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Sunday, October 5, 2014
The 2014 Incheon Asian Games: Chinese Version with English Translations
0 comments Posted by ~* kY *~ at 10:30 AMPublished on 2014 Incheon Asian Games official blog on May 16, 2014: http://blog.incheon2014ag.com/asiangames-chinese/
Followed by the Indonesian version of introduction to 2014 Incheon Asian Games, an overview of the introduction and preparations of the 17th Asian Games in Chinese language!
位于韩国西部的港口城市——仁川，将从9月19日至10月4日举办2014年亚运会。这次仁川亚运会的口号 是“多元化照耀于此”。 这反映了此次大会尊重亚洲多元文化历史与宗教的特色。仁川亚运会选用的吉祥物则是游往于南北朝鲜半岛海峡的斑海豹，他们分别 为 “Barame”，“Chumuro” 和“Vichuon” 。韩语里他们的名字代表着风、舞和光 。而韩国著名组合JYJ是此次2014仁川亚运会的宣传大使。有鉴于此，来自各国的著名运动健将和艺人被仁川亚运会组织委员会任命为宣传大使以带动和推广这个体育盛事。
其中一名宣传大使，来自韩国的著名棒球选手—秋信守是美国职棒大联盟德州游骑兵的外野手。不巧的是，曾在2010年广州亚运会中曾经带领韩国棒球队夺得金牌的他将因美国职棒大联盟赛与仁川亚运会撞期，无法参加今年的仁川亚运会。
另一位2014仁川亚运会宣传大使，韩国第一个赢得游泳项目奥运金牌的韩国运动员朴泰桓,同样也希望能在以自己的名字命名的体育场里扬眉吐气，刷新世界新记录。
人气席卷地球彼岸的JYJ（由韩国原东方神气成员金在中，朴有天，金俊秀组成）作为2014仁川亚运会的宣传大使，演唱了本届亚运会的主题曲《Only One》。
2014年仁川亚运会官方主题曲《Only One》：
来自韩国超人气的男子组合JYJ刚在3月7日拍摄了另一部宣传短片，记得关注我们的官方网页与部落格以便在第一时间观赏喔！
另一位2014年仁川亚运会宣传大使，自2010年广州亚运会崭露头角，被喻为韩国艺术体操界“明日之星”的孙妍在在推动亚运会的同时，也会和各国选手在比赛期间一较高低！
谢克哈. 拉蒂法(Sheikha Latifa bint Ahmed bin Juma Al Maktoum)
迪皮卡.库玛丽 (Deepika Kumary)
来自迪拜酋长国的谢克哈. 拉蒂法公主也被任命为2014年仁川亚运会宣传大使。法拉第公主不但在2006 年多哈亚运会马术赛中夺得铜牌，更在2010年广州亚运会勇夺银牌。
在射箭界里无人不晓的迪皮卡.库玛丽除了身兼2014年仁川亚运会宣传大使，20岁的她还在极力筹备即将来临的2014年共运会。
申办仁川亚运会对仁川的意义所在
这次因承办亚运会，有望脱离首尔的影子，成为富有前景的国际城市，仁川的经济也能从中受益，并且巩固仁川国际机场东北亚机场的枢纽地位。交通与通讯预计将享有更多的投资与和发展。这间接推广城市形象，从而鼓励更多外来投资项目参与仁川自由经济区。而除了经济利益，举办亚运会也有助于激励与推动韩国和亚洲体育的发展。
筹备工作正在如火如荼地进行中
韩国是在充分筹备后，以创新的点子脱颖而出，获得这次亚运会的申办权。准备工作正如期进行着，包括建设各种设施，例如是体育城、运动员村等。韩国希望能在有限的预算内申办“有史以来最好”、拥有世界级水平的亚运会，并借此机会启发那些梦想举办体育赛事的较小国家与城市，成为它们的榜样。
让我们共同期待仁川亚运会，一个汇集各国卓越选手们的赛场，为他们加油打气！
English Translation
Incheon, the port city of South Korea will be the next host the 2014 Asian Games this fall. The Games will be taking place from September 19 to October 4, 2014 and the slogan is “Diversity Shines Here”. This represents the spectrum of history, cultures, and religions of the many nations of Asia. The official mascots of the Games are three seals by the name of “Barame”, “Chumuro”, and “Vichuon”, meaning wind, dance, and light. JYJ, a famous K-pop group, was chosen as the honorary ambassador of the Games.
| Goodwill Ambassadors
Hence, a number of “Goodwill Ambassadors” including celebrities and many top athletes hailing from various countries were appointed to spur and spread awareness of the Incheon Asian Games (IAG) while realizing its objectives.
