tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75120385950271009922023-11-15T06:32:09.877-08:002018 MANILA ASIAN GAMESXVIII Asiad - Applicant CityPrince Edward R. Ragasahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16787668844616063896noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512038595027100992.post-749853520709736472008-03-15T00:33:00.000-07:002008-03-15T00:43:16.750-07:00<b><span style="color: rgb(2, 58, 121);font-family:Arial;font-size:15;" >First Asian Beach Games, BALI<br /></span></b> <p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: rgb(12, 94, 178);"><span class="grey"><span style="font-size:85%;">Opening date:</span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /> <b>1<span class="games">8 October 200</span>8</b><br /> <br /> <span class="grey">Closing date:</span><br /> <b>2<span class="games">6 October 2008</span></b><br /> <br /> <span class="grey">Country of the host city:</span><br /> <b>Bali</b></span><span class="games"><span style="font-size:85%;"><b>, Indonesia</b></span></span><b><span class="games"><span style="font-size:85%;"> (INA)<br /></span></span></b></span></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: rgb(12, 94, 178);"><b><span class="games"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></span></b></span></p> <table style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(17, 17, 17);" id="AutoNumber4" align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" height="133" width="490"> <tbody><tr><td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td colspan="2" height="100%" valign="top" width="490"><blockquote> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"> <b> <span style="color: rgb(12, 94, 178);font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >Participating Nations</span></b></p><p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"> <span style="color: rgb(12, 94, 178);font-size:78%;" > <span style="font-family:MS SANS SERIF;">45</span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"> <b> <span style="color: rgb(12, 94, 178);"> <br /> </span><span style="color: rgb(12, 94, 178);font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >Participants</span></b></p><p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"> <span style="color: rgb(12, 94, 178);font-size:78%;" > <span style="font-family:MS SANS SERIF;">exp 10000 Athletes and Officials</span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"> </p><p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"> <b><span style="color: rgb(12, 94, 178);font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >Sports/Events</span></b></p><p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"> <span style="color: rgb(12, 94, 178);font-size:78%;" > <span style="font-family:MS SANS SERIF;">17</span></span></p></blockquote> </td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td height="100%" valign="top" width="245"> <blockquote> <ol style="color: rgb(12, 94, 178);font-family:ms s;font-size:8pt;"><li> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"> <span style="color: rgb(12, 94, 178);font-size:78%;" > <span style="font-family:MS SANS SERIF;">Beach Handball</span></span> </p></li><li> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"> <span style="color: rgb(12, 94, 178);font-size:78%;" > <span style="font-family:MS SANS SERIF;">Beach Kabaddi</span></span> </p></li><li> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"> <span style="color: rgb(12, 94, 178);font-size:78%;" > <span style="font-family:MS SANS SERIF;">Beach Pencaksilat</span></span> </p></li><li> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"> <span style="color: rgb(12, 94, 178);font-size:78%;" > <span style="font-family:MS SANS SERIF;">Beach Sepaktakraw</span></span> </p></li><li> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"> <span style="color: rgb(12, 94, 178);font-size:78%;" > <span style="font-family:MS SANS SERIF;">Beach Soccer</span></span> </p></li><li> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"> <span style="color: rgb(12, 94, 178);font-size:78%;" > <span style="font-family:MS SANS SERIF;">Beach Volleyball</span></span> </p></li><li> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"> <span style="color: rgb(12, 94, 178);font-size:78%;" > <span style="font-family:MS SANS SERIF;">Beach Wrestling</span></span> </p></li><li> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"> <span style="color: rgb(12, 94, 178);font-size:78%;" > <span style="font-family:MS SANS SERIF;">Body Building</span></span> </p></li><li> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"> <span style="color: rgb(12, 94, 178);font-size:78%;" > <span style="font-family:MS SANS SERIF;">Dragon Boat</span></span> </p></li></ol> </blockquote> </td> <td height="100%" valign="top" width="245"> <ol style="color: rgb(12, 94, 178);font-family:ms s;font-size:8pt;" start="10"><li> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"> <span style="color: rgb(12, 94, 178);font-size:78%;" > <span style="font-family:MS SANS SERIF;">Jet Ski</span></span> </p></li><li> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"> <span style="color: rgb(12, 94, 178);font-size:78%;" > <span style="font-family:MS SANS SERIF;">Marathon Swimming</span></span> </p></li><li> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"> <span style="color: rgb(12, 94, 178);font-size:78%;" > <span style="font-family:MS SANS SERIF;">Paragliding</span></span> </p></li><li> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"> <span style="color: rgb(12, 94, 178);font-size:78%;" > <span style="font-family:MS SANS SERIF;">Sailing</span></span> </p></li><li> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"> <span style="color: rgb(12, 94, 178);font-size:78%;" > <span style="font-family:MS SANS SERIF;">Surfing</span></span> </p></li><li> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"> <span style="color: rgb(12, 94, 178);font-size:78%;" > <span style="font-family:MS SANS SERIF;">Triathlon</span></span> </p></li><li> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"> <span