The 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou China

The open ceremony

The same to the Beijing Olympic Games, on the November 12thGuangzhou, China hold the Opening Ceremony solemnly for16th Asian Game, with lavish stagecraft, costumes, fireworks and performers welcoming participants. Some 14,000 athletes from 45 countries and territories will compete in 42 sporting disciplines until November 27. Collected here are colorful scenes from Guangzhou, China.

Competition events

After three days’ competition, China won 37 gold medals, 14 silver medals, 12 bronze medals; China ranked first temporarily. Korea ranked the second, 36 medals in total. Japan the third, 43 medals. Wushu, the Chinese martial arts, offered the first of 28 gold medals up for grabs Saturday and two-time world champion Yuan Xiaochao obliged by winning the Changquan discipline in confident style before 10 am. on day one of competition. Yuan Xiaochao won the first gold medal for China.

The on going schedule (BJT)

11:52

Judo

Men's -73kg Preliminary Contest 15

11:28

Judo

Men's -73kg Preliminary Contest 12

11:00

Shooting

Women's 10m Running Target Team

11:00

Shooting

Women's 10m Running Target Stage 2

11:00

Beach Volleyball

Women's Preliminary Pool A Match 9

Some comments on the 16th Asian Games

It is amazing but what a waste of money. Oh gosh, can you even imagine how much money they spent on those lights and dancers...what the heck happened with those ancient Greek games that were just as good as this?” It is amazing. It shows what China can do now. But it is a waste of money really. There are so many places in China where money can be well spent than this. It is a rich people's show. ” -----this is a comment from Boston.com. Some people think China should pay more attention to their country construction, not waste the money on this kind of face works! 

“Also, there are a lot of comments with political idea. In my personal opinion, China spend their money on this ceremony, they want to show their enthusiasm and the warmest welcome to their friend countries, not a waste of money. We hope every audience will watch the Asian Game with an appreciation opinion” said by MR Kevin, the chairman of Dino Direct Company, the partner of 16th Asian Games.