One of the most successful Asian players in the Major League Baseball (MLB) from South Korea is Choo Shinsoo, and he has also been appointed as the 2014 Goodwill Ambassador. He is the professional baseball outfielder for the Texas Rangers and has gained many international fans since he joined the league. However, Choo, who clinched the gold medal in 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games, was unable to participate in the 2014 IAG due to the some regular MLB season schedule conflicts.
Another notable Korean athlete is Park Tae-Hwan, the first Korean to win an Olympic medal in swimming. This superb swimmer hopes to do even better than his last performance and set a new world record. Park has high expectations of achieving great success, and hopes to win more golds for his country when swimming in the complex that was named after him. The Munhak Park Taehwan Aquatics Center will be one of the arenas used during the Incheon Asian Games, and Park plans to perform to his best ability.
JYJ is a world famous K-pop group formed by Kim Jaejoong, Park Yuchun, and Kim Junsu. This South Korea group sensation was appointed to be the official 2014 IAG ambassador group. The group is even responsible for the official song of the 2014 Incheon Asian Games titled “Only One”, which encapsulates the spirit and theme of the Games. This popular k-pop group had just filmed for the new promotional video on March 7th, and the crew is now gearing up for the latest video shoot!
Korea has chosen eligible ambassadors from its own country, but athletes from all countries must contribute in spreading awareness of the games for it to become successful. Sheikha Latifa and her brother Ahmed bin Juma Al Maktoum from the UAE have been selected as Goodwill Ambassadors for the 2014 Incheon Asian Games as well. These notable representatives from the Middle East are an equestrian silver medalist duo from the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games and bronze holder in the 2006 Doha Asian Games. Both are famous in the equestrian world for their jumping skills while on horseback. Representing elite athletes of both female and male genders, they are a great choice to spread news of the Games to people of all ages.
| Importance of the Games to Incheon
The city of Incheon, as well as the rest of South Korea stands to benefit from hosting the Games. Not only will it shed light onto the city that is hosting the Games, but it will also contribute to the awareness of the capital city of Seoul. As the host of the Games, Incheon will portray a future oriented city with a hub airport in Northeast Asia. The city also stands to upgrade its economy through investment and expansion of its transport and communications infrastructure. The increase in Incheon’s brand value is likely to further induce international investments in the Incheon Free Economic Zone. Beyond economic benefits to the city, the hosting of the Games also helps motivate and push for further development of the South Korean athletics system and even sports in the rest of Asia.
| Intense preparations are on-going
Preparation works are on going, with the construction of, among others, a sports town, an athlete village, various multiplexes, and top of the line sporting facilities. In fact, Korea is determined to deliver the “best ever” Asian Games of world class standards, while maintaining as an economical and effective multi-sporting event. By doing so, it hopes to also become an inspiration to other smaller countries and cities who also dream of hosting sporting events in the future. Let us look forward to the commencement of the 2014 Asian Games and witness the world’s top athletes compete to accomplish their dreams!
The official 2014 Incheon Asian Games Writer ‘IAG-Crew’ ㅣThoong Kit Yee , Tan Si Ying
Published on 2014 Incheon Asian Games official blog on April 21, 2014: http://blog.incheon2014ag.com/wushu-2/
Not all types of Wushu will be competed in the Asian Games. In 2014 Incheon Asian Games, Wushu will be comprised of 2 major events: Taolu and Sanda.
For Part 1, Taolu ▶ http://blog.incheon2014ag.com/wushu/
Sanda
Originally developed by the Chinese military after integrating traditional martial arts and modern combat fighting techniques, Sanda (散打) was born and today serves as an exciting free-fighting combat sport. The simple concept of Sanda (Chinese kickboxing) is two-people fighting without the use of any weapons. It can be traced back to its roots in the 1920’s, when the Guomingdang (China Nationalist Party) established the Huangpu Military Academy (formerly known as Whampoa) in Guangdong, China to form a modern military force.
