The Asian Games is a tournament taking place every four years among Asian athletes. Officially known as Asiad, it is regarded to be the second largest multi-sport event only after the Olympics. The Asian Games 2010 are set to be held in Guangzhou, China between November 12th and November 27th. The opening ceremony directed by Chen Weiya will begin on November 12th on Haixinsha Island in Pearl River. This year, athletics from all over Asia will compete in 476 events (42 sports), which make it the largest event in the history of the Games. He assisted director Zhang Yimou at the Olympics 2008 in Beijing.
To make sure the security of Asian Games 2010, the Governor of Guangdong Province has installed more than 2.6 million surveillance cameras. In addition, China’s armed forces are taking part in a hard physical training at Dongguan Drill Base. Their duty is to ensure strict security so that there will be no mistakes during the Games. It is reported that Guangzhou authority has invested $29 million in security for the event. Several regulations including fines for smoking in public have been introduced. For instance, those who are caught lighting up will be charged about $7.6.
Below you will have chance to see extraordinary images showing how hard Chinese soldiers are training for the upcoming Asian Games in November.
The anti-terrorism drill session at Dongguan Drill Base
A group of six soldiers are training with a log
The extreme physical training is to ensure strict security during the event
China’s armed forces with extreme physical training missions
The Governor of Guangdong Province hopes no mistakes to be made during the Games
The Guangzhou police authority has spent $29 million in security
Beside the physical training, the drills consists of fake rescue missions
The Asian Games is held every four years involved athletes all over Asia
The Asian Games 2010 are scheduled to occur in Guangzhou, China from November 12th to November 27th.
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