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4.5 billion Asian festivals! Compete for over 3000 medals in 36 events

4.5 billion Asian festivals! Compete for over 3000 medals in 36 events
On September 19, the 17th Incheon Asian Games started with the opening ceremony of Incheon Asiad Main Stadium in Incheon, Korea. 45 Asian countries, including Korea, China, and Japan, compete for over 3000 medals in 36 sports (28 Olympics and 8 Olympics) including basketball, rugby, archery, weightlifting, swimming, canoeing and boxing. The event, which includes all members of the Asian Olympic Council (OCA), including North Korea, will be held for 16 days until October 4. The third Asian Games to be held in Korea is the third after Seoul in 1986 and Busan in 2002. As of 2014, only Thailand (4) and South Korea have hosted more than three Asian Games. Seo-gu, Incheon, South Korea. Korea Tour