Hangzhou 2023. An opening worthy of the best times
The opening ceremony of the Asian Games shone as an updated version of the magical Beijing 2008 party.
Thomas Bach returned to China and toured the Hangzhou 2023 venues: “The Asian Games will be brilliant”
The IOC president returned to the country for the first time after the Beijing 2022 Winter Games and visited the facilities of the Asian Games, which will be held from September 23 to October 8. “They’re world class,” said the German.
China President Xi Jinping to remain in office
He will continue as president through at least 2027
Asia’s beloved “track queen”, Lydia de Vega, passed away following a long battle with cancer
De Vega was a trailblazer for Asian sprinters in the 80′s and 90′s accumulating 15 gold medals during her professional career.
Postponed Asian Games get new dates for 2023
The Games were postponed back in May due to an increase of COVID-19 cases in China
Asian Para Games in China postponed over COVID-19 concerns
The Asian Games in Hangzhou, China were postponed last week due to similar concerns
Asian Games and Universiade postponed as China continues to deal with COVID-19
Hangzhou, we have a problem. Organizers postpone a pair of multi-sport competitions in China, citing concerns over the continued effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Australia opts out of sending athletes to Asian Games due to COVID-19 concerns
The games are scheduled to take place in Hangzhou, China in September