Frugal Asian Games Handing Over High Score Answers (Hangzhou is ready)

The footsteps of the Hangzhou Asian Games are getting closer and closer. The seats in the venue, which have been used for 17 years, continue to be on duty. The water circulation system in the swimming pool can save about 90000 tons of water per year... These frugal measures embody the host's craftsmanship and ingenuity.

Simplicity, safety, and excitement are the requirements for hosting the Hangzhou Asian Games. Simplicity is not simple, frugality is also wonderful. From the planning of venue renovation and new construction, to the recycling and reuse of a piece of paper and a pen, the pursuit of excellence in big strokes, and the careful consideration of small details, we have delivered a high score answer sheet for "running the Asian Games frugally.".

Venue construction

Can be changed or not built, make the most of things

The competition venue is an important carrier of events and an important section that reflects the concept of organizing competitions. According to the principle of "can be changed but not built", the 56 competition venues for the Hangzhou Asian Games, except for 12 newly built venues, are all renovated or temporary venues, and all 31 training venues are also renovated venues.

The Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center National Museum Wall Ball Stadium, located in Xiaoshan District, was temporarily renovated from the original 4D exhibition hall of the Hangzhou International Expo Center, embodying the concept of "simplicity" everywhere. Choosing recyclable synthetic materials, reducing the use of natural marble and wood, and using existing facilities and equipment as much as possible... While utilizing existing resources, the venue construction team also adopts a new construction method - first making all construction materials into "material blocks" that meet the load-bearing and size requirements of the venue elevator, and then transporting them to the venue for assembly. "It is easy to build and can be quickly disassembled after the competition to restore the original function of the exhibition hall," said the venue manager.

Not only that, the principle of "borrowing but not renting, renting but not buying" is also upheld throughout the competition related facilities and equipment.

The Hangzhou Shangcheng Sports Center Stadium undertakes multiple matches for the men's and women's football teams at the Asian Games. During the venue renovation process, it was tested that more than 13000 seats in the stands and the sun film ceiling have been in good condition even after 14 years of use. After cleaning and maintenance, they will continue to be preserved, saving nearly 8 million yuan.

The China Light Textile City Sports Center Gymnasium, located in Shaoxing City, will host some volleyball matches for the Asian Games. The venue has been renovated according to the principles of "minimal changes in architectural layout, high utilization of architectural space, and low renovation costs". The athlete's room has only added bathing facilities, and the audience seats have only undergone necessary cleaning. All sound-absorbing panels, sound amplification systems, flag raising systems, and night scene floodlighting equipment on the main venue walls should be left. Laying volleyball match specific adhesive on the original floor of the gymnasium can save nearly 10 million yuan in costs. After the game, the volleyball and basketball courts can be converted, achieving multiple uses for one venue.

At the Track Cycling Gymnasium in Jieshou Township, Chun'an County, Hangzhou, there is an oval shaped wooden track surrounding the venue, with a surface layer made up of 374 imported red pine trees. The detachable wooden racetrack, like 2277 seats, is leased. The audience seats, flag raising control system, standard clock system, etc. in the venue are not permanent devices. By calculation, the renovation of the venue saved over 10 million yuan in costs.

The Asian Games require a certain amount of capital investment, but without large-scale demolition and construction, achieving full utilization of resources can also make the competition beautiful. Spending money on the cutting edge, the Hangzhou Asian Games has put the concept of simple competition into practice.

Event operation

Recycling and meticulous budgeting

In the Hangzhou Asian Games Village, some details are eye-catching: the toiletries distributed in the accommodation rooms are made of environmentally friendly fabrics with waterproof properties; The wardrobe is a hanger prepared for guests, made of wheat straw; In licensed retail stores, the low-carbon version of the mascot reduces unnecessary cardboard box packaging and only retains the image hang tag, showcasing a minimalist style

Such examples can be seen everywhere. In addition to supporting facilities, venue operations also embody the concept of simplicity——

The Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Swimming Pool, equipped with facilities such as a competition pool, diving pool, and warm-up pool, has a water storage capacity of over 10000 tons. However, the swimming pool does not require changing water during the competition and can remain clean and clear. The uninterrupted water circulation system in the venue allows the pool water to circulate through the pool wall outlet every day and then re-enter the pool. The system will also automatically add disinfectant based on the detection results. By calculation, the venue can save about 90000 tons of water per year.

