Tussle of rivals at Asian Games Incheon 2014

Winner of the Day (Pakistan team)

This article is written to support the Incheon Asian games 2014.

The Incheon Asian games with their slogan, “Diversity Shines here” proved to be the largest event supported by more than 45 countries spectators. Expat from all the participated countries rushed from far and near to support their teams in the Incheon Asian games in Korea. The interest and concern of the spectators is found always at its peak if a team has a match against their rivals. Pakistan India competitions always attract a large number of spectators from both countries and around the globe. Nobody wants to miss the opportunity to watch the tussle between the rival teams. It was a great day for the spectators of both countries to watch their heroes in action.

Pakistan Woman cricket team enjoying match with supporters

Pakistan took India in hockey league match at Seonhak stadium, Incheon. A large number of spectators from both countries especially from Pakistan revealed that they waited for this moment since long. This was a match with the largest number of spectators after the hosting Korea team matches.

Crazy supporters of Pakistan

Right from the first minute of the game the match was exciting, fast and full of entertainment. Spectators have different play cards and flags of their countries to support their teams. They were shouting, screenings and clapping for their teams, this is what makes the Pak-India match a worthy competition to watch. One of my friends from London who came to watch this match coated, “that if you love sports, you need to go and watch Pakistan-India match”.

Abid Yousaf , the man behind the play cards and excitement 

Excitement of the match increased every second and reached at its peak when Pakistan players pushed the ball into Indian goal post resulted in a field goal. The crowd roared with power brought their inside out. That was a memorable moment of my life. The enthusiasm, zeal and passion were at peak. 1-0 lead of Pakistan brought the match to more fast and furious actions from both sides. It seemed like a home ground of Pakistan because of large number of spectators.  The students with drums and patriotic slogans keep increased the moral of their team.  Pakistan team was supported by the players of  girls cricket team, squash and volley ball teams plus the hundreds energetic and bouncing scholars, workers and people from different fields of life.

Pakistan team in the field while supporters outside both were amazing to watch

10 minutes before the end of match India level the score 1-1, however just the other moment Pakistani shaheens took lead again, making the score 2-1. That was incredibly amazing to watch the players not only playing for themselves but for their countries and respect. The final whistle declared 2-1 victory for Pakistan. The Joy and celebrations of the spectators was worth watching, screaming, dancing, jumping with joy and happiness.

Yp, I along with many friends supported Pakistan

Indeed this was an amazing day of my life. I may never forget the warmth and worth of those moments. Yet many more to Come Pakistan have to face Malaysia in Semi final and India p\or Korea in the final. 

Long Live Pakistan 

First Gold medal for Pakistan Asian Games, Incheon 2014

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Pakistan women’s cricket team successfully defended their title by defeating Bangladesh team in Incheon Asian games cricket final match on September 25, 2014. They claim the first gold medal for Pakistan. Pakistan was the hot favorite team of the tournament since they were the gold medal winners at 16^th Asian games Gaungzhou, China.

It was a nice day for cricket in Incheon. A number of spectators make sure their presence to support their teams. Pakistan team captain Sana mir won the toss and elected to bat first. Marina Iqbal and Javeria Khan started their game very positively. However, Jahanara was successful with a breakthrough on a magic delivery to Javeria Khan who gave a simple catch to Salma khaton . Marina Iqbal and Bisma maroof played incredibly well to provide a strong base for a good target. Pakistan total was 35 when Marina Iqbal was stumped by the electrified Bangladesh keeper. However Pakistan team was successful to uplift their score. Bimsa left in 13^th over when Pakistan has 55 on score board followed by the skipper Sana Mir at 77. Bangladesh bowlers had a good come back by restricting Pakistan score and taking wickets at regular succession. At the end of 20 overs, Pakistan team was able to put a defendable score of 97/6. Bangladesh team was incredible with the bowling by hampering Pakistan team to 7. 

Just after the Pakistan bating was over, the weather was changed and huge clouds covered the sun followed by heavy rain.  Bangladesh batsmen were unable to open their accounts in the final match for gold medal in Incheon Asian games 2014. The unexpected entry of rain lead to ambiguous situation for both the teams. The rain stopped after an hour of heavy fall. Match officials restricted the target to 43 runs in 7 over for Bangladesh according to duck worth Luis system. It seemed an easy target for Bangladesh and their opening batsmen Ayasha Rehman and Rumana Ahamd proved it by providing a good start to their team. Bangladesh lose their first wicket at 13 when Ayasha Rehman was run out followed by another run out of Rumana ahamd. Pakistan team was very good at the field to defend their total bravely. Faranga Hoque tried to resist against Pakistan bowling attack, however she failed to struggle for long time as she was clean bowled by Sadia yousaf. After fargana, no Bangladeshi player entered into double figure. The last two overs were the most crucial overs to the match as well as the tournament. Bangladesh required just 10 runs in 18 balls while they have 4 wickets in hands. Nida dar and Sana mir shared the rest of wickets to give Pakistan an unbelievable victory.  Bangladesh was 38/9 at the end of 7^th over and lost to Pakistan by 5 runs.

