Opening hours of Hangzhou Asian Games in 2023

The opening ceremony of the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou is September 23rd.

Asian Games slogan:

The theme slogan of Hangzhou Asian Games is "Heart to Heart, @ Future" in English and "Heart to Heart, @ Future" in Chinese (pronounced "Heart to Heart, Love the Future"). The highlight of the slogan is @, which is a universal symbol of the global Internet and also conforms to the characteristics of the Internet city in Hangzhou.

"Heart-to-heart" means that people from all countries will blend together on the big stage of the Asian Games, and it also embodies the vision of unity, closeness and vitality of the OCA family, and advocates national fitness and participation in the Olympic Movement.

"@ Future" conveys self-confidence, optimism, unafraid of challenges, * * * meeting beautiful expectations, and a beautiful vision of "always moving forward", "faster, higher and stronger".

The origin of the Asian Games:

The origin of the Asian Games can be traced back to 19 1 1. At that time, the first Far East Games was organized by the Philippine Sports Association and held every two years, alternately in Manila, China, Shanghai and Osaka. The sports meeting was held until 1937.

1948, Asian sportsmen who participated in the World Olympic Games decided to resume the Far East Games and expand the scale of the Games, renamed it the Asian Games, and held it every four years, just at the wrong time of the Olympic Games. Since then, the Asian Games have been held regularly and gradually become the most influential comprehensive sports event in Asia.

Benefits of hosting the Asian Games:

1 sports development

The Asian Games promoted the development of sports in the host country or region. It is necessary to build modern sports facilities and infrastructure to host the Asian Games, which improves the level of local sports industry and promotes the development of various sports.

2. Economic impact

The Asian Games can stimulate economic growth and investment. The host country or region needs a lot of investment in the preparation and holding process. These capital inflows can promote the development of related industries, create employment opportunities, increase tourism and business activities, and improve local economic benefits.

3. International image

The Asian Games is an important platform to show the image of a country or region. By successfully hosting the Asian Games, the host country or region can improve its reputation and image on the international stage, attract more international attention and tourists, and promote cultural exchanges and friendly cooperation.

4. Social heritage

The social legacy left by the Asian Games to the host country or region is sustainable. Newly built sports facilities and infrastructure can continue to provide sports and entertainment places for residents and promote the popularization of healthy lifestyles. In addition, hosting the Asian Games can also stimulate the enthusiasm of the younger generation to participate in sports and train future athletes.

5. Cultural exchange

The Asian Games is a platform for in-depth exchanges between countries and regions. Athletes, coaches and spectators participating in the Asian Games can learn from each other and learn from different cultures, values and traditions. This kind of cross-cultural communication helps to enhance friendship, reduce misunderstandings and promote peace and cooperation in Asia.

The above data are all from official website and the Asian Games.