The Asian Games is a multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. The games are regulated by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) under the supervision of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Medals are awarded in each event, with gold for first place, silver for second and bronze for third, a tradition which started in 1951.
The 16th Asian Games 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.
The Vision of the 16th Asian Games, a “Thrilling Games, Harmonious Asia”, is a dream and a promise, that the Games will uphold the spirit of the Olympics and the Asian Games – which is to promote unity, friendship and further exchanges between different countries and regions. The core goal of the Asian Games is to build a harmonious Asia, an Asia which transcends differences in race, nationality, religious beliefs and language. It is hoped that the hosting of a thrilling Asian Games will be another step on the road towards this goal.
“Thrilling” Games
The Guangzhou Asian Games will create an atmosphere where athletes from around Asia can excel, and achieve the Olympic ideals of “Faster, Higher, Stronger”, in a competitive, thriving and thrilling sports environment highlighted by intense competition.
“Harmonious” Asia
The Guangzhou Asian Games will uphold the Olympic values of “Unity, Peace and Friendship”, by promoting friendly exchanges and affection among the Asian people and boost the peaceful development of the entire region.
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