The green shirts were able to defend their status of being Asian champions of cricket in the Asian games consecutively since 2010.

                                                                                                                                                

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All roads leads to Incheon

This blog is written to promote the Incheon Asian games 2014. the actual link is hereby given http://blog.incheon2014ag.com/incheon-fun/ 

The craze of Incheon Asian games are at its peak. The slogan of 2014 Incheon Asian games,” Diversity shines here” can be seen at its peak everywhere in Incheon metropolitan city. The opening ceremony of IAG was a well-organized event with successful stories of new records in different categories of Asian games. Just after the opening ceremony athletes are off to their respective fields. Al together 13000 athletes from 45 countries are competing each other for 439 gold medals.

To make it a more successful event, almost all organizations, volunteers, co-organizers, media personals and local people are playing their role. It can be seen by visiting all the venues that this is not just about games but also about the respect, culture promotion, values, peace and diversity among the Asian countries. Different stalls and booths are organized outside the main ASIAD stadium offering different experiences including Korean tourism Organization booth, Asian food festival, street activities and performances, Nantha, Pyeongchung Olympics 20018, SK telecommunication, Indonesian booth and much more. These booths offer tremendous opportunities of new experiences for the visitors. They are not only promoting themselves but at the same time playing a positive role in creating awareness about culture differences, foods, and advancement in technology, medicine and cosmetics. At the same time they share happiness and love by providing gifts and opportunity to stab traditional stuffs of Korea.

Being a visitor you will always get a warm welcome at every booth in main ASIAD stadium Incheon Asian games 2014. One of the most attractive booths is the one organized by the Korea tourism Organization. They offer different kind of experiences including wearing Hanbuk, get the traditional stamps, written your name on Korean traditional hand fan. They also gave traditional pouch as gift to all the visitors. Another worth mention chance they offer is the free massage where you can consult the massage experts and get a treatment as much as 10 minutes depending on the number of visitors. They offer different kinds of massages manually as well as with different machines. They also offer body scan for fats and muscles quantity, BMI and blood pressure and gave you report and advice (if you need any) at the spot. They have some good photo scenery to get some nice snaps alone as well as with your beloved ones. Beside the face masks as gifts they offer a cute gift which is basically a travelling card if you fill a short survey online before you leave the booth.

Next to KTO booth is the Pyeongchung 2018 winter Olympic booth that gave opportunity to get information about the preparation, games and venues of the Pyeongchung Olympics 2018. Different instruments are set to watch the astonishing winter games and to play off with them. The Indonesian booth offer unique opportunity to get knowledge about Indonesia, its life style and its preparation about the Asian games 2018 which will be held in Jakarta. The Asian food festival offer tremendous experience of making different foods including rice cakes, mandu and liquor. Different kinds of traditional games can be played at the Asian food festival. There are a number of attractions for the foreigners as well as the native Koreans which comprises of traditional wedding hall, taste of Korea having different traditional products, crafts and dinning arts,

Hanbuk wearing and traditional Korean life experience.

Beside many street performances in front of main ASIAD stadium, the most amazing K performance is offered by the Korea tourism organization is the world famous Nanta. Nanta is one of the most incredible nonverbal performances of Korea. The unifying element throughout the musical is the use of traditional Korean samul nori music, which in this case is performed with improvised instruments, such as cutting boards, water canisters and kitchen knives. This performance (30 minutes) is done in open air free of cost 03 times a day where it has a large number of spectators each time.

A passion, diversity, respect and assortment can be seen by visiting the IAG 2014 venues not only in the field but off the field as well.

     

Korean Youth Supports of Pakistan in the Incheon Asian games 2014

This article is written for the promotion of Incheon Asian games 2014. The link to the published article is  http://blog.incheon2014ag.com/pakistan-youth-iag/

The Incheon Asian games 2014 are at the verge of its start. All the preparations are almost done. The dream of shining the diversity, peace and friendship through sports is about to come true. About 18,500 volunteer are ready to play their role in making 2014 Asian games a successful event.I think it is a remarkable effort by the IAGC to introduce the volunteers in different categories for the smooth happening of the 17^th Asian games in Incheon city, Korea. Another amazing program by the IGAOC is the youth support program.

The Incheon City Hall has been managing Incheon Asian Game Youth Supporters since 2012 for successive hold of Incheon Asian Game. Youth supporters are organized by 44 teams that support 44 countries participating Asian game. Youth supporters are alleged to play their role in promoting 44 countries and encourage players from 44 countries and interact with other international people. Through these activities, they have to understand diverse cultures of Asia and develop global abilities, as a goal, they have to put their energies to make Incheon Asian game, a peaceful and united event.

