The Hangzhou Asian Games has become a boon for private economies, from pancake vendors to badge manufacturers, invigorating both domestic and international consumption.
The 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou is set to conclude at 8:00 pm on Oct 8. Ahead of the event, Sha Xiaolan, the director of the ceremony, unveiled some exciting highlights.
Wenzhou, a city nearly four hours' drive southeast of Hangzhou, played host to the dragon boat racing of the Hangzhou Asian Games from Oct 4 to 6. The races witnessed the most outstanding performance of the Chinese team in history, as they pocketed five golds and one silver medal.
China won the first gold esports medal in Asian Games history by beating Malaysia in the smartphone multiplayer battle game "Arena of Valor" on Sept 26.
Pan Zhanle, a 19-year-old athlete from Wenzhou, won his first gold medal at the Hangzhou Asian Games on Sept 24, setting a new continental record in the men's 100m freestyle with an eye-popping time of 46.97 seconds.
Wenzhou, the spiritual home of China's dragon boat culture, is set to make a splash at the Asian Games
Wenzhou athletes achieved remarkable success at the 19th Asian Games' swimming competitions on Sept 25, clinching four medals in a mere 90 minutes.
Prior to the official opening, a four-minute show put the rich history and rapid development of Wenzhou at center stage.
