Follow the 15th Asian Games torch relay excitement
- Qatar: Sunday, October 15 - 2006 at 12:05
- PRESS RELEASE
The public across the world are able to track the 15th Asian Games Torch Relay by clicking on the 'Follow The Flame' icon on the 15th Asian Games Doha 2006 website www.doha-2006.com.
The relay, the longest torch relay in Asian Games history, is presently in Busan, after arriving in the South Korean city from New Delhi, India on Friday. The torch will visit 15 countries and regions and travelling more than 50,000kms in 55 days.
Surfers will be able to watch hi resolution photos at the end of each day's relay activities on the website. They will also enjoy the thrill of the 3 minutes high definition video highlights available via SNTV showcasing a summary of the arrival of the Flame and the cultural performance by "Taste of Qatar" troop everyday.
The Doha 2006 torch next visits the Philippines, Japan, China, Macau, China, Hong Kong, China, Indonesia, Thailand, IR Iran and the five Gulf Cooperation Council states including Oman, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Bahrain.
Arriving in Qatar from Bahrain at Al Shamal Port on 25 November, Qatari residents representing 67 countries and regions will carry the Flame through Al Zubara, Dukhan, the Inland Sea, Al Wakra, Al Khor community and Doha before it enters Khalifa Stadium on 1 December 2006 at the Opening Ceremony to ignite the flame and officially start the Games.
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Posted by Janeta Novakovic, Assistant News Editor



