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|XVI Asian Games |
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|Logo of the 2010 Asian Games |
|Host city |Guangzhou, China |
|Motto |Thrilling Games, Harmonious Asia |
|Nations participating |45 |
|Athletes participating |9,704 |
|Events |476 in 42 sports |
|Opening ceremony |12 November |
|Closing ceremony |27 November |
|Officially opened by |Wen Jiabao |
|Athlete's Oath |Fu Haifeng |
|Judge's Oath |Yan Ninan |
|Torch Lighter |He Chong |
|Main Stadium |Haixinsha Island |

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