The upcoming 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou will be the first in history to propose the concept of intelligent sports management, showcasing China’s cutting-edge digital technology development. It will feature the pioneering “1+6” integrated digital sports service platform, the first 5G-Advanced 10-gigabit network in reality, and the seamless integration of overseas “e-wallets” within the country.

On September 13th, the robot dog was performing inspection work inside the Hangzhou Asian Games logistics center.
“One screen” grasps the “full picture” of the Asian Games
Step into the Hangzhou Asian Games Information Technology Command Center, and on a smart big screen, a continuous stream of numbers gathered in real-time from various venues, events, and activities of the Hangzhou Asian Games keeps jumping.
“Hangzhou Asian Games will build the first ‘1+6’ large-scale sports event information technology command platform, providing digital support for hundreds of thousands of staff and volunteers during the games,” said Xu Weihua, the Information Technology Commander of the Asian Games and Deputy Mayor of Hangzhou. He also mentioned that the Information Technology Command Center is the “nerve center” of the Hangzhou Asian Games.

On the afternoon of September 18th, Alerio Conna, the Chief Information Technology Officer of the International Olympic Committee, visited the Hangzhou Asian Games Information Technology Command Center. (Image from the official website of the Hangzhou Asian Games)
According to the introduction, the Hangzhou Asian Games has built a main command platform (ITCC) + six special platforms, including the Communication Security Special Platform, Network Security Special Platform, Radio Security Special Platform, Digital Event Management Special Platform, Digital Participation Special Platform, and Digital Spectator Special Platform, based on the requirements of “safety, intelligence, and practicality”. It is committed to advancing the planning, construction, operation, management, and strong support of high-quality Asian Games event information systems, timing and scoring, communication networks, radio, network security, information technology equipment and facilities.
“Based on the millions of real-time data and information generated during the event operation, through the analysis of these data, we can comprehensively grasp the real-time status of information technology operation, accurately alert potential issues, and quickly locate the nodes of failures,” said ‘Xu Weihua’.
The Chief Information Technology Officer of the International Olympic Committee, Ari Lario Konna, said that the Hangzhou Asian Games made history by using cloud computing. The core systems of the event and the broadcasting were fully migrated to the cloud, laying a solid foundation for the digitalization of large-scale sporting events.
“10 times faster than 5G” becomes a reality
From Hangzhou Asian Games Village to Olympic Sports Center, you can enjoy the panoramic view of the Qiantang River. Currently, the world’s first 5G-Advanced (also known as 5G-A or 5.5G) 10-gigabit network demonstration route has been implemented in this area, and a full range of naked-eye 3D applications has been tailored for the Asian Games.

This is a photo taken by a drone at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center on June 28th, 2023. It shows the swimming pool and the sports arena.
“Watching football matches in 3D without glasses makes you feel like you are there, as if the football is about to fly out of the screen!” Mr. Li, a resident of Hangzhou, told reporters after the experience. The more powerful network has increased his expectations for this year’s Hangzhou Asian Games.”
According to the introduction, 5G-Advanced is the evolution and enhancement of 5G, achieving a 10-fold increase in network capacity. “This project further enhances the network capabilities of 5G, enriches the application scenarios of 5G, and accumulates important experience for the formulation of 6G standards and the implementation of technology,” said Ouyang Bo, technical expert of the General Administration of Sport of China and Chief Engineer of the IT Department of the Asian Games Organizing Committee.
Hangzhou Asian Games Information Technology Command Center Deputy Commander Shi Xiongwei stated that based on 5G-Advanced network intelligent technology, it is possible to predict and monitor the network equipment of venues that need to be prioritized during the Asian Games, achieving “pre” evaluation of security and “quick” response during the event.
Mobile Payment Becomes the “Universal Language”
Only using one Alipay payment code, you can seamlessly serve customers from all around the world. A small snack shop by the West Lake has set a small goal for itself: “Sell 2000 servings of Hangzhou specialty snacks to global tourists during the Asian Games.”
The opening of the Hangzhou Asian Games is approaching, with a large number of overseas athletes, spectators, and tourists arriving in China. So far, overseas visitors using 10 different foreign wallets can conveniently scan and pay with local e-wallets, providing this service to over 175 million consumers in Southeast Asia and East Asia.

The picture shows foreign tourists using electronic payment software in Hangzhou. (Photo provided by the interviewee)
On September 17th, a group of over ten overseas wallet company leaders visited Hangzhou for “inspection” and expressed their expectations for expanding future cooperation. “We look forward to providing services to more global users during the Asian Games,” said a representative from a Malaysian electronic wallet company.
The Hangzhou Asian Games has built bridges, showcasing China’s unique advantages in payment technology and promoting the application of related technologies on a larger scale. Industry insiders believe that the Hangzhou Asian Games has pioneered the support of overseas wallets in international large-scale sporting events, further promoting interconnectivity in mobile payments in Asia.
During the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta, Prince Ahmad, who was the President of the Olympic Council of Asia at the time, stated, “Achieving the ‘Smart Asian Games’ will be the biggest challenge for Hangzhou, and it will also mark the beginning of a new era.”
“The Hangzhou Asian Games has achieved the ‘first landing’ of multiple cutting-edge digital technologies, which will provide references for the safe and intelligent operation of subsequent major sports events, as well as opportunities and platforms for the accelerated application of Chinese technology and products,” said Xu Weihua.