SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – September 15, 2023 – “Asian Games Mailbox” is an initiative carried out under the esteemed leadership of the 19th Hangzhou Asian Games Organizing Committee (hereinafter referred to as “Hangzhou Asian Games Organizing Committee”) and the office information from the Zhejiang provincial government; Phoenix Satellite Television and ifeng.com invite local communities in several Asian countries and regions to personally write goodwill messages for the Asian Games. The inaugural stage kicked off in Hong Kong on June 18, attracting the participation of tens of thousands of people and triggering significant enthusiasm for the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games.
Less than two weeks before the opening of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022, a young participant at the “Asian Games Mailbox” stop in Singapore wrote her most sincere wishes for the Games and the athletes: “I wish May the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games be held successfully. organized, and each athlete will triumph on the field.
As the first Asian stopover beyond China, on July 22, HE Ms. Sun Haiyan, Chinese Ambassador to Singapore, attended the preliminary sports meeting of the “Asian Games Letterbox” stopover in Singapore, providing support to this vibrant celebration of the Asian Games. Hangzhou 2022.
At present, the strategically positioned “Asian Games Mailboxes” at prominent locations in Singapore, such as Merlion Park, Esplanade – Theaters on the Bay, Clarke Quay and Gardens by the Bay, have been officially unveiled, capturing quickly the enthusiastic participation of the local population. residents, overseas compatriots and Chinese in Singapore.
Each person attending this event is adorned with smiles, as they write down their sincere aspirations and heartfelt feelings for the upcoming Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games in Chinese and English on postcards. These wishes are then placed in mailboxes, intended to be brought back to China.
Amidst exquisitely designed letterheads adorned with heartfelt blessings, “Global Insights” microphones were handed out to passers-by on the streets of Singapore. A local student from Hangzhou, currently enrolled at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, said: “I am excited to see my hometown host the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games. I hope that through these Asian Games, more friends from different countries will get to know China. and Hangzhou.”
Singapore is also brimming with anticipation for these Asian Games. It is reported that Singapore will send its largest-ever delegation, consisting of 431 remarkable athletes, to compete in the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games in 32 different sports disciplines. Among the 431 athletes, 336 will make their Asian Games debut, with the youngest being 14-year-old synchronized swimmer Li Jiaxuan and the most senior participant being 60-year-old Go player Kang Zhanbin. . This shows Singapore’s deep regard for the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games, and local residents have expressed their hopes for the event in interviews.
“The Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games will be an unprecedented celebration, and I hope Singaporean athletes will work together with their Chinese counterparts to deliver wonderful games for spectators on the ground. Although I may not have the opportunity to personally attend and encourage the athletes to “After the event, I already learned from the Internet what a beautiful city Hangzhou is. I hope that ‘One day I will be able to sit by the West Lake, taste West Lake fish in vinegar sauce, and drink Longjing tea.’
Just like the blessings and aspirations conveyed through the “Asian Games Mailbox”, athletes from various countries, from far and wide, arrive in Hangzhou not only with a single-minded determination to excel but also with a mission to promote exchanges. friendly. Likewise, spectators around the world will welcome these athletes with the warmest applause.
The Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games are not just a sporting competition; it serves as a bridge that connects China to other nations through sports. People of different nationalities, ethnicities and beliefs will be closely linked and united through this event, walking hand in hand towards a better future. Through the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games, the world will undoubtedly gain a deeper insight into China’s future trajectory, and China, in turn, will contribute its strength to the future of Asia and the world.
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