Here is everything you need to know about the multisports extravaganza - bigger than the Olympic Games in terms of number of participants: Location Hangzhou, a modern city of about 12 million people, lies 160 kilometers (100 miles) southwest of Shanghai, in Zhejiang province. It sits on the Qiantang River and is the southern terminus of the Grand Canal, the longest canal in the world, which runs 1,800 kilometres from Beijing and is regarded as the second ancient wonder of China after the Great Wall. Hangzhou is one of China's ancient capitals, known in the past as both Hangchew and Hangchow before settling for the current name in the year 589. Sports 40 sports, including 31 of the 32 Olympic sports that will be staged at the Paris 2024 Games with surfing the one missing from Hangzhou. The nine non-Olympic sports in Hangzhou includes eSports, which will be an Asian Games medal event for the first time after being a demonstration sport in 2018. There are also some … [Read more...] about At-a-glance guide to Hangzhou Asian Games
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Vietnam suffer 0-4 defeat against Iran in Asian Games football
Featured Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta (GMT+7) Oldest Latest Has news updated 90'+3 Game over Vietnam lost 0-4 to Iran and will have to play a crucial match against Saudi Arabia in the final game of group B. 90'+2 4-0 After consecutive corners from Iran, Aria Barzegar scored from a header to make it 4-0. 90' Keeper Van Chuan saved a great header from an Iran attacker. The game has three additional minutes. 87' Vietnam are still unable to break Iran's defense, as they are inferior in strength and pace. 80' Nguyen Dinh Bac tried his luck with a long-distance shot but caused no trouble for keeper Hosseini. 70' With a safe three-goal lead, Iran played slower but could still create dangerous chances. Meanwhile, Vietnam still struggled with their attacks. 69' Another substitution for Vietnam, with Nguyen … [Read more...] about Vietnam suffer 0-4 defeat against Iran in Asian Games football
Asian Games women’s football: Vietnam 2-0 Nepal
Featured Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta (GMT+7) Oldest Latest Has news updated 68' After conceding, Nepal tried to fight back with two chances but caused no harm to Vietnam. 64' 2-0 for Vietnam! Duong Thi Van made an inch-perfect pass from the left to Bich Thuy for a powerful header that left the keeper no chance. 63' First substitution for Vietnam. Nguyen Thi Tuyet Ngan are in for Thuy Hang. 60' After the first goal, Vietnam put even more pressure on Nepal to double the lead, but the opponent still focused on defense. 53' Vietnam scored! Nepal keeper couldn't catch a shot cleanly and Hai Yen was there to tap it in. Vietnam finally broke the tie. 51' Vietnam almost found the opening goal when Nguyen Thi Bich Thuy hit the bar with her freekick. 46' Second half underway Vietnam immediately pushed … [Read more...] about Asian Games women’s football: Vietnam 2-0 Nepal