China News Agency, Hangzhou, May 3 (Qian Chenfei) On May 3, the Olympic Council of Asia and the Hangzhou Asian Organizing Committee held a joint press conference in the form of remote connection at the main venue in Kuwait and the Hangzhou branch respectively, announcing that The first stop of the "Fun Run for the Hangzhou Asian Games" will be launched in Kuwait in early May.

  Since the 15th Asian Games in Doha in 2006, "Fun Run" has become an important publicity campaign specially created by the Olympic Council of Asia for the host city of each Asian Games.

In May 2018, "Welcome to Jakarta · Palembang Asian Games Fun Run" China started running on the "most beautiful runway" in Hangzhou Binjiang, letting Hangzhou people feel the charm of "Fun Run" for the first time.

In May 2021, with the approval of the Olympic Council of Asia, the "Asian Games Walk to Ten Cities" event will promote fun running, Asian Games publicity, and Asian Games song singing to various places.

  At the press conference, Hussein Musallam, Director-General of the Olympic Council of Asia, Chairman of FINA, and Secretary-General of the Kuwait Olympic Committee, introduced the overall plan of the "Fun Run for the Hangzhou Asian Games" and the arrangements for the first stop of the Kuwait Station.

It is reported that the event was hosted by the Olympic Council of Asia and undertaken by the Kuwait Olympic Committee. The first stop was selected in Kuwait, the headquarters of the Olympic Council of Asia.

At present, the impact of the global new crown pneumonia epidemic continues. The purpose of this event is to convey the spirit of fraternity, solidarity and cooperation, so that everyone can personally participate in and experience the Asian Games and share the joy of the Olympic Games.

  At present, more than ten national and regional Olympic committees have signed up to participate in the "Hangzhou Asian Games Fun Run" activity.

  Hussain Musallam said: “We not only invite the participation of every Asian Games host country and every national (regional) Olympic committee, but also hope to deliver a healthy and active lifestyle through the event. A fun day for families, we encourage friendship and solidarity and bring people of all ages together to share in the Asian Games." (End)