style="color: rgb(12, 94, 178);font-size:78%;" > <span style="font-family:MS SANS SERIF;">Windsurfing</span></span> </p></li><li> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"> <span style="color: rgb(12, 94, 178);font-size:78%;" > <span style="font-family:MS SANS SERIF;">Woodball</span></span> </p></li></ol> </td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td colspan="2" height="16" valign="top" width="490"> <p align="justify"> </p><blockquote> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"> <b><span style="color: rgb(12, 94, 178);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family:Arial;">Emblem</span></span></b></p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"> <span style="color: rgb(12, 94, 178);font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >The Logo of the 1st Asian Beach Games Bali 2008 represents the water element that embodies the sporting event.</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"> <span style="color: rgb(12, 94, 178);font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >The shining sun comes from the emblem of the Olympic Council of Asia and represents its vital role in Asia's sport development and spreading energy created by the solidarity of the OCA.</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"> <span style="color: rgb(12, 94, 178);font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >The selection of the light and deep blue effects the color of the Balinese waters at the beach.</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"> <span style="color: rgb(12, 94, 178);font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >The two vertical lines represent two "pura" (Balinese Hindu temple), an image of the gate to the Balinese house of worship which is signifies the ultimate hospitality of the Bali society in honoring and welcoming people from all over Asia. </span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"> <span style="color: rgb(12, 94, 178);font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >The two big waves represent the commitment as well as the enthusiasm of the host city to run the 1st Asian Beach Games. </span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"> <span style="color: rgb(12, 94, 178);font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >The letters "BALI 2008" are red to show the spirit of sportsmanship and that typeface selection emphasizes the pride of all athletes competing in Bali.</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="center"> </p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="center"> <b><span style="color: rgb(12, 94, 178);font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><br />"hospitality, commitment, enthusiasm, sports spirited"</span></b></p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"> </p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"> </p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"> <b><span style="color: rgb(12, 94, 178);font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >Mascot</span></b></p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"> <span style="color: rgb(12, 94, 178);font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >"Djalak" is the Mascot of the 1st Asian Beach Games Bali 2008.</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"> <span style="color: rgb(12, 94, 178);font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >The Concept of the Mascot </span> <span style="color: rgb(12, 94, 178);font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >is based on the Djalak Bali (Bali Starling), a bird that can only be found in Bali. </span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"> <span style="color: rgb(12, 94, 178);font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >It symbolized that Bali, with its uniqueness will organize the Asian Beach Games to the best of standards. </span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"> <span style="color: rgb(12, 94, 178);font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >An endangered species, the mascot serves a reminder to the world that the bird is beautiful but yet sacred.</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"> <span style="color: rgb(12, 94, 178);font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >The Bali Starling, Leucopsar Rothschildi, is a medium-sized, up to 25cm long bird, which is almost wholly white with a long, drooping crest, and black tips on the wings and tail.</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"> <span style="color: rgb(12, 94, 178);font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >In 1991, the Bali Starling was declared as the fauna symbol of Bali.</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"> </p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"> </p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"> <b><span style="color: rgb(12, 94, 178);font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >The Opening Ceremony</span></b></p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"> <span style="color: rgb(12, 94, 178);font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >The Opening Ceremony for the 1st Asian Beach Games Bali 2008 will be held on October 18, 2008 at the GWK (Garuda Wisnu Kencana) in Bukit in Jimbaran . The GWK Covers 239 hectares of land and boasts a statue that was planned to stand taller than the Empire State building in the USA, how ever due to economical reasons, the statue construction was halted in 2003. Wisnu or Vishnu is the Hindu God who is the protector-part of the Hindu trinity, which is Brahma the creator, Vishnu the preserver and Shiva the destroyer. The unique statue of half man half bird will one day be a national landmark. In front of the head of the garuda bird which has already been completed is an open air stage and amphi-theater for various events and ceremonies. The area will comfortably fit about 5000 invitations only guests for the opening ceremony of the 1st Asian Beach Games. "The Opening Ceremony will be a grand opening to the 1st Asian Beach Games. We will present entertainment that will be uniquely Balinese and Indonesian", hints Mr. Ervan Ibrahim, Director of events and ceremonies for Babgoc. The Closing Ceremony for the Games will also be held at the GWK Venue.