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(Photo News) Athletes’ village opens

By Korea Herald

Published : Sept. 12, 2014 - 20:30

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The athletes’ village to be used during the upcoming Asian Games officially opened with a ceremony on Friday, a week before the start of the continental multisport competition. After a sneak preview for the media in late August, the organizers of the 17th Asiad in Incheon held the opening ceremony for the newly constructed facilities that will accommodate some 14,500 athletes and officials during the Sept. 19-Oct. 4 event. The athletes’ village is located in Guwol-dong in the central part of the city. According to the organizers, it’s about a 40-minute drive from Incheon International Airport and a 20-minute drive from the Main Media Center. (Yonhap) The athletes’ village to be used during the upcoming Asian Games officially opened with a ceremony on Friday, a week before the start of the continental multisport competition. After a sneak preview for the media in late August, the organizers of the 17th Asiad in Incheon held the opening ceremony for the newly constructed facilities that will accommodate some 14,500 athletes and officials during the Sept. 19-Oct. 4 event. The athletes’ village is located in Guwol-dong in the central part of the city. According to the organizers, it’s about a 40-minute drive from Incheon International Airport and a 20-minute drive from the Main Media Center. (Yonhap)

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