Since its strategic alliance with the Soviet Union, the academy emulated the Soviet methods of military training and then adapted it to the hand-to-hand combat training in the military force. Today, it has evolved a bit and has become more of a self-defense system. Today, it is the national combat sport in China for martial arts and fighting competitions. It has also been selected to be one of the sports Asian Games since 1998.
| What is Sanda (Sanshou)
ⓒAnna T
Sanda, or Sanshou is a calisthenics sport that employs 4 key ranges of combat: ti (kicks), da (punches), shuai (throws) and chin-na (seizing). In fact, it stresses the joint use of punches, sweeps, grabs, and throws in a very unique way. In accordance with the Rules for International Wushu Sanda Competition, head, elbow, knees, and twisting the opponent’s joints, are strictly prohibited in the Asian Games for safety reasons. In the 17th Incheon Asian Games, there will be 5 Sanda categories for men: 56kg, 60kg, 65kg, 70kg and 75kg whereby women’s Sanda category is comprised of 52kg and 60kg weight divisions only. Also, the Sanda competitions held will be based on the knock-out system; the winner of each round continues to fight to win.
During the competition, the fighters must wear an internationally adapted set of equipment, which include boxing gloves, head gear, and chest protectors specified by the organizer. The weight of boxing gloves shall be 230 grams for 65kg category and under, including the women category; 280 grams for the 70kg category and above. However, the contestants have to use their own gum shields and cup protectors (under their trunks). Female fighters are allowed to wear close-fitting undergarments.
photo via Youtube: from the movie “Ip Man”
Some notable Sanda practitioners include Zhang Tie Quan, Bao Li Gao and the “Conqueror of Muay Thai” Liu Hailong as well as the famous American fighter – Cung Le. Sanda was being featured in action movies and TV series like the Police Story 2013, Kung Fu Fighter, Ip Man, Four Dragons (Kinta 1881) and so on.
| Sanda at Incheon
Sanda is very similar to kickboxing or Muay Thai which also includes kicking range, striking range, and the takedown range in its use of different techniques. Sanda is a close combat system that will have fierce competition in the upcoming Asian Games in Incheon. It is deemed as one of the rising sports in the future as it not only improves physical qualities such as responsiveness, sensitivity, flexibility, strength, and endurance, but also people’s health both physically and mentally. Catch the exciting and dynamic full-contact fighting this September as Korea hosts the 17th Asian Games in Incheon!
The official 2014 Incheon Asian Games Writer ‘IAG-Crew’ ㅣKit Yee Thoong
Published on 2014 Incheon Asian Games official blog on April 3, 2014: http://blog.incheon2014ag.com/wushu/
What springs to your mind when someone mentions “Wushu”? Thoughts of many Chinese martial arts movies such as “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”, or “IP Man” or even famous actors like Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Jet Li, and Donnie Yen might come about. Although this practice has been glamorized by the film industry, there is a rich history and tradition in this sport that originates from China.
ⓒ IMDB
Wushu
Wushu directly translates to “martial arts” and was first developed in 1949 to standardize traditional Chinese military practices. Often considered as one of China’s best kept secrets, this art form has not gained practitioners from all over the world but is growing in popularity. What began as a method of survival from China’s incessant wars and political upheavals, has transformed in modern times as a means of enhancing one’s health, improve self-defense skills, mental discipline, and also recreational competition. Wushu has been featured in the Asian Games since 1990 which took place in Beijing, China.
Two Types of Wushu in 2014 Incheon Asian Games
Not all types of Wushu will be competed in the Asian Games. In 2014 Incheon Asian Games, Wushu will be comprised of 2 major events: Taolu and Sanda.
A closer look at Taolu
ⓒ Huaxia; Sohu
Taolu (套路) is a routine contest that combines gymnastics and martial arts. Stance, sweeps, jumps, kicks, throw, punches and balances are some of the movements that can be changed according to the martial arts style as well as to highlight one’s strength. The lists of Taolu events include 4 categories for men and 4 categories for women as follows: Men – Changquan, Nanquan/ Nangun All-Round, Taijiquan/ Taijijian All-Round, Daoshu/ Gunshu All-Round and Women – Changquan, Nanquan/ Nandao All-Round, Taijiquan/ Taijijian All-Round, Jianshu/ Qiangshu All-Round.
