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{{Infobox games
| name                = V East Asian Games
| logo                = HongKong2009EAG.svg
| size                = 200
| caption             =
| motto               = Be the Legend<br>({{lang|zh-HK|創造傳奇一刻}})
| host_city           = [[Hong Kong]]
| teams               = 9
| athletes            = 2,377
| events              = 262 events in 22 sports
| opening             = December 5, 2009
| closing             = December 13, 2009
| opened_by           = [[State Councilor]] [[Liu Yandong]]
| athlete_oath        = [[Li Ching (table tennis)|Li Ching]]
| judge_oath          = [[Au Yeung Kwok Kei]]
| torch_lighter       = [[Lee Lai Shan]]<br>[[Wong Kam-po]]<br>[[Cheung King Wai]]<br>[[Hannah Wilson]]<br>[[Chan Hei Man]]
| stadium             = [[Hong Kong Cultural Centre]] (Opening)
                        [[Hong Kong Coliseum]] (closing)
| previous            = [[2005 East Asian Games|Macau 2005]]
| next                = [[2013 East Asian Games|Tianjin 2013]] 
}}
{{Chinese
|s=2009年东亚运动会
|t=2009年東亞運動會
|p=Èr líng líng jiǔ nián Dōngyà yùndònghuì
|j=ji6 ling4 ling4 gau2 nin4 dung1 ngaa3 wan6 dung6 wui2
}}
The '''2009 [[East Asian Games]]''', officially known as the '''V East Asian Games''', was an international [[multi-sport event]] that hosted by [[Hong Kong]], between 5 December and 13 December 2009. A total of 2,377 athletes from 9 [[east asia|East Asian]] national competed in 262 events in 22 sports.<ref name="kmt">Kuomintang official site. "[http://www.kmt.org.tw/english/page.aspx?type=article&mnum=112&anum=7341 KMT.org.tw] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110513140626/http://www.kmt.org.tw/english/page.aspx?type=article&mnum=112&anum=7341 |date=2011-05-13 }}." ''Chinese Taipei Wins God Medal in Men’s 400-Meter Relay.'' Retrieved on 2010-01-24.</ref> It was the biggest sporting event ever held in the territory.<ref name="kmt" />

== Organisation ==

=== Bid ===
In 2003 [[Hong Kong]], [[Chinese Taipei]] and [[Mongolia]] entered the bidding process as potential host cities for the 5th East Asian games.<ref>People.com.cn. "[http://english.people.com.cn/200308/01/eng20030801_121419.shtml People.com.cn] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110605124648/http://english.people.com.cn/200308/01/eng20030801_121419.shtml |date=2011-06-05 }}." ''Hong Kong to Bid for 2009 East Asian Games.'' Retrieved on 2010-01-24.</ref> Mongolia subsequently withdrew. On 3 November 2003 at a meeting in [[Macau]], [[Hong Kong]] was selected as the host.<ref name="bid">Lcsd.gov.hk. "[http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/dept/annualrpt/2003/en/leisure-05.php Lcsd.gov.hk] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081204025023/http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/dept/annualrpt/2003/en/leisure-05.php |date=2008-12-04 }}." ''East Asian Games 2009.'' Retrieved on 2010-01-24.</ref>

June 2004 saw the formation of the Preparatory Committee for the Hong Kong East Asian Games, chaired by [[Timothy Fok]], president of [[Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong]].

=== Costs ===
On 13 January 2006 the [[Legislative Council of Hong Kong|Legislative Council]] had approved the government spending of [[Hong Kong dollar|HK$]]123 million for the games.<ref>Legco.gov.hk. "[http://www.legco.gov.hk/yr05-06/chinese/fc/fc/papers/f05-40c.pdf Legco.gov.hk] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607070416/http://www.legco.gov.hk/yr05-06/chinese/fc/fc/papers/f05-40c.pdf |date=2011-06-07 }}." ''財務委員會討論文件.'' Retrieved on 2010-01-24.</ref> The total expenditure for the games is estimated to be HK$240 million. The estimated total revenue is also HK$240 million, including HK$123 million government funding, HK$43 million from ticket and merchandise sales and HK$74 million from cash sponsorship.<ref name="stancost">The Standard HK. "[http://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_detail.asp?pp_cat=11&art_id=78333&sid=22738504&con_type=1&d_str=20090217&sear_year=2009 The Standard.com] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110604035513/http://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_detail.asp?pp_cat=11&art_id=78333&sid=22738504&con_type=1&d_str=20090217&sear_year=2009 |date=2011-06-04 }}." ''Olympic touches for East Asian fanfare'' Retrieved on 2010-01-25.</ref>

