Asian Games and 8-day holiday surging China’s consumer and tourism markets
The Asian Games also brought a sports fever to the country, with the number of sports and fitness orders in Zhejiang province growing 150 per cent year-on-year in September.
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India rise to 5th in Asian Games medal tally with historic women’s cricket gold
Electing to bat, India were bolstered by the return of skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, and put 116 runs on the board on a track that offered help to the spinners. In reply, Sri Lanka…
Wushu exponent Kimberly Ong wins Singapore’s first medal at the Hangzhou Asian Games
With an Asiad bronze medal added to her collection, Ong has her sights on competing at the world championships in November in Texas and the 2029 SEA Games in Singapore –…
Fake fireworks fizzle, fuddle at Asian Games
The computer-generated pyrotechnics fooled television audiences and disappointed onlookers after host city Hangzhou opted for a virtual display, citing environmental concerns.
Indonesia aims for top 10 at Asian Games
This year’s Indonesian contingent consists of 576 people, which includes 413 athletes, 132 officials and 28 head of mission teams participating in 30 of the tournament’s 40…
It’s ‘just like at home’ for Hong Kong, Macao athletes at Asiad
Hong Kong is represented by a 940-member delegation, including 660 athletes, while Macao sent a team of 273 members with 183 athletes, who will compete in 21 sporting events.
Asian Games: 9-year-old Mazel Alegado makes skateboarding final
The Filipino prodigy proved that age is just a number as she earned a shot at a medal after placing seventh in Heat 1 of the qualification round, where eight of the nine…
Esports legend Faker seeks to lead Korean surge at Asian Games
Led by Lee Sang-hyeok (gaming handle Faker), South Korea has formed a team of 15 players competing in four of seven categories of esports, which is making its debut as a medal…
Husband-wife duo become first Pakistani couple to summit world’s 8th highest peak Manaslu
According to mountaineering company Seven Summit Treks, which spearheaded the climb, the husband-wife duo successfully climbed the peak today along with three Sherpas.
Technology and tradition combine for Hangzhou’s opening extravaganza
Supported by new technologies, the Hangzhou ceremony boasted many historic firsts and highlighted the sustainable and digitally enhanced future of such gala events.