Five new disciplines for Beijing Asian Games

Bernard Perera in Macau

The preparations for 2010 16th Asian Games in Beijing was explained to the media at a briefing here in Macau by its Director General of the Olympic Council of Asia. HE went on to say that Asia is the hub for sports in the world.

Asia has been the continent that has introduced many sports to world which has gained high recognition all aver the world.

Many of the sports that commenced in Asia have been able to get to the Olympic Calendar too. These have got the spectator liking as well as the interest of all types sportsmen in the world. This also goes on to prove that Asia is well ahead of the other four continents when it comes to sport.

Considering all these factors the Olympic Council of Asia have finalized to introduce five new disciplines to the coming Asian Games in Beijing China.

with the introduction of these five sports it will have a total of 42 disciplines competed by 45 countries.

The new sports that got the approval are Cricket, Dance Sport, Dragon Boat, Roller Sport and Weiqi.

He further added that around 14,000 competitors expected are to show their proves in 62venues. He said that the work on these venues are going according schedule. In addition the Organising Committee have taken great care in planning arrangements for the transportation and other major issues that is vital for an event of this magnitude, he said.

Continuing he added that at yesterday’s meeting of the OCA which was held here in Venetian Hotel in Macau it was decided to include the women’s cricket too.

When questioned as to what version of cricket is to be added he said that it is a technical point and that it has to have further discussions with games governing body The International Cricket Council before making a final decision on the type of play.

He also said that China has organized many mega sporting events successfully in the region and for the ongoing Macau Games China has sent lot of observers and volunteer workers with the intention of giving them an opportunity to gain experience.

The experience they gain here too is vital for China as they are preparing for next year’s Olympic Games.

Asian Games which commenced in the year 1951 with only 11countries participating has grown steadily game by game to reach this level and that is something that every Asian country should be proud of.

We as Asians have been of great importance to the whole world.