Thousands turn out for launch of Asian Games torch relay in Hangzhou

Former floating world champion Luo Xuejuan and Daniel Zhang, Director of Hangzhou-based tech behemoth Alibaba, were among the attendees on Friday. They were both wearing white tracksuits with crimson cut.

Shao Yan, a 37-year-old native of Hangzhou, said,” Many people were already here when we got these at 6.30 am.”

She told AFP that she hoped the Asian Games would go well and that more of these kinds of events would be held in the future.

Peng, a visitor from the southern area province of Hainan, was one of the large crowds who had traveled from far away.

Peng, who merely provided his last name, said,” I felt quite excited after watching it.”

It demonstrates the strength of our nation, he continued.

With 12,500 athletes representing 45 nations and regions, the Asian Games this year are anticipated to be the biggest model always.