The foreign media tour to Hangzhou
Asian Games
By Zhu Jingning
On Jun 15, nearly 20 journalists of more than 10 overseas well-known main media from Kazakhstan, Japan, Pakistan, South Korea among other countries excitedly concluded their three-day trip to Hangzhou, on the occasion of the 100-day countdown to the 19th Asian Games.
The journalists gained valuable insights during their visit to the city. The destinations include China Hangzhou Esports Center, Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center and Geely Holding Group, showcasing Hangzhou's unremitting efforts in preparing for the grand event. They also went to some cultural sites including Xiling Seal Engraver's Society, Xiaohe Zhijie Historical and Cultural Block, Liangzhu Museum, China National Archives of Publications and Culture (Hangzhou) and Waitongwu village.
As one of the most popular venues for the Asian Games, the Esports center sparked a flock of questions among the journalists, ranging from the main screen of the venue, the overall design concept, to the high-techs that support the operation of the venue.
Inside the exhibition hall, the squash Hall of Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center is like a dazzling "crystal palace", which was greeted with many exclamations. Japanese and South Korean journalists eagerly took turns entering the arena to be engaged in a friendly match.
Asghar, a journalist from the Associated Press of Pakistan, said, "It was a wonderful cultural trip, and I liked all the Asian Games venues I visited. What makes me most excited is the squash hall, which is small and interesting, and every swing requires my own effort, and it is also a test of skills. I hope by the time I can watch it on site!"