Incheon Main Stadium Opens

Incheon Asiad Main Stadium, the host of the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2014 Asian Games, opened Wednesday.

A ceremony attended by 5,000 people officially opened the stadium. The ceremony began with a memorial to those lost in the Sewol ferry accident.

Organizers brought 2,014 visitors to cut the ribbon opening the stadium, symbolizing the year in which the Games will take place.

Asiad Main Stadium will have a capacity of 61,944 for the games, after which it will be reduced to a public cultural center with around 31,000 seats.

"By hosting a successful Asian Games at such a great venue, Incheon will transform into the center of sports and culture," said Incheon mayor Song Young-gil.

"I expect enthusiastic participation by our residents to ensure a great competition."

The 2014 Asian Games will take place from September 19 to October 4 in Incheon, South Korea. It is the third time that Korea has hosted the Asian Games.

Written by Aaron Bauer

Homepage Photo: Incheon 2014

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