Struggle and glory, sweat and tears, surprise and emotion … Hangzhou Asian Games let the world see such China.
On October 8th, the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou ended in a closing ceremony full of Chinese romance and warmth. In the past 16 days, more than 10,000 athletes from 45 countries and regions in Asia fought bravely in Hangzhou. It can be said that Hangzhou has dedicated a sports event with "China characteristics, Asian elegance and splendor" to the world.
What are the highlights of the closing ceremony impressive? What new breakthroughs have been made in this Asian Games? As the largest Asian Games in history, with the largest number of events and the widest coverage, what kind of China did the world see through this window of the Hangzhou Asian Games?
Initiating "CNC Lawn" and Creating "the Most Beautiful Garden" of Lotus and Guangxi Symbiosis
At the closing ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, many wonderful moments left a deep impression on everyone, especially the carnival, in which athletes, volunteers and actors sang and danced happily in the symbiotic garden of lotus and Guangxi, and said goodbye to each other, was grand and full of vitality. How did this "most beautiful garden" come into being? Let’s listen to the introduction of the creative team ↓ ↓
The director group installed more than 40,000 LED luminous points on the lawn of the main stadium of the closing ceremony with a spacing of about 40 cm. In the closing ceremony of the Asian Games, CNC lawn combined with real-time virtual reality enhancement, huge screen and other technologies presented the romantic garden effect of lotus flowers and osmanthus flowers. Athletes, volunteers and actors danced and sang in the carnival atmosphere, showing a touching farewell scene.
Sha Xiaolan, general director of the closing ceremony of Hangzhou Asian Games:Lotus is the most representative in Hangzhou in summer. Wherever you go to the West Lake, there are lotus flowers everywhere. Moreover, the quality of lotus also has a good meaning, upward, out of mud but not stained. Osmanthus fragrans is the flower of Hangzhou. At the closing ceremony, it is the best time to bloom. We just want to combine these two kinds of flowers, which is called lotus-laurel symbiosis.
Combining the lotus and osmanthus flowers with great morphological differences, the director team used the power of artificial intelligence design, and after dozens of editions of polishing, modification and demonstration, it finally presented a beautiful garden with lotus and osmanthus shining together at the closing ceremony.
Digital Torch Man Showing Warm Moment
The digital torch bearer "Runner", who appeared at the opening ceremony of the Hangzhou Asian Games, appeared again at the closing ceremony to witness the extinction of the main torch of the Asian Games with everyone on the scene. At the closing ceremony, the "frolic in the waves" moved many people with their tender gesture and farewell look back.
At the opening ceremony of the Asian Games in Hangzhou, the "Digital Torch Man", gathered from the digital torch relay attended by more than 100 million people, came high with the torch and lit the main torch tower of "Qianjiang Tide" with the last torchbearer, which left a deep impression on the audience. This time, in the closing ceremony, the director team also continued the design of "Digital Torch Man", and witnessed the extinction of the main torch tower of Hangzhou Asian Games with all the audience and actors on the scene with warm heart-to-heart action.
Yan Li, virtual visual director of the closing ceremony of Hangzhou Asian Games;Looking back at the torch platform is a classic action in the whole process, which is to let the real person’s emotions make him look back at the torch platform and then reluctantly leave the Asian Games. I also tried and filmed many times and finally chose an action.
At the closing ceremony, "Digital Torchbearer" made a warm appearance under the name of "Runner". In order to name the "Digital Torchbearer", Hangzhou Asian Games Organizing Committee launched the "Digital Torchbearer" name campaign and conducted two rounds of evaluation and discussion from tens of thousands of collected names, and finally "trendsetter" stood out.
Sha Xiaolan, general director of the closing ceremony of Hangzhou Asian Games:We think that since this figure has a name, it also has life. From our inner feelings, it is it that runs into the night sky. When it came, it was a gathering, and more than 100 million participants formed this digital person. It turned into a starry sky, which means that it returned to the hearts of every participant. This is an ending, the audience can think, it ran to the night sky and then ran to the next Asian Games. I think there are at least two kinds of imagination and two kinds of development space.
Breaking records frequently and creating new glory of Asian sports
The surprise and emotion brought by the Asian Games will remain in our memory forever, in the memory of Hangzhou and in the memory of the history of the Asian Games. During the 16 days when the Asian Games flame burned, more than 10,000 athletes from 45 countries and regions in Asia made breakthroughs again and again, creating high-light moments in their lives and creating new highs for Asian sports. This Asian Games has broken the world record for 15 times, the Asian record for 37 times and the Asian Games record for 170 times.
