Sporting venues in my eyes: The award winners
There are 57 venues being prepared for the 19th Asian Games and 4th Asian Para Games. The organizing committee of the Games has divided them into 10 categories and called on netizens to vote for their favorites.
Here are the winners:
Shaoxing Keqiao Yangshan Sport Climbing Center is the most characteristic venue. It looks like a cocoon when viewed from above. The design is inspired by fabric as the textile industry is Shaoxing's pillar industry. [Photo/zj.gov.cn]
The Fuyang Water Sports Center is the most environmentally friendly venue. The design is inspired by the green mountains and lush waters in Fuyang district. Grass and flowers grow on the venue's roof. Thirty gold medals for the rowing, canoe sprint and canoe slalom competitions will be given away here. [Photo/hangzhou2022.cn]
The Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium is the most popular venue. It will host the Games' opening ceremony, closing ceremony, as well as the track and field competitions. [Photo/zj.gov.cn]
The Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Aquatic Sports Arena has been voted as the smartest venue. It will host the basketball, swimming, and diving competitions. [Photo/zj.gov.cn]
The Zhejiang Normal University Xiaoshan Stadium has been voted the most academic venue. It looks like a cube covered with waterfalls. [Photo/zj.gov.cn]