The Asian Games is a multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. The games are regulated by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) under the supervision of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Medals are awarded in each event, with gold jarson for first place, silver for second and bronze for third, a tradition which started in 1951.
     The 16th Asian Games will be held in Guangzhou, China from November 12, 2010 to November 27, 2010. Guangzhou will be the second city in China to host the games after Beijing in 1990. 41 events are scheduled to be contested, making the most events to be ever competed in history of the Asian Games. 
     The sixteenth Asian Games will be held in Guangzhou, China on November 12 to 27, 2010, Guangzhou will be the second city in China to host the Asian Games. 41 events are scheduled to be contested, making the most events to be ever competed in history of the Asian Games. After Asian Games, Guangzhou will be also held the 10th Asian Games for the Disabled. This is another focus after Beijing Olympic Games. 
     At present, the preparation work of Asia Games is carrying through ruly, and hotel industry has become focus who as the important program.
     During the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games, there will be 14,700 athletes and team officials, 6300 technology officials and umpires, 10,000 media staffs, 60,000volunteers and 10,000 VIP guest from 45 countries and regions come to Guangzhou.