The 18th Asian Games were held from August 18, 2018 to September 02, 2018 in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Event Profile:
The Jakarta 2018 Asian Games were held in Jakarta, Indonesia, from August 18, 2018, to September 2, 2018.Jakarta was the third capital city after Bangkok and New Delhi to secure the right to host the Games for the second time.The co-host city of the Jakarta 2018 Asian Games was Megaport,**** featuring 40 competitions, including 32 Olympic sports and eight non-Olympic sports.
After 16 days of competition, China ranked first in the medal table with 132 gold, 92 silver and 65 bronze, Japan ranked second in the medal table with 75 gold, 65 silver and 74 bronze, and South Korea ranked third in the medal table with 49 gold, 58 silver and 70 bronze.
The slogan of the event:
The slogan of the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta is "Energy of Asia", which represents the energy emitted by Asians themselves to stimulate their potential to break through the limits of Asians, and to show their youthfulness and vitality, thus highlighting the significance and importance of this slogan to the Asian people. The slogan is also a symbol of the significance and importance of this slogan to the Asian people.
The impact of the Jakarta Asian Games:
1, sports promotion
The Jakarta Asian Games provided Indonesia with an opportunity to demonstrate the country's sporting strength and promote various sports. Through competitions and related activities, the Jakarta Asian Games inspired more young people to participate in sports and promoted the awareness of national fitness.
2. Economic development
Hosting the Asian Games brought great economic benefits to the local economy. During the Asian Games, the city received visitors from different countries and regions, boosting tourism and stimulating the growth of related industries such as hotels, restaurants and retail. In addition, the Asian Games also provided opportunities for infrastructure development and urban renewal, boosting the local economy.
3. International Influence
As one of the biggest sports events in Asia, the Jakarta Asian Games has raised Indonesia's profile and influence on the international stage. It has created a positive image of Indonesia and provided a platform to attract media and spectators from all over the world. This has helped to promote tourism, cultural exchanges and international cooperation, among others.
4. Athlete Development and Progress
The Asian Games provides athletes from Asian countries with the opportunity to showcase their talents and skills. This international level of competition stimulates the passion of young athletes and helps them to improve their skills and competitive strength. At the same time, athletes participating in the Asian Games can learn and benefit from the top competitors from other countries and promote the advancement of sports in their own countries.
5. People's unity and cultural exchanges
The Asian Games is an event that brings together the people of different countries, providing a platform for mutual exchange, understanding and friendship among people from different countries and regions. The exchanges between athletes and spectators promote national unity and respect for cultural diversity, and strengthen ties and cooperation among Asian countries.