18th Asian Games draw to close as China dominate medal table again

Xinhua | Updated: 2018-09-03 09:45
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Sheikh Ahmad al-Fahad al-Sabah, president of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), addresses the closing ceremony of the 18th Asian Games at the Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) Main Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia, Sept 2, 2018.[Photo/Xinhua]

Jakarta has had less than the normal amount of time to prepare for the Games. It was selected only four years ago after Vietnam, the original host, pulled out due to financial setbacks. This allowed for only four years of preparation, instead of the usual six to seven years.

Although Jakarta had to organize the event in a short time, on a tight budget, the capital city has proved that it can host a multi-sport international event involving 45 countries and regions.

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