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Asian athletes' home away from home


By Tang Yue (China Daily)
Updated: 2010-11-11 09:30
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Asian athletes' home away from home
A bird's eye view of the Asian Games Town, which includes the Athletes' Village, the Technical Officials' Village, the Media Village, the Main Media Center, the Logistics Area, the Gymnasium, and the Asian Games Park. [Photo/Xinhua] 

Located in the Asian Games Town in the south of Guangzhou, the Athletes' Village will be home to about 14,000 athletes and officials from 45 countries during the Guangzhou Asiad.

Kong Shaoqiong is the head of the village and said she is so excited to see the athletes coming and is ready to provide the best service to the residents.

"We've been prepared for four years and finally the residents are coming," Kong told China Daily.

"I hope the athletes enjoy their stay here and feel like home, so they can go to the tough competitions in the best condition. I'm looking forward to hearing good news from our residents every day," the 60-year-old said.

What service can you enjoy in the Athletes' Village? What is special about the Guangzhou Athletes' Village from previous ones? What kind of delicious food can you expect there? Kong provides a quick guide.

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