The torch relay for the 19th Asian Games started in Hangzhou on September 8, touring the cities of Huzhou, Jiaxing, Shaoxing, Ningbo, Zhoushan, Taizhou, Wenzhou, Lishui, Jinhua and Quzhou over the following days. It is due to return to Hangzhou on September 20 for the last leg. A total of 2,022 torchbearers will participate in the relay, ranging in age from 14 to 84 years old.

The Asian Games will feature a remarkable array of 40 sports, 61 disciplines and 481 thrilling events, all set to unfold across 54 magnificent competition venues.