The Torch Relay for the Asian Games 2022 will begin on June 15, 2023, 100 days before the start of the event.
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The 19th Asian Games, which were originally scheduled for 2022 but were postponed because of the COVID-19 epidemic, will now take place in Hangzhou, China, from September 23 to October 8, 2023. The two-hour opening ceremony will begin with a 40-minute parade of athletes representing the 45 National Olympic Committees, then move into formal ceremonies and a 45-minute cultural show. On October 8, the 80-minute closing ceremony will include the transfer to Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, which will organize the 2026 Asian Games.
In a recent meeting of the (Olympic Council of Asia) OCA’s coordination committee held in Hangzhou, OCA Director General Husain Al-Musallam commended the attendees for their fortitude in the face of the pandemic. He expressed his sincere gratitude for the team’s dedication during the challenging 2.5 years of the pandemic. Al-Musallam added that the Athletes’ Village in Hangzhou, which brings together the three industries of athletes, media, and technical officials, is a special aspect of the Asian Games. He described it as a move in the right direction for the future and a tribute to the Asian Games’ phenomenal expansion.
The Torch Relay for the Asian Games 2022 will begin on June 15, 2023, 100 days before the start of the event. The flame will be lit at the UNESCO-listed Liangzhu City Archaeological Ruins. 2,022 torchbearers will participate in the relay, and the route’s details are still being worked out. The Asian Games, which take place every four years, are the biggest multi-sport event after the Olympic Games. The Asian Games’ inaugural competition took place in 1951 in New Delhi, India. Since then, the competition has expanded in size and breadth and now includes a wide range of sports, including more popular competitions like swimming and athletics as well as traditional Asian sports like kabaddi and sepaktakraw.
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The Asian Games 2022 will be the third time that China has hosted the event, following Beijing in 1990 and Guangzhou in 2010. Hangzhou is a beautiful city in eastern China famed for its lovely West Lake and old temples and pagodas. With considerable expenditures made in infrastructure, transportation, and lodging, the city has been getting ready for the Asian Games for a while.
The Asian Games offer a chance for cultural learning and exchange in addition to the sporting competitions. It is anticipated that the cultural performance at the opening ceremony will highlight the rich cultural history of China and the other participating nations. A variety of cultural activities and events will also be conducted in the athletes’ village, allowing participants to socialize and exchange knowledge.
The COVID-19 epidemic has caused considerable hurdles for Asian Games organizers and other athletic events throughout the world. Yet, there is optimism that the event may be held effectively and safely because to China’s relaxation of its rules and the introduction of immunizations. A variety of precautions, such as routine testing, quarantine procedures, and limitations on fan attendance, have been put in place by the organizers to guarantee the health and safety of every participant.
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