Ceremonies and identity
- How did the opening ceremony work?
- What did the 2009 Games emblem mean?
- What music and cultural performances were used?
Hong Kong, December 2009
2009 East Asian Games Archive
The sports, venues, results and legacy of Hong Kong's 2009 East Asian Games.
Why this site exists now
A useful subject guide, with its history stated plainly
This domain previously served the official website of the Hong Kong 2009 East Asian Games. The current site is an independent historical reference, not an official archive or organising body.
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5 sections · 25 focused answers
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Games overview
- How did the East Asian Games fit regional sport?
- What was the 2009 Games schedule?
- What were the 2009 East Asian Games?
03
Legacy and research
- How much did the Games cost?
- How should old sports results be cited?
- What happened to the East Asian Games?
04
Sports and results
- How can I verify an athlete's result?
- What happened in football at the 2009 Games?
- Which Hong Kong performances stood out?
05
Venues
- Can former Games venues be visited today?
- How was Victoria Park used?
- What happened at Hong Kong Stadium?
From the reference
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- East Asian Games History and How the 2009 Edition Fit the Series The Hong Kong 2009 edition was the fifth of six East Asian Games held between 1993 and 2013—a nine-nation sub-regional series dissolved by the OCA and replaced by the East Asian Youth Games.
- Complete List of 2009 East Asian Games Venues Mapped to Sports The complete official venue list for the 2009 East Asian Games, mapping each of the 22 sports and both ceremonies to its competition site in Hong Kong.
- What Role Did Hong Kong Stadium Play in the 2009 East Asian Games The role of Hong Kong Stadium in the 2009 East Asian Games, which hosted football matches but not the opening ceremony, distinguishing 2009 use from present operations.
- How Victoria Park Was Used During the 2009 East Asian Games Victoria Park hosted temporary beach volleyball and street basketball courts for the 2009 East Asian Games, requiring significant overlay to convert the public space.
- Which Hong Kong Venues Were Built or Upgraded for the 2009 East Asian Games Several Hong Kong venues were built or upgraded for the 2009 East Asian Games, with works funded separately from the organising committee's operating budget.
- Can You Visit the Former 2009 East Asian Games Venues in Hong Kong Today Most 2009 East Asian Games venues remain public sports facilities, but current access conditions require verification through official operator channels.
- 2009 East Asian Games Archive: Definitive Guide to Hong Kong 2009 The definitive source-led guide to the 2009 East Asian Games Archive: what happened at Hong Kong 2009, how to verify results, and where to find official records.
- 2009 East Asian Games Sports Results and Medal Records Hub The official sports and results hub for the 2009 East Asian Games: 22 sports, medal records sourced from result books, and guidance on interpreting rankings and event-level data.
- 2009 East Asian Games Legacy, Cost and Archive Research Hub The hub for researching the 2009 East Asian Games legacy, cost, governance history, and archival records, separating documented outputs from claims.
- Which 22 Sports Were Contested at the 2009 East Asian Games The official 22-sport programme contested at the 2009 East Asian Games in Hong Kong, drawn from the final result book and distinct from earlier provisional lists.