The Hangzhou Fuyang Aquatic Sports Center is the venue for rowing and kayaking events at the current Asian Games. Looking around the workspace, whether it's a printer, computer, or desk, there are traces of usage. "These are all borrowed," said a staff member of the operation team of the Fuyang Aquatic Sports Center in Hangzhou. With the support of the local finance bureau, a batch of office equipment was allocated through "coordination and leasing" in the early stage, and a batch of furniture, appliances, and conference room systems were also borrowed, which is expected to save costs of 7 to 8 million yuan.

In the "Action Plan for Improving the Asian Games without Waste" released in February this year, the concept of frugal competition management was refined into specific requirements: the recycling and utilization rate of materials during the Asian Games should not be less than 50%; Do not use disposable paper cups and reduce the purchase of disposable signing pens; Reducing paper waste and promoting the use of renewable paper have become conscious actions of participants in the Asian Games.

Persist in resource conservation and strictly control the cost of organizing competitions. The operation of the competition is carefully planned, and more resources are invested in optimizing services and strengthening guarantees.

In the Xiangshan Campus of Ningbo University of Finance and Economics, relevant departments coordinated to use vacant summer dormitories as a volunteer home for the competition, which saved millions of yuan in costs alone. The clean and tidy "sea view room", fully equipped multifunctional area, and rich and colorful entertainment activities have created a warm residence for volunteers. "The service was very good, giving me a feeling of going home," volunteer Wang Yiling said.

The Hangzhou Asian Games Organizing Committee cleverly implemented "subtraction" measures, demonstrating confidence and confidence, and adding extra points to the exciting competition.

The concept of frugality

National Action, Not Only During Games

The Culture and Sports Center of Zhejiang University of Technology is the competition and training venue for the handball event at the Hangzhou Asian Games. Previously, due to the floor rebound rate not meeting the requirements of the competition, it was necessary to lay more professional sports flooring.

Throwing away a wooden floor that has only been in use for 4 years would be a waste. A relay started from here: with the coordination of relevant departments, the floor was first protected and dismantled, and then sent to Fenkou Middle School in Fenkou Town, Chun'an County, Hangzhou for the renovation of the school's stadium.

Simplify the competition, not just during the competition. The reuse of flooring reflects the long-term considerations of the Hangzhou Asian Games. According to the principle of "being the Asian Games during the competition and the city after the competition", the concept of frugality will also be extended to the "second half of the article" of the Asian Games.

The planning and design of the Asian Games esports venue in Gongshu District, Hangzhou not only meets the requirements of esports competitions, but also takes into account comprehensive functions such as ball games, cultural performances, exhibitions, etc; The Shaoxing Keqiao Yangshan Climbing Center venue, developed and constructed from abandoned mines, will become a youth climbing and learning base after the competition; After the Hangzhou Asian Games, the village will be transformed into a large community and become a home for many ordinary citizens

Frugality not only helps to efficiently utilize resources, but also becomes a conscious action for more people——

The newly emerged old clothes recycling booths in Hangzhou West Station, Canal Square and other places have attracted the attention of many citizens. The old clothes that have been uniformly recycled by the platform are sorted by the staff according to the fabric, and after double disinfection, they are cut neatly, removed from the stitches, and turned into fabric that enters the machinery and equipment. Eventually, they become cushions and are placed in high traffic scenic spots such as West Lake, Canal, and Asian Games Park for athletes, spectators, and tourists to rest and sit down.

The Daping Business District, located in Gongshu District, Hangzhou, has become a great place for many citizens to relax after tea and dinner. There used to be some industrial enterprises gathered here. Nowadays, the old factory building has transformed into a cultural district, attracting a plethora of visitors. "I used to think this was just an abandoned factory building, but with a little renovation, it became a great place for everyone to relax." Citizen Liu Wenlong, who was taking photos here, said that an embedded basketball park has also been built under the overpass, and I want to come and play on weekends.

Space reshaping and reconstruction have injected new vitality into the old neighborhood. The preparation of the Asian Games is closely linked to urban development and the daily lives of citizens, adhering to the principle of serving the people and promoting inclusive sharing. Hangzhou welcomes visitors from all directions to the Asian Games with comprehensive consideration and careful preparation.