The China sports delegation, which topped the gold medal list of the Asian Games, performed particularly well, winning 201 gold medals, 111 silver medals and 71 bronze medals, with a total of 383 medals. This is the best performance of the China sports delegation in the history of participating in the Asian Games, and it is also the 11th time that they have topped the gold medal list of the Asian Games.
China sports delegation won gold medals in 45 disciplines, medals in 57 disciplines, broke the world record for three times, broke the Asian record for 18 times and broke the Asian Games record for 74 times. Most of the events had excellent performances and outstanding highlights. Traditional advantageous events such as diving and gymnastics have consolidated their advantages, while the China sports delegation has performed well in basic sports such as track and field, swimming and water sports. Among them, swimming won a total of 28 gold medals, and the total number of gold medals reached a record high. Track and field won 19 gold medals, the largest number of gold medals since the Hiroshima Asian Games in 1994. In addition, in skateboarding, rock climbing, equestrian and other events, the China team also achieved a breakthrough of zero gold medal in the Asian Games.
Zhou Jinqiang, Deputy Head of China Sports Delegation:Among the 201 gold medals won by the China sports delegation in the Hangzhou Asian Games, 144 were Olympic gold medals, accounting for 72%. Nineteen events of water polo, hockey, tennis, boxing, synchronized swimming, sailing, archery and modern pentathlon were qualified for the Paris Olympic Games at the Hangzhou Asian Games, while 13 events of swimming and 1 event of track and field met the entry standards of the Paris Olympic Games at the Hangzhou Asian Games.
Take stock of the classic moments of Hangzhou Asian Games.
There is struggle, glory, sweat and tears in the Asian Games. Every game in 16 days is exciting, moving and touching, and those moments will condense, precipitate and last forever. Let’s revisit these memories while they are still fresh and full of temperature ↓ ↓
After the women’s 50-meter butterfly final on September 29th, China’s Zhang Yufei and Japanese Chijiang Rihuazi embraced and wept. From the talented girl who attracted much attention to the difficult comeback from leukemia, the experience of Chijiang Lihuazi touched many people. Zhang Yufei and Chijiang Lihuazi are not only competitors in the swimming pool, but also friends of appreciate each other. Their hugs are warm and their tears are moving.
In the women’s vault final on September 28th, 48-year-old Chusovitina finally passed the podium by 0.15 points and won the fourth place. Athletes who have competed for more than 30 years, participated in eight Olympic Games and are younger than their sons compete in the same field … … Her legendary experience has already surpassed many people’s understanding of competitive sports. Only love can last for a long time. She explained her love for gymnastics with persistence.
In the women’s diving 10m platform final on October 3rd, Quan Hongchan showed the "Splash Vanishing Technique" in the second jump, and got seven full marks from seven judges, which was the only time in the diving competition of Hangzhou Asian Games. As the "popular king" of diving, Quan Hongchan not only won the individual gold medal, but also partnered with Chen Yuxi to win the women’s synchronized 10m platform championship with a "cliff-breaking" lead. At this Asian Games, the China diving team won all ten gold medals, reappearing "perfection".
Every grand event, there are always new stars shining with youthful light. Cui Chenxi, the youngest member of the China delegation, won the women’s street gold medal in skateboarding at the age of 13. The South Korean team has a 20-year-old swimmer Huang Xuanyou, the Japanese team has an 18-year-old gymnast Okamura Zhen, and the 18-year-old Filipino tennis girl Alexa Eyala will burst into greater energy every time she faces adversity … … They all represent the new force of Asian sports.
Show the beauty of Chinese culture through the "Asian Games Window"
The Asian Games is both a competitive platform and a display window. As a "China-style, Asian-style and splendid" Asian Games, its success is not only reflected in the impressive achievements made by the athletes on the field, but also in the holding of the games. As the largest Asian Games with the largest scale, the largest number of events and the widest coverage in history, Hangzhou Asian Games is far more complicated than previous Asian Games. Under such circumstances, China still won wide acclaim from the OCA family and the international community for its first-class venue facilities and excellent organizational services.
What kind of China did the Hangzhou Asian Games show Asia and the world? What kind of answers will athletes and other guests from abroad give to this question?
