Sports / Host City

Asian Games torch arrives in host city

2014-09-17 16:01

The torch that will be used to signal the start of the 2014 Asian Games arrived in the host city of Incheon on Wednesday, the event's organizers said.

Mayor of Asiad athletes' village wants to provide comfort for residents

2014-09-17 16:01

With some 14,500 athletes and officials for the upcoming Incheon Asian Games set to move into the athletes' village, Lee Elisa, head of the facilities, said Friday her goal is to make sure the residents will enjoy a comfortable stay in South Korea.

Highest tribunal in sports to set up office in Incheon during Asiad

2014-09-17 16:01

In an unprecedented move, the world's highest tribunal in sports will set up an office during the Asian Games in the South Korean city of Incheon to help quickly settle disputes arising from the continental competition, officials said Thursday.

Windy Incheon poses challenge to S. Korean Asiad archers

2014-09-17 15:13

Archery powerhouse South Korea will embark on its gold medal pursuit at the upcoming Asian Games, but strong winds and stadium noise may yet prove difficult to the host country.

Asiad organizers promise ceremony upholding 'One Asia'

2014-09-17 15:13

Organizers of the 2014 Asian Games promised Monday an opening ceremony filled with programs that will help highlight the central message of 45 participating countries becoming one during the continent's largest sporting event.

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