Changquan
Generally known as Long Fist Kung Fu, Changquan (长拳) is often characterized by its acrobatic yet speedy positions. The coordination of eyes, hands, body, and the steps are as smooth as slithering snakes and as aggressive as raging waves on the sea. Here are the 11 essential movements of Changquan to note:
Image from ⓒ Fudan University
1. Gongbu (front or bow stance)
2. Xubu (empty stance)
3. Pubu (crouch stance)
4. Tantui (snap kick)
5. Chuaitui (sideward sole kick)
6. Housaotui (back sweep)
7. Dingzhou (elbow strike)
8. Koutuipingheng (cross-leg balance)
9. Quan (fist techniques)
10. Zhang (palm)
11. Gou (hook)
2. Xubu (empty stance)
3. Pubu (crouch stance)
4. Tantui (snap kick)
5. Chuaitui (sideward sole kick)
6. Housaotui (back sweep)
7. Dingzhou (elbow strike)
8. Koutuipingheng (cross-leg balance)
9. Quan (fist techniques)
10. Zhang (palm)
11. Gou (hook)
Nanquan
ⓒ JGuo
Nanquan （南拳）is a modern boxing or fist style from Southern China that was originated from a variety of traditional Chinese martial arts styles: Hong Jia Quan (Hung Family Boxing), Liu Jia Quan (Liu Family Boxing), Cai Li Fo (Choy Lay Fut), Hu He Shuang Xing Quan (Tiger and Crane Boxing), Mo Jia Quan (Mo Family Boxing), and Hakka Quan (Hakka Boxing). Its history can be traced back to Ming Dynasty (1368 –1644) when it was developed to train the soldiers. Nanquan is a hard and aggressive martial art as contrary to Taijiquan. It involves energetic wushu jumps, low stances, and extensive hand techniques that are often accompanied by shouts. As opposed to Changquan, Nanquan consists of weapon styles called Nangun (Southern Cudgel) and Nandao (Southern Broadsword). There are eight major techniques that are featured throughout the performance of Nanquan:
1. Diebu (Butterfly stance)
2. Qilinbu (Unicorn-riding stance)
3. Qilongbu (Dragon-riding stance)
4. Guagaiquan (Downward strike with crossed fist)
5. Paoquan (Uppercut)
6. Hengdingtui (Side nail kick or roundhouse kick)
7. Huzhao (Tiger’s claw)
8. Gunqiao (Rolling forearm)
2. Qilinbu (Unicorn-riding stance)
3. Qilongbu (Dragon-riding stance)
4. Guagaiquan (Downward strike with crossed fist)
5. Paoquan (Uppercut)
6. Hengdingtui (Side nail kick or roundhouse kick)
7. Huzhao (Tiger’s claw)
8. Gunqiao (Rolling forearm)
The Nanquan/Nangun (Men) & Nanquan/Nandao (Women) were crowned by Huang Guangyuan from China (left) and Lin Fan from China (right) in 2010 Asian Games:
Nandao
Image from ⓒ Sohu
Nandao (南刀) or “Southern Broadsword” is a light-weight, steel martial art weapon. It is believed to be developed during the end of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) for training purposes by local peasants and rebels. Today, the weapon is designed for easier maneuver and gripping. Nandao was established in 1992 and introduced in International Kung Fu Championships. Its techniques are more fluid, flowing and elegant as compared to the Northern Broadsword, or also known as Dao. The 8 vital Nandao techniques comprised of:
1. Chantou (twine broadsword around the head)
2. Guonao (wrap broadsword around the head)
3. Pidao (chop with broadsword)
4. Modao (move broadsword horizontally)
5. Gedao (block with broadsword)
6. Jiedao (intercept with broadsword)
7. Saodao (sweep with broadsword)
8. Jian Wan Hua Dao (move broadsword with scissors wrist)
1. Chantou (twine broadsword around the head)
2. Guonao (wrap broadsword around the head)
3. Pidao (chop with broadsword)
4. Modao (move broadsword horizontally)
5. Gedao (block with broadsword)
6. Jiedao (intercept with broadsword)
7. Saodao (sweep with broadsword)
8. Jian Wan Hua Dao (move broadsword with scissors wrist)
Nangun
Image from ⓒ Sohu
