The 19th Asian Games successfully concluded in Hangzhou, with Li Qiang attending the closing ceremony
2023-10-09
The Asian Games brings joy and brilliance together at this moment. The 19th Asian Games concluded successfully in Hangzhou on the evening of the 8th. Premier Li Qiang attended the closing ceremony. In the past 16 days, more than 10000 athletes from 45 countries and regions in Asia have united here to exchange ideas, gain friendships, fight bravely, and surpass themselves. They have broken the world record 15 times, the Asian record 37 times, and the Asian Games record 170 times, jointly creating new brilliance and glory in Asian sports. China adheres to the concept of "green, intelligent, thrifty, and civilized" in hosting competitions, and has won widespread praise from the Asian Olympic Council family and the international community with first-class venue facilities and excellent organizational services. The Chinese sports delegation won 201 gold medals and 383 medals, achieving the best performance in the history of participating in the Asian Games and topping the gold medal table for the 11th time in a row. By the banks of the Qiantang River, the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium shines brightly at night, like a beautiful "big lotus". The venue was filled with laughter and singing and dancing. Athletes from various countries and regions in Asia gather here to share their own sports and cultural feast. Amidst the joyful music, Li Qiang, along with the acting chairman of the Asian Olympic Council, Singh, and others, walked into the podium and waved to the audience. At 20:00 sharp, the closing ceremony with the theme of "Hangzhou is the most memorable" began. All stood up and sang the national anthem of the People's Republic of China, the bright five star red flag slowly rising. The opening short film "Asian Games Gathering and Happy Tide" played on the big screen opened the night of joyful songs. The program "Shining Together" creates an "Asia" logo that emerges from the river and stands above the Qiantang River, along with the visual effect of the tide "coming from the sky" and falling into the scene. On the CNC lawn, 19 giant osmanthus flowers, surrounding dazzling flowers, and the "Asia" lettering platform form a thriving "Asian Garden". Street dance teenagers and car stage actors step on songs and dance, sports actors showcase various sports postures, and the mascot "Jiangnan Memory" jumps joyfully, igniting the passion of the entire audience. The flags of each delegation and representatives of athletes enter the venue. The entire audience expressed congratulations and respect to the athletes with warm applause and cheers. The short film "Amazing Moments of the Asian Games" recreates scenes full of sports beauty on the Asian Games field. The program "Lotus and Gui Bring Prosperity Together" is staged, embodying the "Asian Games Memory Flower" of hard work and glory, rising and blooming, conveying the profound friendship of "climbing flowers to give friends" and the beautiful vision of harmonious coexistence. The short film "Asian Games Moved Moments" presents touching scenes such as victory and failure, excitement and regret, unity and friendship, laughter and tears. Through unremitting efforts, we have fulfilled our solemn promise to hold a grand Asian Games event with Chinese characteristics, Asian style, and exciting diversity. Let us use sports to promote peace, unity, and inclusiveness, and work together to continue writing a new chapter in the Asian community with a shared future. The Acting President of the Asian Olympic Council, Singh, said in his speech that the current Asian Games are unparalleled, unforgettable, and have achieved unprecedented success. Thank you to the Chinese government, the Chinese Olympic Committee, Hangzhou citizens, and the Hangzhou Asian Organizing Committee for their meticulous preparations. Singh announces the closure of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou
Edit:He Chuanning Responsible editor:Su Suiyue
Source:Xinhua
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