</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"> </p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"> </p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"> <img src="http://ocasia.org/images/Bp2008.JPG" border="0" height="267" width="386" /></p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"> </p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"> </p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"> <b><span style="color: rgb(12, 94, 178);font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >Pictogram</span></b></p><p:colorscheme colors="#ffffff,#000000,#808080,#000000,#00cc99,#3333cc,#ccccff,#b2b2b2"> </p:colorscheme><div shape="_x0000_s1026" class="O"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: rgb(12, 94, 178);font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >The same design objectives that was used to the logo are being applied to the pictograms, which resulted in a more modern and sophisticated look. The traces of brush symbolizes the liquid form while the different background colors represents the nature of the sports: green for sports to be held on the land, blue for sports to be held in the ocean, while tangerine reflects the sandy soil on which the sports are being performed. </span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> </div> </div> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"> </p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"> <b> <span style="color: rgb(12, 94, 178);font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >Contact Information</span></b></p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" align="justify"> <span style="color: rgb(12, 94, 178);font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >BABGOC - Bali Asian Beach Games Organizing Committee<br /> SECTOR at Bali Beach Golf Course<br /> Jl. Hang Tuah No. 58, Sanur<br /> Bali 80227<br /> Tel +62 361 283011<br /> Fax +62 361 283011<br /> Email: <a class="font" href="mailto:info@babgoc2008.org"> <span style="text-decoration: none;">info@babgoc2008.org<br /> </span></a>Website: </span><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" > <a title="http://www.bali2008.com/" style="color: rgb(12, 94, 178); text-decoration: none;" href="http://www.bali2008.com/"> http://www.bali2008.com</a></span></p> </blockquote></td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /> </td> </tr></tbody> </table> <p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p>Prince Edward R. Ragasahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16787668844616063896noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512038595027100992.post-65907285585776689812008-02-15T23:52:00.000-08:002008-02-15T23:54:37.227-08:002018 Asian Games<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">The </span><b style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">2018 <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asian_Games" title="Asian Games">Asian Games</a></b><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;"> (also known as the </span><i style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">XVIII Asiad</i><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">) is the largest sporting event in </span><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asia" title="Asia">Asia</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> and is governed by </span><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic_Council_of_Asia" title="Olympic Council of Asia">Olympic Council of Asia</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">. The selection process yet begin, however several countries already announced their interest in bidding this Games.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><h2 style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span class="mw-headline">Potential bids</span></span></h2><h3 style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;"><span class="mw-headline"><span class="flagicon"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Flag_of_Vietnam.svg" class="image" title="Flag of Vietnam"><img alt="Flag of Vietnam" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/21/Flag_of_Vietnam.svg/22px-Flag_of_Vietnam.svg.png" class="thumbborder" border="0" height="15" width="22" /></a></span> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanoi%2C_Vietnam" class="mw-redirect" title="Hanoi, Vietnam">Hanoi, Vietnam</a></span></h3> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">After bowed out in a bidding to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India" title="India">India</a> for <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_Asian_Games" title="2014 Asian Games">2014 Asian Games</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam" title="Vietnam">Vietnam</a> are looking forward to hosting the 2018 event in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanoi" title="Hanoi">Hanoi</a>. Nguyen Hong Minh, vice president of Vietnam Olympic Committee said they have credibility in hosting the big events after successful organized the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2003_Southeast_Asian_Games" title="2003 Southeast Asian Games">2003 Southeast Asian Games</a> and also <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asia-Pacific_Economic_Cooperation" title="Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation">APEC</a> meeting in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/November_2006" title="November 2006">November 2006</a>. Minh added the 11 years span between <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007" title="2007">2007</a> and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018" title="2018">2018</a> will allow the improvement of country's sport infrastructure.