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Asian Games fire up in Guangzhou

Two years ago, 2,008 drummers told the world with noise and virtuosity that Beijing was ready for the Olympic Games. In Guangzhou on Friday evening, the Asian Games started with a drop of water and ended with a Chinese firecracker that lit the cauldron. Commentary: Miracle unfolds as Asiad returns to China Special Coverage

Miracle unfolds as Asiad returns to China

When the 16th Asian Games opens in Guangzhou on Friday, it is like unfolding a Chinese miracle that already started two decades ago.

Boat parade kicks off Asian Games' opening night

Tens of thousands of ordinary Guangzhou residents welcomed the Asian Games to their city and played their own parts in a spectacular interactive "festival of harmony" with the athletes and officials from the Games' 45 National Olympic Committees as they sailed along the Pearl River.

China to work with int'l organizations in Asian Games

China is willing to enhance cooperation with international sports organizations to ensure the success of the 16th Asian Games, said Premier Wen Jiabao on Friday.

Asian Games promise water-themed opening ceremony

Organizers of the Guangzhou Asian Games have promised a water-themed opening ceremony Friday evening on Haixinsha Island along the Pearl River, but are tight lipped on who will be the final torchbearer and the method of lighting the Asian Games cauldron.

Asian Games openning ceremony in numbers

Following are some of the key statistics related to the opening ceremony of Guangzhou Asian Games on Friday.

Guangzhou ready for grand opening of Asiad

After six years of preparation, China's southern city of Guangzhou finally unveiled the 2010 Asian Games tonight. Special Coverage

China's boxers to seek breakthrough at Asian Games

China's boxers are expected to seek breakthrough at the Asian Games as the country is growing interest in the fast development of boxing

Above and beyond sports: Duan

BEIJING - Duan Shijie, head of the Chinese delegation at the Guangzhou Asian Games, hopes the nation's athletes will act as ambassadors for their country.

Glory days may be over in volleyball

Women's team appears to be in decline after a decade of domination on world stage


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