Before returning home, Kyrgyz athlete Yerbol and his companions took the time to stroll around Hangzhou, ready to buy some Hangzhou silk for relatives and friends in their hometown.
Kyrgyzstan national team member Yelbor:I bought one for my mother, and later found out that there was Wi-Fi. I even went online to ask my sister if she wanted it, sent them some photos of the bags and bought them a lot.
Not only shopping, team officials and athletes from some countries also went to museums to experience ancient sports such as archery, throwing pots and hammering pills, as well as traditional culture such as rubbing experience and brush calligraphy.
Najibullah, President of Afghan Taekwondo Association:This trip is wonderful, interesting and contains a lot of history. There are beautiful scenery, good weather, beautiful cities and nice people.
Baniba Onbadanaji, the 49kg champion of women’s taekwondo in this Asian Games, is from Thailand. She has been recording what she saw and heard with her mobile phone all the way.
Baniba OnPattana, a member of the Thai national teamauspicious:This is my last time to participate in the Asian Games, and I am very happy. I want to record all the places I have been with video and share them with my family and my fans.
In addition to the competition, Qiu Suoweijinna, a female gymnast, visited the West Lake in a hurry and learned how to stir-fry Longjing tea.
Taste the special food and watch the beautiful scenery in the south of the Yangtze River, so that everyone’s trip to the Asian Games has gained more beauty.
Pakistani photojournalist Dirlbek:(Hangzhou) is very beautiful. I think it’s right. After the Asian Games in Hangzhou, I also plan to bring my family to Hangzhou and show them around the city.
Science and technology shape the Asian Games and show the future.
The Asian Games let athletes from all over the world experience the beauty of China’s traditional culture. In addition to traditional culture, "high technology" is another impressive keyword. What are the highlights of science and technology on the field? Look at the observation of CCTV reporters at the main station ↓ ↓ ↓
CCTV reporter Huang Da:When asked about their feelings about the Asian Games in Hangzhou, the key word that everyone must mention is "science and technology". At the opening ceremony, the "digital torchbearer" first quoted at the Asian Games allowed hundreds of millions of people to participate in the lighting together. The world’s largest display screen equivalent to 9 IMAX screens, beautiful digital fireworks & HELIP; … The application of science and technology in this Asian Games has made imagination a reality.
At the closing ceremony held on the 8th, we were deeply impressed by the Asian Garden built with CNC lawn for the first time and the "flower of memory" displayed by virtual lotus flowers in cooperation with Weiya performance. The "digital torchbearer" also ran into the "Big Lotus" again at the closing ceremony and ran to the next Asian Games, leaving everyone with infinite expectations. Science and technology make Chinese romance extend in time and space, and let history and tradition meet modern and future here.
These days, the mechanical dog taking discus in the track and field is out of the circle. Lovely movements not only bring a lot of laughter to the tense arena, but also, as the first technology used in global sports events, it realizes the functions of reducing manpower and saving time.
From robots that can sweep the floor and kill mosquitoes in the streets of the Asian Games Village, to intelligent service robots that act as tour guides in venues, to meteorological monitoring systems that can be accurate to the minute, and intelligent cockpit that can realize integrated management of operational information in venues & HELIP; … According to media reports, the highlight of this Asian Games is not only competition, but also China who has pressed the "acceleration button" for the development of science and technology industry.
The use of science and technology has also helped the Asian Games to fulfill the promise of "green and efficient". When we watch the fierce table tennis match, the training hall next to us, because of the design of light guide holes, can bring sufficient lighting to the athletes who are training here even without electricity as long as there is sufficient outdoor light. In the swimming pool, when we watch athletes from all over the world chopping waves in the clear swimming pool, under the swimming pool, a water circulation system that doesn’t need to change water all year round is running at high speed. With this system, the swimming pool can save 90,000 tons of water a year, which is equivalent to providing water for 4,000 people a year. There is also a self-cleaning facade of the venue and a roof that can absorb water … … When science and technology are combined with "thrifty hosting the Asian Games", what we see is the successful practice of the new concept of hosting the Asian Games that is green, environmentally friendly and waste-free.
In this Asian Games, the infinite possibilities brought by science and technology to the organization of sports events have come to an end, but the pursuit of science and technology in China and Asia will not stop, and China will also bring more excitement to global development with science and technology.