Nangun（南棍）or “Southern Cudgel” is one of the ‘long’ weapon routines in wushu that has a thicker cudgel. Its movements emphasize on hitting and delivering bone-breaking power, as opposed to the cutting and swinging techniques of the Northern Cudgel. Contrary to the Northern Cudgel, Nangun practitioners use both ends of the cudgel. You are able to spot a few significant movements of Nangun during the many competition as follows:
1. Pigun (chop with cudgel)
2. Benggun (tilt cudgel)
3. Jiaogun (envelopment with cudgel)
4. Gunyagun (roll together with cudgel)
5. Gegun (block with cudgel)
6. Jiqun (strike with cudgel)
7. Dinggun (push up cudgel)
8. Paogun (throw cudgel)
9. Buxing (stances)
2. Benggun (tilt cudgel)
3. Jiaogun (envelopment with cudgel)
4. Gunyagun (roll together with cudgel)
5. Gegun (block with cudgel)
6. Jiqun (strike with cudgel)
7. Dinggun (push up cudgel)
8. Paogun (throw cudgel)
9. Buxing (stances)
Watch for Wushu at Incheon
It is no surprise that China has created some of the world’s most ancient and interesting martial arts. Wushu consists of a variety of different practices with not only your body but with specialized weaponry as well. Since its creation, it has widely been practiced for self defense reasons but also for recreational and competitive ones. It will surely be one of the most exciting sports that will be part of the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon. Be sure to tune into the Games this fall and witness the graceful but powerful moves this sport will display.
The official 2014 Incheon Asian Games Writer ‘IAG-Crew’ ㅣKit Yee, Thoong
Published on 2014 Incheon Asian Games official blog on March 26, 2014: http://blog.incheon2014ag.com/malaysia-contenders/
Unlike most of the Asian Games participating countries, Malaysia has no specific national sport. As a matter of fact, sports in Malaysia are a mixture of traditional and Western games due to its diversity of cultures. Badminton, football, hockey, rugby, and sepak takraw are some of the unofficial sports commonly played in this country. Although there is no national sport clearly, they are serious contenders for numerous sports that will take place at the 2014 Asian Games.
Crew Report on Top Medal Contenders at Incheon Asian Games
| Malaysian World’s No 1 Shuttler: Lee Chong Wei
ⓒ Antony Stanley
An all-time badminton ace from Georgetown, Penang, Lee earned his world number one title upon his triumph at the Commonwealth Games 2006 in Melbourne, Australia and Commonwealth Games 2010 in Delhi, India. With an astounding record of over 199 consecutive weeks of winning since 21 August 2008, he reached the top of the rankings, and defeated badminton heavyweight Lin Dan.
Lee may even be Malaysia’s most prominent Olympian. He has claimed a multitude of gold medal finishes in many championship matches all over Asia. The 31 year old Lee has hinted that he might put an end to his career after the Asian Games this year, but fans can only find out his final decision, after the results of this important competition. With this rumor spreading quickly, he is one of the most anticipated players to compete in badminton this year.
| World’s Female Top Squash Player: Nicol Ann David
ⓒ stevecubbins
As the first Asian woman to accomplish world No. 1 ranking in women’s squash for over seven years now, Nicol Ann David is also a Malaysian native born in Penang. She began playing squash at the age of 5, when squash wasn’t very popular in country. However, she was lucky enough to engage in the sport when the country’s national council started to provide funding to different sports, one of the sports included was squash and it got popular after it became a core sport in the Commonwealth Games in 1998.
