Youngsters from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan visit Asian Games venue
Young delegates from Zhejiang province, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan take part in a sports activity at the Qiantang Roller Sports Center in Hangzhou, capital of East China's Zhejiang province, on May 18. [Photo/ori.hangzhou.com.cn]
Young people from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan visited the Qiantang Roller Sports Center, one of the venues for the Asian Games, on May 18.
During the visit, the delegates learned about the venue which is divided into stadiums for roller skating and skateboarding. They were also detailed about the history and techniques of the two sports.
Guided by professionals, the visitors also engaged in various sporting activities.
"I made many friends through the visit," said Zhang Yousheng, vice-president of the Hangzhou Association for Taiwan Investors.
"I organized a street dance activity, hoping more people would better understand Hangzhou and Asian Games through sports."
Gao Jisheng, president of the Maocao-Hangzhou Friendship Association, said that the Games, which has been postponed till further notice, will be a test for Hangzhou.
He also hopes that more young people from Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao would build closer ties with their peers in Zhejiang.
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