The 20th Asian Games torch is about to be lit, reflecting China's sports history and national development since joining the Games.
The 20th Asian Games main torch is about to be lit, reflecting China's sports history and development since joining the Games. Over 52 years, China has progressed from isolation to leadership in Asia, with landmark moments including Beijing’s 1990 opening, Guangzhou’s 2010 Games, and Hangzhou’s 2023 opening featuring a digital torch. The Chinese team has repeatedly topped the gold medal tally, and the Games have contributed to China’s broader national progress.
Key facts
- 0152 years since China’s first Asian Games appearance in 1974 (Tehran)
- 02Beijing opened as part of the journey in 1990; Guangzhou hosted the 16th Asian Games in 2010 at Haixinsha
- 03Hangzhou 2023 opened with a digital and traditional torch, torchbearers Wang Shun and a digital torch
- 04China’s 1982 Delhi Asian Games first topped the gold medal tally (61 golds)
- 05Guangzhou 2010: China set a new single-Games gold record with 199 golds, 119 silvers, 98 bronzes
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