Special: 100-day countdown – 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games

Editor's Note:

As Guangzhou begins the 100-day countdown to the 16th Asian Games, let's take a look at some of the memorable moments so far in the run-up to the spectacular sporting event to be held in South China's Guangzhou city from November 12 to 27, 2010.

Asiad Events

Countdown Celebrations   A grand ceremony was held at the Ruins of St. Paul's in Macau to kick off celebrations for the 100-day countdown...  Great expectations for the Games  Residents may be moved for Asian Games ceremonies

Guangzhou Preparation   More than 268,000 video cameras have been installed citywide as part of efforts to boost security...  Park renovation program to green Guangzhou city  Better air for Asiad 'tough task'

Asiad Publicity   As Guangdong Week is going on at Expo 2010 Shanghai, the Expo Park has been seeing the Asian Games elements here...  Asiad opening ceremony will 'surprise'  16th Asiad to unite Asia despite sporting rivalries

Asia in Full Swing   Liu Xiang celebrated his 27th birthday this week and he wishes to regain the 110m hurdles title at the Asian Games...  Thai Ambassador promises strong competition  Chinese players train in Pakistan for Asian Games

 

Asiad Services

Asiad Security   150 special-forces soldiers undergo months of training to ensure security in advance of the Asian Games...  Guangdong prepares for security at Asian Games   Guangzhou shifts to top gear ahead of 2010 Asiad

Media Operation   Organizers of the upcoming Asiad vow to ensure the freedom of overseas journalists for interviews ...  Media party kicks off as Asian Games approaches   China Daily to bring out supplement for Asiad

Asiad Ticketing   The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) have helped sell nearly 18,000 tickets for 16th Asiad so far...  2m tickets to go on sale for 2010 Asian Games   Tickets price for Asiad higher than Beijing Olympics

Asiad Venues   No foul play has been uncovered in the construction of the sports facilities for the upcoming Asiad...  Asian Games venues well under way   Asian games will have religious center

Asiad Volunteers

Number of volunteers exceed 660,000 Over 660,000 people have applied for volunteering jobs for the Asiad...

1st foreign volunteer signed, more welcomed Alberto de Valle has been learning Chinese ever since he came to Guangzhou...

Time to smile, welcome the world Volunteer: In China, language is the first problem for foreigners...

Asiad hostess candidates receive training After training, 380 out of 550 candidates will beome Asiad volunteer hostesses...