With nicknames like “Heaven on Earth,” Hangzhou, capital of Zhejiang Province in east China, obviously has a lot to show for itself: a rich history and culture, fabulously green panoramas and technological innovation. Moreover, soon, the Asian Games, Asia’s biggest sports games, will add more appeal to the city.
The Asian Games, also known as Asiad, are regional games sponsored by the Olympic Council of Asia for athletes from Asian countries affiliated with the International Olympic Committee. The first games took place in 1951 in New Delhi, India; from 1954 onward, they were held once every four years.
After a one-year delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 19th Asian