</p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;"><a name="Manila.2C_Philippines" id="Manila.2C_Philippines"></a></p> <h3 style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;"><span class="editsection"></span><span class="mw-headline"><span class="flagicon"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Flag_of_the_Philippines.svg" class="image" title="Flag of the Philippines"><img alt="Flag of the Philippines" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/99/Flag_of_the_Philippines.svg/22px-Flag_of_the_Philippines.svg.png" class="thumbborder" border="0" height="11" width="22" /></a></span> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manila%2C_Philippines" class="mw-redirect" title="Manila, Philippines">Manila, Philippines</a></span></h3> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">The <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippine_Olympic_Committee" title="Philippine Olympic Committee">Philippine Olympic Committee</a> (POC) plans to bid for the 2018 Asian Games in the capital city of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manila" title="Manila">Manila</a>. According to POC Chairman Robert Aventajado, this is not far from reality if the country can acquire the right funds for the games. Aside this, the country has successfully hosting the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southeast_Asian_Games" title="Southeast Asian Games">Southeast Asian Games</a> in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2005_Southeast_Asian_Games" title="2005 Southeast Asian Games">2005</a> and will host again in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2019_Southeast_Asian_Games&action=edit" class="new" title="2019 Southeast Asian Games">2019</a>.</p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;"><a name="Singapore" id="Singapore"></a></p> <h3 style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;"><span class="editsection"></span><span class="mw-headline"><span class="flagicon"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Flag_of_Singapore.svg" class="image" title="Flag of Singapore"><img alt="Flag of Singapore" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/48/Flag_of_Singapore.svg/22px-Flag_of_Singapore.svg.png" class="thumbborder" border="0" height="15" width="22" /></a></span> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore" title="Singapore">Singapore</a></span></h3> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">The <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Sports_Council" title="Singapore Sports Council">Singapore Sports Council</a> is considering bid to host the 2018 Asian Games after the city-nation had secure several mega sporting events like <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formula_One" title="Formula One">Formula One</a> and will host the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_Southeast_Asian_Games" title="2013 Southeast Asian Games">2013 Southeast Asian Games</a>. The country also on a bid for <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010_Youth_Olympic_Games" title="2010 Youth Olympic Games">2010 Youth Olympic Games</a> and in the development of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Sports_Hub" title="Singapore Sports Hub">Sports Hub</a> which expected to be open in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011" title="2011">2011</a>.</p> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;"><a name="Dubai.2C_United_Arab_Emirates" id="Dubai.2C_United_Arab_Emirates"></a></p> <h3 style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;"><span class="editsection"></span><span class="mw-headline"><span class="flagicon"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Flag_of_the_United_Arab_Emirates.svg" class="image" title="Flag of the United Arab Emirates"><img alt="Flag of the United Arab Emirates" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cb/Flag_of_the_United_Arab_Emirates.svg/22px-Flag_of_the_United_Arab_Emirates.svg.png" class="thumbborder" border="0" height="11" width="22" /></a></span> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dubai" title="Dubai">Dubai</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Arab_Emirates" title="United Arab Emirates">United Arab Emirates</a></span></h3> <p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">President of Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), Sheikh Fahad Al-Sabah said <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dubai" title="Dubai">Dubai</a> is considering to bid for 2018 event. Previously, Dubai is bidding for <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_Asian_Games" title="2014 Asian Games">2014 event</a>, however they withdrew because "not seriously considering this matter".</p>Prince Edward R. Ragasahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16787668844616063896noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512038595027100992.post-74800536938457470272008-02-15T23:18:00.000-08:002008-02-15T23:55:35.523-08:002018 ASIAN GAMES POSIBLE AYON SA POCPlano ng Philippine Olympic Committee na mag-alok para maidaos sa Pilipinas sa 2018 ang Asian Games.<br /> <br />Ayon kay POC Chairman Robert Aventajado � hindi malayong mangyari ito kung makakalikom ng kinakailangang pondo para sa nasabing palaro.<br /> <br /> Tatlong bilyong dolyar ang sinasabing ginastos ng Doha Qatar para maidaos sa kanilang bansa ang 15th Asian games.<br /> <br />Ang nasabing pondo ay ginugol sa pagpapagawa ng mga bagong sports facilities gaya ng Olympic size swimming pool, state-of-the-arts track and field at makabagong sports complex.<br /> <br /> Inaasahan naman na mananalo ang India sa susunod na Asian Games kaya sinabi ng POC na marapat lang na tayo na ang sumunod.<br /> <br />Noong 1952, idinaos sa India ang Asian Games at noong 1954 ay sa Pilipinas ginawa ang 2nd Asian Games kung saan humakot ang mga pinoy athletes ng 14 gold, 14 silver at 17 bronze.Prince Edward R. 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