David began to climb in the international rankings during her teen years. She was bestowed the Datuk title, the youngest Datukship recipient in Penang for her significant contributions and achievements received. Recently, the Queen of Squash just took the gold medal in the Cleveland Classic in 2014, and the J.P Morgan Tournament of Champions in 2014. Incredibly, the recent victory marks her 73rd Women’s Squash Association (WSA) Tour title from her 92nd career final. Some of her remarkable achievements include winnings in the British Open title in 2005, ’06, ’08, and ’12. The list doesn’t end there, with more winnings in the World Open title a total of seven consecutive wins. She is one to be on the lookout this year many are assuming she is more prepared than ever.
| Malaysia’s Elite Woman Diver: Pandelela Rinong
Image © AFP
Malaysia’s latest rising star is Pandela Rinong, already an Olympic star. She was pinned the Gold Medal for Olympic diving, and was recognized as the first ever medalist from Malaysia to receive a medal in a sport other than badminton. She is also the recipient of the gold in the Southeast Asian Games in 2007, 2009, and even 2011. She also proved her dominance in the 2010 Commonwealth Games. As a K-pop fanatic, Pandela is eagerly awaiting to visit the country of South Korea not only for their pop music, but to reclaim the gold.
| Team Malaysia in Incheon Asian Games
Malaysia is quickly on the rise to being recognized as a nation that is home to many world class athletes. They are a gold medalist from an array of different sports, and have produced champions that are both male and female. Tune into the 2014 Asian Games in Korea to witness history in the making!
The official 2014 Incheon Asian Games Writer ‘IAG-Crew’ ㅣKit Yee Thoong
Published on 2014 Incheon Asian Games official blog on March 6, 2014: http://blog.incheon2014ag.com/tour-de-langkawi-malaysia/
Introducing the hard-core cycling competition, Le Tour de Langkawi 2014! The Le Tour De Langkawi is an action packed event for all cycling aficionados from around the world. This major cycling race has been amongst the biggest events outside Europe since its inception in 1996. This year will mark the 19th anniversary of the race and this time and is currently underway at Langkawi till March 8th.
Crew Report on Major Sports Events All Around the World
| Le Tour de Langkawi
Image from Official page of Le Tour De Langkawi
Le Tour de Langkawi is Asia’s premier cycling function and covers an astounding distance of 1507.9km over 10 different stages. Participants gather from around the globe to ride through each of the states of West Malaysia, that include Perlis, Kedah, Perak, Selangor, Malacca, Pahang, Terengganu and finally the capital city, Kuala Lumpur.
Endorsed by the Interational Cycling Union (ICU), the event categorizes as a 2HC race, which signifies the Le Tour de Langkawi as a multi-day and multi-stage race. This year’s tagline is “The Heat Is Back” referring to the time this tournament will take place, which is during the dangerous tropical heat and high level of difficulty along the course. Participants should be aware that this level of intensity is infrequent in most competitions that take place all around the continent.
| Race Kicks-off
Image from Official page of Le Tour De Langkawi
The race kicks off in the paradise-like Langkawi, which covers a total of 101.1km and is the home of many previous Le Tour de Langkawi races. The “Queen Stage” refers to the ascension towards the peak of the Genting Highlands and is classified as a level 4 stage due to its arduousness. If participants are struggling with this phase then they are all in for a great awakening as the following 6 stages prove to be equally if not more challenging!
Other significant stages involve the extensive 230.1km coastal route in stage 7, which is the 2nd longest stage in Le Tour de Langkawi history. Each of the stages from 6 to 9 average a grueling distance of 200km per day which will surely make or break the challengers and truly test their level of athleticism and sheer willpower.
| Teams around the world
Image from Official page of Le Tour De Langkawi
The 19th annual Le Tour de Langkawi is sure to be one of the most exciting events ever. As of January 23rd, more than 22 qualified teams have confirmed their participation in the race, 5 of which are amongst the most prestigious cycling crews in the world. Team Europcar hailing from France, is one of the only squads that was recently upgraded from a Pro Continental rank to World Tour status. Eyes are set on the reigning champion of the World Tour Race of Poland, Team Orica Green Edge’s Peter Weening, whom many predict will be a strong contender in this year’s competition.
