Asiad Faces

Pregnant ROK shooter helps muzzle China

Mother-to-be Gim Yun-mi won the women's 10-meter air pistol on Sunday, helping the Republic of Korea (ROK) sweep all four gold medals at the Aoti Shooting Range after China dominated the first day's action.

Misfiring host takes on ROK

A lack of skilled strikers remains a problem for the Chinese men's soccer team ahead of Monday's clash against perennial rival the Republic of Korea (ROK).

Romance never out of style

In 2008, the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games wowed the world with its spectacular splendor. Two years on, the opening of the Guangzhou Asian Games on Friday night also shone through with a gentle and romantic flavor.

A blast from the past tells his story

The nation’s first Asiad gold medalist talks about a different time in Chinese sport

Above and beyond sports: Duan

Chinese athletes are also ambassadors at Guangzhou’s showcase event

Games boss Zhang says event means a greater Guangzhou

The ultimate goal of holding the Asian Games is to improve the quality of life of the Guangzhou citizens and the organizing committee has been adamant about that throughout the preparations

Unique beyond compare

Some people take delight in comparing the upcoming opening ceremony of the Guangzhou Asian Games with that of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.

South Korean volunteer in Guangzhou for Asiad sevice

Yun, of South Korea, became a volunteer at the service station in Shangxiajiu Square after she came to Guangzhou in May. She helps passers-by with road directions and Asian Games information.

Hockey and cricket the keys to Pakistan's hopes

Pakistan is expecting to see an improved showing from its athletes at the Asian Games as it seeks top honors in hockey, cricket and wrestling.

Saudis look to the track for medal success

Saudi Arabia is banking on its strong athletics squad to bring home a clutch of medals from the 16th Asian Games. But surprisingly, the desert kingdom is again not sending a soccer team for a competition it would have had a good chance of winning, albeit up against the likes of Japan, Iran, China, the Republic of Korea (ROK) and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.


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