2010 Asian Games
16th edition of the Asian Games
The 2010 Asian Games was a many-sport event held in Guangzhou, China from November 12 to November 27, 2010. This was the second time that any Chinese city had hosted the Games, after Beijing in 1990. A total of 9,704 athletes from 45 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) competed in 476 events from 42 sports and disciplines, making it the biggest event in the history of Asian Games.
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| Host city | Haixinsha Square[*] | ||
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| Country | People's Republic of China | ||
| Motto | Thrilling Games, Harmonious Asia (Chinese: 激情盛会，和谐亚洲) (Jīqíng shènghuì, héxié yàzhōu) | ||
| Nations participating | 45 | ||
| Athletes participating | 9,704 | ||
| Events | 476 in 42 sports | ||
| Opening ceremony | 12 November | ||
| Closing ceremony | 27 November | ||
| Officially opened by | Wen Jiabao Premier of China | ||
| Officially closed by | Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah President of the Olympic Council of Asia | ||
| Athlete's Oath | Fu Haifeng | ||
| Judge's Oath | Yan Ninan | ||
| Torch lighter | He Chong | ||
| Website | gz2010.cn | ||
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