Thirty-one years ago today, on October 16, 1994 (September 12, 1994 lunar calendar), the 12th Hiroshima Asian Games came to a close. On October 16, 1994, athletes from Asian countries who had fought hard for 15 days could finally wash away the dust tonight and enjoy the carnival night carefully prepared by the host - the closing ceremony of the 12th Asian Games. During the Asian Games, the national anthem of the People's Republic of China was played 137 times in the Hiroshima stadium, and the bright five-star red flag was raised 289 times. The Chinese delegation, who had achieved competition results and a bumper harvest of spiritual civilization, will return to the motherland with full honors. Once again, the Chinese athletes proved that they maintained their position as the leaders of the Asian sports world. The Koreans were also very happy today, because they once again surpassed Japan and took the second place with four gold medals. The five Central Asian countries that broke into the Asian Games for the first time also gained a lot, with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan entering the third tier with 25 and 10 gold medals respectively. In total, the Asian Games broke 25 world records 44 times in swimming, shooting, weightlifting and other events, and tied 1 world record. In addition, 133 Asian records were broken and 245 Asian Games records were rewritten. The establishment of these new records marks another great progress in Asian sports in the past four years. At the closing ceremony, Fahd, president of the Olympic Council of Asia, gave the Fahd Cup named after his father to the most outstanding delegation of the Asian Games this year, the Chinese delegation. When Wu Shaozu, president of the Chinese Olympic Committee, took the trophy, the Chinese athletes were jubilant. South Korean marathon runner Hwang Yong-joo won the "Best Style Cup" for his tenacity. "The warm reception of the people of Hiroshima has made the 12th Asian Games an exciting event," Fahd said in his speech. He added: "These young people who represent the future of Asia have come together to increase friendship through sports. I believe this will contribute to the achievement of lasting world peace." Hiroyuki Furuhashi, chairperson of the Hiroshima Asian Games organizing committee, also said: "I believe that through this event, the slogan'Harmonious Asia 'has become a reality, and all people have enjoyed this joy." Fahd took over the Asian Games flag handed back by the mayor of Hiroshima and solemnly handed it over to the mayor of Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. The 13th Asian Games will be held in Bangkok in four years, and many athletes will solemnly meet tonight: See you in Bangkok in four years. At the closing ceremony, Hiroshima citizens also performed group gymnastics titled "Joy", "Celebration" and "Farewell".