Asian Games 2018 Facts and History

Ticket opening ceremony of the Asian Games 2018 at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK) Senayan Jakarta, Indonesia, Saturday (8/18), sold out.

This was expressed by Deputy II of the Match Administration Division of the Indonesian Asian Games Organizing Committee (INASGOC) Francis Wanandi

"Yes, it's been sold out. About 30 thousand tickets have been sold. The compliment is around eight thousand. A total of around 45 thousands. The audience and invitation seats are around 38 thousand, there are six thousand athletes below, there are 1,000 media as well. we provide the place, "Francis said

Francis made sure no additional tickets were sold for the opening ceremony of the 2018 Asian Games both online and offline.

"It's full. On the one hand it's quite encouraging too, meaning that the public's trust in the results of our work to prepare for the opening ceremony is quite welcomed," said Francis despite feeling sad because many people did not get tickets to witness the historic moment.

What's Doodle Say About Asian Games 2018

Today’s Doodle celebrates the start of the 18th Asian Games, also known as Asiad. Organized by the Olympic Council of Asia and held every four years, the Asian Games are the second largest multi-sport event in the world, behind only the Olympic Games. This year’s host country is Indonesia, with events happening in the country’s oldest city, Palembang, and the capital city of Jakarta.

Athletes from six Asian countries competed at the first Far Eastern Championship Games in 1913 in Manila. Although these games were discontinued in 1938, there was widespread support for a competition promoting the Olympic ideals of a peaceful society and the “harmonious development of humankind.” The Asian Games as we known them today began following the end of World War II.

This year athletes from 45 countries will compete in 55 events. Swimming and track and field always attract a big audience at the Asian Games, but there are many other sports represented too, ranging from football, fencing, weight lifting, and martial arts, to jet skiing and the card game bridge.

This year marks the debut of another genre of non-physical events: esports, or competitive video games. At the 2018 Asian Games, competitors will play League of Legends, Hearthstone, Starcraft II, Pro Evolution Soccer, Clash Royale, and Arena of Valor. Esports are still considered a “demonstration” category, so they won’t be a medal event this year. But they will be an official event to the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.

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