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The torch relay for the Hangzhou Asian Games started on Sept 8 and will cover 11 cities in East China's Zhejiang province until Sept 20. On Sept 10, it arrived at its third leg, Jiaxing.

The Hangzhou Asian Games will open on Sept 23 and close on Oct 8, with its first gold medal to be decided on Sept 24. Soccer, volleyball and cricket competitions will start prior to the opening ceremony.