Sailors gear up for Asian Games in Xiangshan

Sailors from 17 countries and regions prepare for the upcoming Hangzhou Asian Games in Xiangshan county, Ningbo. [Photo/Ningbo Daily]

Sailors from all over Asia are busy making last-minute preparations for the sailing competition of the 19th Asian Games that will kick off in Xiangshan county, Ningbo on Sept 21.

The sailing events of the Asian Games are scheduled to take place at the Ningbo Xiangshan Sailing Center from Sept 21 to 27. Sailors from 17 countries and regions will compete for 14 medals in the week-long competition. The 14 events include six men's events, six women's events, and two mixed events. Six matches are also qualifiers for the 2024 Olympic Games.

All competing sailors have arrived at the venue for their final preparations.

Sailors make final preparations at the Ningbo Xiangshan Sailing Center, the venue for sailing events at the 19th Asian Games. [Photo/Ningbo Daily]

The Ningbo Xiangshan Sailing Center in Xiangshan county, Ningbo will host fourteen sailing events during the Hangzhou Asian Games. [Photo/Ningbo Daily]