Asian Games 2023: a visual guide to medals, venues and events as Hangzhou hosts 19th Games
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10 athletes to watch
Hong Kong has sent a team of 680 athletes to Hangzhou, and while
fans will be watching Olympic champion Cheung Ka-long and swim
star Siobhan Haughey intently, the next generation of stars will
also emerge. From triathlete Jason Ng to fencer Kaylin Hsieh, here
are our ones to watch.
Competition Venues
Hong Kong has sent a team of 680 athletes to Hangzhou, and while
fans will be watching Olympic champion Cheung Ka-long and swim
star Siobhan Haughey intently, the next generation of stars will
also emerge. From triathlete Jason Ng to fencer Kaylin Hsieh, here
are our ones to watch.
Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Venue Cluster
It includes a sports stadium, gymnasium, aquatics centre, tennis
centre and squash courts, and is the main location for this Games
Sport events
With a record 481 events, the Games will showcase unique sports,
including Kabaddi, Dragon boating, and the newly introduced
Esports. Breaking, set to debut at the 2024 Olympics, also
premieres here. However, surfing, an Olympic sport, is absent.
gold medals
2024 Summer Olympics
gold medals
2023 Asian Games
Mascots
The trio of mascots are Congcong, Chenchen, and Lianlian. They are
meant to embody Hangzhou’s rich history, cultural heritage,
natural beauty and innovative spirit.
Associate Creative Director Marcelo Duhalde
Edited by Josh Ball and
Andrew London
Additional research and design by Joe Lo
Illustration by Victor Sanjinez and
Eunice Tse
Source: Hangzhou Asian Games Organising Committee
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