Opening ceremony of the 15th Asian Games
(Reuters)
Updated: 2006-12-02 09:50
A performer stands on a boat in the shape of the
Arabic letter "Qaf" in the "Sea of Life" sequence at the opening ceremony of the
15th Asian Games at Khalifa Stadium in Doha, on Friday. After years of planning
and billions of dollars in investment, the Asian Games officially opened in the
Qatari capital Doha with what is being billed as the most spectacular gala
ceremony ever seen, with more than 13,000 athletes from 39 countries and regions
angling for gold in 45 events. [AFP]
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