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People's Sports Talk: Engrave "Hangzhou Memory" and Go Together for a Better Future

Judongtai
10:51, October 9, 2023 | Source: People's Daily Online - Viewpoint Channel
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The mountains and rivers meet and the hearts melt. On the evening of October 8, the closing ceremony of the Hangzhou Asian Games was held at the "Big Lotus" stadium of the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center. The eyes of the whole world are focused here to witness the brilliant moment of the magnificent final chapter. This grand event full of passion and glory came to a complete end; This hymn full of joy and friendship ushered in a loud and clear final chapter.

Coinciding with the "cold dew" in the 24 solar terms, the fragrance of osmanthus was permeated throughout the closing ceremony. The digital torchbearer "Pioneer" continued to run, turning into stars in the sky in the eyes of the public; The huge English word "Asia" (Asia) comes slowly from the bank of the Qiantang River, and is integrated with the surging tide; The girl holding the golden "flower of memory" dances, which is "Hangzhou is the most memorable city", and is also "a gift from climbing flowers to distant people"... The "Chinese romance" at the closing ceremony once again shows the unique charm of Chinese civilization to the world, and shows the bright future of dynamic China.

The Hangzhou Asian Games has 40 events, 61 sub events and 481 events, which is the largest Asian Games in the history of the Asian Games, with the most projects and the widest coverage. Athletes are the protagonists of the game, and every athlete is a hero. Over the past 16 days, more than 12000 athletes from delegations from 45 countries and regions in Asia have gone all out in the field to express their sportsmanship of transcending themselves and pursuing excellence. Athletes from 27 countries and regions have won gold medals, and athletes from 41 countries and regions have stepped on the podium, It has set 15 new world records, 37 new Asian records and 170 new match records for the audience, which is worthy of being a sports event with Chinese characteristics, Asian style and brilliant.

China is a warm host, and Chinese athletes are also outstanding in their efforts. 3 world records, 18 Asian records, 74 competition records... At the Asian Games, the Chinese sports delegation won 201 gold, 111 silver, 71 bronze medals, 383 medals in total, the best result in the history of the Asian Games. It is worth mentioning that since the 9th Asian Games in 1982, the Chinese sports delegation has ranked first in the gold medal list of the Asian Games for the 11th time in a row. The rising five-star red flag reflects the heroic demeanor of Chinese athletes and inspires the spirit of hundreds of millions of Chinese people.

The Hangzhou Asian Games is not only a venue for competitive sports, but also a stage for solidarity and friendship. In the Asian Games Village, exchanging badges has become a popular way for players to pass on friendship; On the night of the Mid Autumn Festival, athletes from different countries and regions gathered together to celebrate the festival.

"Breathe, feel and share the same dream, love and share the same..." There was a scene at the closing ceremony. The athletes did not leave the stadium after receiving cheers and greetings on the lawn, but stayed in the stadium to sing, dance and interact, and staged a "happy time" for everyone. As the director pointed out, "We hope to create a harmonious, happy and relaxed atmosphere for everyone. At the same time, there are people, animals and flowers in this lawn, which is a picture of people living in harmony with nature and reflecting a community of shared future for mankind. This is the" culture of harmony "we want to express." All the hard work and efforts, all the beauty and splendor, It's all about making Asia better, making the world better, and making the future better.

The most difficult thing is to leave Hangzhou. The unparalleled story of the Asian Games is still to be continued. The great cause of peace and friendship has a long way to go. Full of "Hangzhou memory", adhering to the spirit of the Asian Games, let us blend our hearts and minds and meet again with mountains and rivers!

(Editor in charge: Yan Shuai, Qu Yuan)

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