The list of teams represents countries from around the planet. Notable crews include KSPO from Korea, Aisan Racing from Japan, Giang-Champion System from China, and OCBC from Singapore amongst many other experienced professionals. The national teams represented in the race include Malaysia, Indonesia, and Hong Kong.
| Tune-in Now
Image from Google: Le Tour de Langkawi
Catch all the thrills as the top cyclists pedal through striking and treacherous terrain on the island of Langkawi. Part of the action will be broadcasted from the largest man made lake in Southeast Asia, the Kenyir Lake, and serves to be one of the more exciting stages of the Le Tour de Langkawi. With the top teams gathering from all over to compete in this race, it’s sure to be memorable and extremely exciting so make sure you tune in!
The official 2014 Incheon Asian Games Writer ‘IAG-Crew’ ㅣKit Yee
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Everybody (Asians especially) listen up!
It's less than 30 days to go for one of the most magnificent quadrennial event in the region. How well do you know about the 17th Asian Games?
Do click on the link as follow for more details:
http://blog.incheon2014ag.com/asiangames-chinese/ (Bilingual version)
Written by: Kit Yee (Malaysia) & Si Ying (Singapore).
倒数29天，四年一度的体坛盛世抽签仪式正如火如荼地进行。
你，对第17届的亚运会了解又有多少呢？
快点击以下链接，好探个究竟！
http://blog.incheon2014ag.com/asiangames-chinese/ （双语）
Kit Yee（马来西亚）与Si Ying（新加坡）联合撰写。
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Sepak Takraw : One of the Most Unusual Sports in Asian Games
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Published on 2014 Incheon Asian Games official blog on February 25, 2014: http://blog.incheon2014ag.com/sepak-takraw/
First introduced and contested in the Asian Games 1990 in Beijing, China, sepak takraw (kick volleyball) is a sport native to Southeast Asia. The name itself came from two languages: “sepak” defined as “kick” in Malay; Takraw a “rattan ball” in Thai. It is found in the cultures of Southeast Asia as early as in the 11th century: Takraw in Thailand, Sipa in Philippines, Sepak Raga in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei, Chin Loon in Myanmar, Rago in Indonesia and Kator in Laos. It is also very similar to the “Cuju”, an ancient Chinese ball game and Japanese traditional game, “Kemari” that involves kicking a ball into the air and counting the number of kicks.
Sepak takraw is a spectacular mix of football, volleyball, baseball, badminton and gymnastics. It is a competitive skill ball game which requires the use of the feet and head to keep the ball. Unlike any other sports, it is one of the toughest games in the world that postulates flash reflexes, precise control and gravity-defying leaps.
The Court
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The standard Sepak Takraw courts are similar to the badminton court with the following dimension.
Playing Style
The distinctive playing styles have evolved over the years. These are a few notable ball-service styles that are executed today:
Horse-kick: the player kicks the ball using the foot sole
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Sunback or Stingray spike: the player jumps and kicks the ball over the same shoulder as their kicking foot.
Image from Google
Roll spike: the player kicks over the opposite shoulder.
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Cartwheel: the player spikes with the in-step.
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Interesting Facts
- The use of hand during the game is prohibited.
- There is no rotation in the defense position.
- It is counted as a score when the ball touches the net before failing into the opponent court.
- The speed of the ball can be up to 140km per hour.
South Korea Sepaktakraw Team
Picture from Korea Sepaktakraw Association
The South Korean Sepaktakraw national team have been gaining momentum with several wins in recent events. In the 1st Sepaktarkaw ISTAF Super Series competition held last September, Korea defeated top seeded Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand to come out victorious.
The ISTAF Super Series is an international sepaktakraw competition organized by the International Sepaktakraw Federation. It gathers the best team to compete in a series of tournaments to see which country is the best.
Another successful outing by the South Korean team both women and men, was at the World Championships. This time, the top seeded national teams were determined to avenge their defeats. However, Korea men’s team did succeed in winning a silver (regu), and 2 bronze (double, team event). The women team won a silver (regu) and bronze (team event).
Sepaktakraw at Incheon Asian Games
Picture from Korea Sepaktakraw Association
Sepak Takraw, also known as one of the strangest games in the world will be featured at the 2014 Incheon Asian Games. The Southeast Asian teams are favorite to win but with the home ground support behind Korea’s team, who knows which way the ball will land. Get ready to be amazed by the jaws-dropping movements and the exciting matches!
The official 2014 Incheon Asian Games Writer ‘IAG-Crew’ ㅣKit Yee, Thoong
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