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.
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Smart venues get the green light
High-tech, environmentally conscious stadia and facilities have been put through their paces ahead of the Asian games to ensure full event readiness.
Swimmer Kayla Sanchez tempers hopes amid high expectations at Asian Games
“My preparation I’d say is good. I’m excited to come here and compete. This is my first Asian Games, so I’m letting the experience guide me through. I’m just happy to be…
Gilas women excited for first crack at Asian Games competition
The Women’s squad is bunched with regional powerhouse Japan, Kazakhstan, and Hong Kong in Group B play that unfurls on Sept 27 at the Shaoxing Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium.
How Singapore’s finest sprinter found her speed
As the Asian Games approach, The Straits Times examines how Shanti Pereira – and her coach Luis Cunha – found ways to make her faster.
Pro wrestlers brawl on Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train
Tokyo-based professional wrestling group DDT Pro-Wrestling organized the event, where Minoru Suzuki and Sanshiro Takagi fought in the narrow aisle, launching quick moves as fast…
Asian Games economy to give consumption a new push
The Asian Games is expected to directly drive consumption in sports goods, accommodation, catering, shopping, tourism, transportation, culture and entertainment.
Asiad gold pot at P3 million after Tolentino bonus
“I hope this will motivate our athletes to work even harder and perform better in the Asian Games,’’ said Philippine Olympic Committee president Bambol Tolentino.
Seoul to build domed baseball stadium, massive convention centre in Jamsil
The city government plans to develop a baseball stadium modelled after the Rogers Centre and hopes to host international sports events, as well as domestic ones.
19th Asian Games Village officially opens in Hangzhou
Made up of the Athletes' Village, the Technical Officials' Village and the Media Village, the Asian Games Village will be welcoming more than 20,000 people.