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.
As an official medal sport at the Hangzhou Asian Games, dragon boast competitions will be staged in Wenzhou, Zhejiang province. Apart from thrilling actions, fans can also see different types of fabulous dragon boats, which are used in grassroots competitions and local culture activities in Wenzhou. Want to know how fabulous a dragon boat can be in Wenzhou? Click the video.
In Hainan Tibetan autonomous prefecture of Gonghe county in northwestern China's Qinghai province, millions of dark blue photovoltaic panels are spread out on the green plateau.
To ensure a smooth public transportation experience during the Asian Games, a total of 95 bus routes in Wenzhou will be deployed to offer event-related services, including 10 new temporary bus routes for the Asian Games.
As the countdown to the Hangzhou Asian Games enters its final days, the event is already notable for its accomplishments and record-breaking feats in various areas.
Wenzhou, as one of the co-host cities of the Hangzhou Asian Games, has been incorporating the principles of "green, intelligent, thrifty, and civilized" into every aspect of its involvement in the Games.