Recently, I have got the honor to meet with Pakistan supporter’s team for the 2014 IAG. They are a team of 30 enthusiastic and energetic students, supporting Pakistan with high hopes of watching Pakistan with maximum medals. They have made great attempts to understand the traditions and culture of Pakistan prior to welcome and support the participating players of Pakistan in the Incheon Asian games 2014. They had a great event of culture exchange between the Korean national, Pakistan supporters and the Pakistani scholars supported by the student’s organization, the Pakistan students association of Korea (PSAK). They traveled together to explore the historical Gyeongbok palace, museum, and Seoul metro staff, ended their day with the payers and dinner in the Itaewon Islamic center.

Youth supporters are incredible in their ways of interaction, bringing together the Korean and Pakistani youth to promote the diversity and culture resemblance by understanding the traditions and norms of both countries. Pakistani scholars are always filled with passion and enthusiasm after listening to their national sports slogans like,”Dil Dil Pakistan” and Jeetay ga Bie Jeetay ga, Pakistan Jetay ga”., meaning that, “Pakistan lives in our hearts” and “Pakistan will wins always”. A great event was organized in the month of August for Pakistani and Chinese students along with Korean supporters of Pakistan and China to experience each other’s culture and enjoy mini sports like three legged race, tug of war, jumping rope, Tuho (Korean traditional game) and many others. The participants not only enjoyed the sports and cheering but also have fun in different quiz competitions to know each other’s countries and the Incheon Asian games 2014. This event was success because of the great no of participants from both countries     

14 of august was another successful event organized by the Pakistan Students Association, Korea to celebrate the independence day of Pakistan. Active participation from the youth supporters in this event was an admirable act to win the confidence and attention of the Pakistani youth in Korea. They presented the Mascots of 17th Asian Games to the worthy ambassador of Pakistan.  

The youth supports along the cooperation of the Pakistan student association (PSAK) are working hard to promote the Incheon Asian games and bring harmony to this era through their efforts. It is expected that more interesting events will be created to bring the youth of both nations to a common understanding to extend their positive role in upholding the culture and traditions of both the nations and make the 17^th Incheon Asian games a success. 

A day in Suwon fortress #SCF

Hwaseong is the wall surrounding the center of Suwon, the provincial capital of Gyeongi-do, South Korea. This fortress was built from 1794 to 1796 by King Jeongio of the Joseon to house and honor the remains of his father Prince Sado,   who had been murdered by being locked alive inside a rice chest by his own father King Yeongio after failing to obey the command to commit suicide. Located 30 kilometers (19 mi) south of Seoul and enclosing much of central Suwon, the Fortress includes King Jeongjo's palace Haenggung. The site was designated as a World Heritage site by the UNESCO in 1997. The Suwoncheon, the main stream in Suwon, flows through the center of the fortress.

It was a hot day to walk in the hwaseong fortress area exploring the beautiful and traditional sites of Suwon. At the entrance of the fortress we had the experience of traditional Korean archery. It was an amazing experience knowing that 220 years ago the soldiers used to practice it over here. It’s difficult to hit the target however a little help from the expert can help you pull right at the target. I hit 04 times right near the target in my 20 shots and thus won a prize that was announced for the winner by Suwon culture foundation. 

Hwaseong Fortress is an impressive structure from the latter part of the Joseon Dynasty. The fortress wall stretches for a total of 5.52km and has a great variety of military facilities that’s hard to find anywhere else. Four gates face each of the cardinal directions—Janganmun (north), Paldalmun (south), Changnyongmun (east), and Hwaseomun (west)—and the seven-arch style Sumun gates straddle the point where the nearby stream reaches the palace. Above the Sumun gates is a pavilion called Hwahongmun. he Suwon Hwaseong Fortress went through many turbulent times and damage, and in the battle of June 25th, many of the facilities became so damaged that they were deemed irreparable. Even though the fortress restoration initiative (1975-1979) restored many of the sites to their former glory, Paldalmun to Dongnamgakru (an area 491 meters in length) has still not been renovated. 

There are two ways you can enjoy the visit the hwaseong fortress either by walk or by the train. In my last visit I had fun with train while this time we travel by walk which was an incredible experience. The greenery with cool breeze around is always heart touching. Location of Hwahongmun was such an adorable that one must need to spend sometime under the shade of traditional rooms. Experience with the traditional small drum dance was another awesome moment of the day which can be enjoyed at the center for intangible cultural assets. The dance teachers are perfect in their profession. We learn Arrirang dance which the dance teacher said was the easiest one. However that was a fun which is multiplied by the reception of small drum as a gift from the center for intangible cultural assets.

We had a delicious dinner comprised of Qalbi with a lot of side dishes and specially arranged Pizza for the vegetarians. Thanks to the  Suwon cultural foundation (#scf ) for the awesome trip.

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