for the high cost of hosting the games.[2][3] With Guangzhou left, the Olympic Council of Asia announced the city won the bid to host the Asian Games on July 1, 2004.[4]
[edit] Emblem
The unveiled emblem of this Games from Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall is a simplified ram which in the Chinese traditions, the ram is blessing and can bring the luck to the people. It's also a representative of the host city – Guangzhou is called the "City of rams" or "City of five-rams".[5]
[edit] Mascot
Five sporty goats, dubbed "Le Yangyang," will serve as the mascots of the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou.
A Xiang is a handsome, stylish, sincere and brave goat who wears the blue of the blue ring of the Olympic Flag. A Xiang represents the ever-running Pearl River and the gentle and kind character and broad and welcoming heart, of the Guangzhou people. The Pearl River, carrying the hearts of the Chinese and the passion of the Asian people, spreads love and smiles, in a wish for everlasting peace and friendship.
A He is an earthy, modest, serene and decisive goat, dressed in the black of the black ring of the Olympic Flag. A He symbolizes the grand heritage and long history of the Lingnan culture. The hardworking, enterprising people of Guangzhou carry on the Lingnan values of practicality, cooperation and openness, embodying the spirit of the villagers in the legend of the five goats of Guangzhou - the story of Guangzhou’s founding - through their wisdom and sweat.
A Ru is beautiful, fashionable, smart and passionate, and wears the red of the red ring of the Olympic Flag, and symbolizes the red kapok, the flower for which Guangzhou, also known as The City of Flowers, is famous for. The beautiful flower city of Guangzhou has witnessed the celebration of many great events over the years, all of which were passionately supported by its people. And now, the people of Guangzhou are brimming with enthusiasm and feeling passionate once again, as they come out in support of the 16th Asian Games.
Little A Yi is a nifty, cute, lively and outgoing goat who dresses in the green of the green ring of the Olympic Flag. Her elegance and good temperament symbolize the city’s famous Baiyun Mountains. A Yi enjoys sports and life and is full of optimism and has dreams for the future, just like Guangzhou. Guangzhou, at the same time an ancient and young city, is bursting with new ideas and charm.
Le Yangyang is the tall, handsome, sunny and confident leader of the team, who wears the yellow of the yellow ring of the Olympic Flag. Yellow is also the color of rice ear, for which Guangzhou, also called The City of Rice Ears, is also known. The name, which acknowledges the prosperity and abundance the city has enjoyed in its long history, is now a reminder of the importance the success of the 16th Asian Games has, in building the people of Asia’s confidence. Le Yangyang leads his four friends forward with a smile, just as the people of Guangzhou look forward to the arrival of the 16th Asian Games and work towards making Asia a better place, with a friendly smile and a positive attitude.
The Mascots represent the hope that the Guangzhou Asian Games will bring auspiciousness, harmony, happiness, success and joy, to the people of Asia and that the Vision of the 16th Asian Games - a “Thrilling Games, Harmonious Asia” -
The mascot design came from a legend about five immortals who took five goats to Guangzhou, each holding an ear of corn in its mouth. There, the immortals prayed for an end to famine, then flew into the sky as the five goats turned into fossils.
The Chinese character "yang" or "goat" is also an auspicious symbol. The mascot is believed to bring harmony, blessings, success and happiness to the Asian people.[6][7]
[edit] Sports
Below is the list of sports which will be contested in 2010 Asian Games. Officially there are 41 sports, among them 28 are featured in Olympic Games while the rest added as unique to the Asian Games. Cricket, dancesport, dragon boat, and Weiqi will debut in this games,[8] while bodybuilding dropped because the judging controversy during 2006 Asian Games.[9]
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[edit] Venues
As the preparations, the organiser will build eleven new stadiums and gymnasiums and rebuild the existing 32. The cost is estimated to be 6 billion Yuan while Athletes Village to set to costing around 2 billion Yuan.[10]
- Guangdong Olympic Stadium (Chief stadium)
- Tianhe Sports Center
- Guangzhou Gymnasium
- Guangzhou Stadium
- Huangpu Stadium
- Guangdong International Rowing Center
- Baiyun New City
- Huadi New City
- Guangzhou Bicycle Racing Course
- Nansha Development Zone Beach Volleyball Ground
- Nansha Stadium
- Guangzhou Luogang district Stadium
[edit] References
- ^ Korea withdrew from 2010 Asian Games bidding
- ^ Kuala Lumpur quits, GZ becomes only bidding city
- ^ Kuala Lumpur drops Asian Games bid
- ^ Guangzhou wins Asiad bid
- ^ 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games' emblem unveiled
- ^ Mascot for 16th Asian Games unveiled
- ^ [The story behind Le Yangyang and his Friends, the Official Mascots of the Guangzhou 2010 Asian Games]
- ^ New sports to be introduced at Asian Games 2010
- ^ Bodybuilding Dropped From 2010 Asian Games
- ^ Guangzhou: Olympic Sports Center chosen as chief venue for 2010 Asian Games
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