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Asian Games caldron lit to mark official start

The 13th Asian Games caldron erupts with fire after being set alight during the Dec. 6 opening ceremony at the Hua-Mark stadium in Bangkok. The ceremony marked the official start of the regional version of the summer Olympics. The Bangkok Games will last until Dec. 20.

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Rehearsal held for Bangkok Asian Games opening ceremony

Rehearsals for the opening ceremony of the 13th Asian Games get under way at the Hua-Mark stadium in Bangkok on Dec. 1, with the official mascot Chai-Yo taking center stage. The Bangkok Games are scheduled for Dec. 6-20. Some 9,300 athletes and officials from 41 countries will participate in the games.

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Asian Games caldron lit to mark official start

The 13th Asian Games caldron erupts with fire after being set alight during the Dec. 6 opening ceremony at the Hua-Mark stadium in Bangkok. The ceremony marked the official start of the regional version of the summer Olympics. The Bangkok Games will last until Dec. 20. ==Kyodo