Incheon 2013 • the Asian Indoor-Martial Arts Games : "Youthful Celebration, Passionate Asia"

Incheon 2013 

4th Asian Indoor-Martial Arts Games

Slogan: "Youthful Celebration, Passionate Asia"

Host city: Incheon, South Korea

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Macau 2007 • the 2nd Asian Indoor Games

The 2nd Asian Indoor Games were held in Macau, China

26 October - 3 November 2007

Most events of the games took place at the Macao East Asian Games Dome.

Significance of the 2nd Asian Indoor Games Emblem

The shining sun is adopted from the emblem of the Olympic Council of Asia and symbolizes the enthusiasm, charm and cohesion of Asian people. Two Chinese characters make up the rest of the emblem. Two yellow strokes form the Chinese character for “people,” thus reflecting the concept of humanity. Two blue horizontal strokes form the Chinese character “two,” signifying the Second Indoor Asian Games. Two green vertical strokes represent two healthily growing trees, embodying the commitment of Macao to environmental protection and to the healthy growth of an Asian sports culture.

Together, these six simple strokes produce the image of a house, symbolizing the “indoor” games. This bright, simple, yet elegant emblem represents the overall culture of Macao – characterized by its immense vigor, diversity and unified support of the 2007 2nd Asian Indoor Games soon to be held in our region.

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The concept of "Mei Mei" derives from the wild migratory Black-faced Spoonbills which come and perch in Macao every year. "Mei Mei" soars high into the sky, symbolizing that Macao opens new paths with endless innovative spirit, and also represent the youthful, boundless and ground-breaking force of the Asian Indoor Games. As this migratory bird has been chosen to be the mascot, "Mei Mei" not only shows her energy of flying high, but also encourages Macao citizens to participate in the Macao 2007, 2nd Asian Indoor Games.

Bangkok 2005 • the 1st Asian Indoor Games

The 1st Asian Indoor Games were held in Bangkok, Thailand

November 12 -19, 2005.

Mascot

The blue and athletic elephant was named Hey and the yellow and plump one was Há. They were to convey the meaning of amusement, merriment and relaxation, thus in a way reflecting the natures of the Asian Indoor Games a great deal.

Astana - Almaty 2011 — the 7th Asian Winter Games: Logo, Mascot & Medals

Logo:

The drawing of the logo resembles that of the wheel of a nomadic araba cart. In heraldic art a wheel is a symbol of eternal movement, both in space and time. Reflecting the idea of constant development, the logo symbolizes creative dynamism of life.

The symbolic of a wheel is affinal to that of a circle, and according to the ancient beliefs it expresses the idea of the God of the Sun revolving around the Earth.

Therefore, the logo is a solar sign and holds the radiant energy of the luminary that gives life and wellbeing.

The entire color combination (the contract of cold blue and warm red color) refers to the “excitive gamma” which increases the perception of dynamics and emotional uplift. The blue color symbolizes freedom and the space of endless opportunities, as well as concentration and purpose which are intrinsic to sport. The red color symbolizes indomitable aspiration to victory, passion and the fever of competition. The combination of these two colors carries the idea of union of ice and flame which reflect the spirit of the Asiad – the heat of emotions amid snow and ice. The red shining sun on top is the essential element of the emblem of all Olympic Asian Games.

Motto:

“Unity of Purpose – Unity of Spirit!”

This motto of the 7th Winter Asian Games symbolizes unity of the spirit of sporty Asia, single purpose in achieving unity and friendship among the nations and countries. This motto manifests that Kazakhstan remains faithful to the Olympic ideals.

Mascot:

Snow leopard - IRBY

1. In the modern world Snow leopard a long time ago was fixed as one of the main symbols of power and greatness of independent Kazakhstan. It is well known, that one of main purposes of mascot is to reflect the unique spirit of that place where games will take place.

2. Mascot is a part of general corporate identity of Asiad and it should fit into general context of all visual materials organically. So, it is difficult to find more suitable image, than a leopard with it's native elements - snow tops.

3. Mascot by all means should symbolize values of modern Olympic movement, and the snow leopard has all basic characteristics of true Olympian: strength, boldness, endurance and nobleness.

4. In the modern world sport mascot necessarily reflects traditions of people, their history and the important cultural codes. So, the leopard is a multiple-valued and rich symbol.

As you known, zoomorphic images functioned as means of modeling the world in culture of nomadic civilization. In mythological ideas of Scythians leopard was the defender of justice, "it as the supreme judge, observed the events from divine height". Also the leopard frequently represents itself as divine defender of arbor vitae, being, thus, a symbol of protection space order, the guarantor of stability of a universe, that is associated with the basic ideas of Olympic movement.

Etymology of name
The name mascot should be authentic to the character and it's cultural cods. And also should be easy and positively identified in trance - language interpretation. Besides, the name should have harmonious typographic structure as it is also a part of corporate identity of Asian Winter Games-2011.

One more important aspect of the name of mascot and artistic realization of it's appearance - onomastic and anatomic childish anthropomorphism (proportions of a body of the child, the big head, a smile, the humanized sight directed on the spectator, and a name sounding as a pet name of the kid). It helps to mascot rise sympathies of all types of an audience.

According to the foresaid tasks, the word "IRBYS" was accepted, as one of the most well known international names of a snow leopard. And then it was reduced up to a pet name IRBY - in Latin transcription IRBY.

The phonosemantic analysis determines the following main characteristics of name IRBY: good, cheerful, pure, courageous, bright, safe. All this associations in the best way help to create an interesting character, and also guarantee the positive attitude to it.

Characteristic
For courageous, dexterous and hardy IRBY snow - is native elements and sport - is a way of life. Strong, graceful, full of energy, it is very friendly and does not imagine the life without movement and communication.

Legend
Snow leopard by name IRBI lives in high mountains.

Nobody can compete with IRBI in dexterity, strength and endurance. Most of all IRBI likes to play: to play in snow, to jump on rocks, and always creates various entertainments, only not to sit on a place. But, unfortunately, on high mountain peaks there is nobody to play with- only shy argali, and proud eagles, but IRBI is very sociable and friendly. Once IRBI has heard that in the most important cities of its country - in Astana and Almaty - there is a great holiday under the name Winter Asian Olympic Games, on which will come the same courageous, strong and hardy people, as snow leopards from different countries.

"I shall find friends there", - was glad IRBI and began his journey...

Medals:

The winner medals of the 7th Winter Asian Games 2011 were designed and manufactured by the Kazakhstan Mint under the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The quality, design and weight of the medals have excelled all the awards in the history of the Asian Games. The medals were approved by the Olympic Council of Asia. There will be 69 medal sets in 11 sport disciplines.

Astana-Almaty2011.kz — the Official website

Astana - Almaty 2011 — Torch Relay • Flame of coming victories!

Torch Relay • Flame of coming victories!

Astana - Almaty 2011 — Stamp & Related Logo

Astana - Almaty 2011

the 7th Asian Winter Games

The Kazakh post has issued a series of stamps commemorating the 7th Asian Winter Games which will be held in Astana and Almaty, Kazakhstan from 30 of January to 6 of February 2011.

19 Nations and 550 athletes will take part in 11 sport competitions containing alpine skiing, bandy, biathlon, cross-country skiing, figure skating, freestyle skiing, ice hockey, short track speed skating, ski jumping, ski orientating and speed skating. The Government of Kazakhstan allocated much for construction and renovation of the sports facilities for the games, including the Medeo skating and bandy rink and the Shymbulak skating area to the south east of the city.

The stamps illustrate the emblem of the 7th Asian Winter Games, ski jumping, figure skating and freestyle skiing.

Muscat 2010 — the 2nd Asian Beach Games

Muscat 2010 "Together We Shine"
the 2nd Asian Beach Games
Muscat, Oman | 8 - 16 December 2010.
{2nd Asian Beach Games Muscat 2010 Facebook Page by MABGOC}

Mascot: Tohr, Hubara & Turtle

Muscat 2010 | II Asian Beach Games — the Official Website

The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA)

Symbol:
The OCA symbol is a bright sun in red with 16 rays and a white circle in the middle of the disc of the sun. The OCA Symbol shall be the sole property of the Council and cannot be used without the prior consent of the President OCA.


Emblem:
The OCA logo was officially approved and adopted during the 25th OCA GA held in Doha on 2nd of December 2006.The Council shall have its own Logo which will be as follows:The logo of the council will be a bright sun in red with 16 rays and a white circle in the middle of the disc of the sun encircled by the Asian Dragon and Falcon with the Olympic Rings beneath followed by the text Olympic Council of Asia.

The Logo of the OCA represents the OCA’s personality of a “highly dynamic and challenging person”; a “Universal peaceful citizen” and a “Passionate Champion”

The Dragon, found in East & South East Asia represents: Good fortune, abundance, success, power, courage, nobility, versatile and dynamic.

The Falcon, found in the mountainous regions of Himalayas, South and Central Asia and also a big hobby in West Asia represents: Precision, grace, strength, loyalty, vision, speed, athletic and endurance.

Motto: “Ever Onward”

Flag:
The Flag of the Council will have a white background with no border. In the centre it will have a bright sun in red with 16 rays and a white circle in the middle of the disc of the sun encircled by the Asian Dragon and Falcon with the Olympic Rings beneath followed by the text Olympic Council of Asia.

Former Flag (before 2006)

Olympic Council of Asia Official website
Olympic Council of Asia Flag from crwflags.com

Incheon 2014 — the 17th Asian Games

The 2014 Asian Games, officially known as the XVII Asiad, is the largest sporting event in Asia governed by Olympic Council of Asia (OCA).

September 19 – October 4, 2014
Incheon, South Korea


Emblem: Shape of latter "A", the first letter of "Asia", with a shining sun at its upper left, it symbolising the Asian people holding hands in the sky.

Motto: Diversity Shines Here

Mascot:
The three Harbor seals [Phoca vitulina stejnegeri], known as "Barame", "Chumuro" and "Vichuon", means wind, dance and light in Korean language, is in accordance with the theme of main venue. Insular Harbor Seal commonly found in Baengnyeong Island. According to the organisers, the mascot was chosen as symbolic to the future peace between South Korea and North Korea.





Stadia:
Main Stadium: Incheon Asiad Main Stadium
Capacity 70,000-72,000 (for 2014 Asian Games)
30,000 (after)





Former Logo (before November 2010) :



Fan Logo (by designfloma.com) :


Official Website: http://english.incheon2014ag.org

2014 Asian Games from en.wikipedia.org
INCHEON - 2014 Asian Games / XVII Asiad from skyscrapercity.com
Incheon 2014 Asian Games from skyscrapercity.com