=== Venues ===
Source:<ref>{{Cite web |title=Competition venues for the 2009 EAG |url=https://www.police.gov.hk/offbeat/885/eng/n01.htm |access-date=2025-02-27 |website=www.police.gov.hk}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Hong Kong 2009 East Asian Games |url=https://www.lcsd.gov.hk/dept/annualrpt/2009-10/en/content/l_eastasiangames.htm |access-date=2025-02-27 |website=www.lcsd.gov.hk}}</ref>
* [[Kowloon Park Swimming Pool]]: Aquatics (Swimming, Diving)
* [[Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground]]: Athletics, Bodybuilding, Cycling (Indoor Cycling)
* [[Queen Elizabeth Stadium]]: Badminton, Table-tennis
* [[Hong Kong Coliseum]]: Basketball, Volleyball
* [[Western Park Sports Centre]]: Basketball, Wushu (Taolu, Sanshou)
* [[Hong Kong International Trade & Exhibition Centre]]: Bowling, Cue Sports, DanceSport
* [[Gin Drinker's Bay]], Kwai Chung: Cycling (BMX)
* Public Roads in the [[New Territories]]: Cycling (Road Cycling)
* [[Hong Kong Stadium]]: Football, Rugby Sevens
* [[Siu Sai Wan Sports Ground]]: Football
* [[King's Park, Hong Kong|King's Park]] Hockey Ground: Hockey
* [[Shek Kip Mei Park]] Sports Centre: Judo, Taekwondo
* Shatin Rowing Centre: Rowing
* [[South China AA Sports Complex]]: Shooting<ref>{{cite news|url=http://orientaldaily.on.cc/cnt/news/20091206/00176_004.html|script-title=zh:東亞運甩甩漏香港丟架|date=6 December 2009|access-date=7 January 2019|newspaper=Oriental Daily News|publisher=Oriental Press Group|location=Hong Kong|language=zh-hk}}</ref>
* Hong Kong Squash Centre: Squash
* Aberdeen Tennis and Squash Centre: Squash
* [[Hong Kong Park]] Sports Centre: Squash
* [[Victoria Park (Hong Kong)|Victoria Park]] Tennis Centre: Tennis
* [[Lai Chi Kok Park]] Sports Centre: Weightlifting
* [[Stanley, Hong Kong|Stanley]] Main Beach Water Sports Centre: Windsurfing

[[Image:HongKong2009EAG.svg|thumb|right|150px|Fireworks emblem]]

=== Emblem ===
During the [[2005 East Asian Games]] in [[Macau]], a competition was held to determine the logo for the 5th East Asian Games. On 11 July 2005 a [[fireworks]] emblem, designed by Clement Yick Tat-wa, was selected. The design makes reference to the five [[Olympic rings]], and the sparkling fireworks symbolise the energy of athletes striving to fulfill their potential and to achieve sporting excellence.<ref>East asian games.hk. [http://www.2009eastasiangames.hk/en/about/emblem.html East asian games.hk] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090729082554/http://www.2009eastasiangames.hk/en/about/emblem.html |date=2009-07-29 }} ''Design concept.'' Retrieved on 2010-01-25.</ref>

=== Slogan ===
A slogan contest was held at the [[Asian Games]] in 2006 and the winning suggestion was "Be the Legend" ({{zh|t=創造傳奇一刻|j=cong3 zou6 cyun4 kei4 jat1 hak1}}); fitting well with the ideals of athletes reaching their potential and achieving legendary victories. This slogan was submitted by secondary school student Choi Sau-chu (蔡秀珠).<ref>HKsportsworld.com. "[http://www.hksportsworld.com/sub_index.php?cat=8&id=2286&order=14 HKsportsworld.com] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110711172150/http://www.hksportsworld.com/sub_index.php?cat=8&id=2286&order=14 |date=2011-07-11 }}." ''創造傳奇一刻 - 體現香港大都會魅力.'' Retrieved on 2010-05-31.</ref> The event song is ''[[You are the Legend]]'' ({{zh|t=衝出世界|j=cung1 ceot1 sai3 gaai3}}).<ref>[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/200902/16/P200902160208.htm Hong Kong 2009 Hong Kong gears up for 2009 East Asian Games] - official press release. Accessed 2009-06-25. [https://web.archive.org/web/20090925030601/http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/200902/16/P200902160208.htm Archived] 2009-07-25.</ref>

=== Mascot ===
[[File:HK CWB Victoria Park 2009 East Asian Games Sport Mascots Dony and Ami 1.JPG|thumb|Dony and Ami at [[Victoria Park (Hong Kong)|Victoria Park]]]]
"Dony" ({{zh|t=東仔|j=dung1 zai2}}) and "Ami" ({{zh|t=亞妹|j=ngaa3 mui6}}), carrying the motifs of a flaming torch and the [[Lion Rock]], were the mascots of the Games.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.2009eastasiangames.hk/mascot/en/character.html |title = EAG  |access-date=2009-12-06 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090307003849/http://www.2009eastasiangames.hk/mascot/en/character.html |archive-date=2009-03-07 }} EAG Mascot</ref>

=== Stamps ===
A set of "Heartwarming Stamps" were released in March and another set was available in August while commemorative stamps were issued on the opening day of the event, 5 December.<ref>[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/200905/20/P200905200192.htm Hong Kong 2009 East Asian Games: 200 days to go!] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090527092250/http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/200905/20/P200905200192.htm |date=2009-05-27 }} - official press release</ref>

== Countdowns ==

=== One year ===
The 1 year countdown to the 2009 East Asian games began with [[Chief Executive of Hong Kong|Hong Kong Chief executive]] [[Donald Tsang]] inaugurating a special countdown clock in [[Hong Kong Cultural Centre]] on 5 December 2008.<ref name="1yearcount">East asian games.hk. "[http://www.2009eastasiangames.hk/en/news/pressrelease.html?id=75 East asian games.hk] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090625115359/http://www.2009eastasiangames.hk/en/news/pressrelease.html?id=75 |date=2009-06-25 }}." ''The Community Celebrates the Start of the One-year Countdown to the Hong Kong 2009 East Asian Games.'' Retrieved on 2010-01-24.</ref> The ceremony was also attended by chairman of the East Asian Games planning committee [[Timothy Fok]] and heads of delegations of the nine countries. The countdown clock is based on the Mascot "Dony". The [[Cantonese]] version of the theme song ''[[You are the Legend]]'' was also performed for the first time by 30 Hong Kong singers including [[Alan Tam]].<ref name="1yearcount" /> Representatives of the [[District Councils of Hong Kong|Hong Kong 18 district councils]] were also present.<ref name="1yearcount" /> For the 300-day countdown, 24 athletes were invited to sing the theme song at the Alan Tam [[Hacken Lee]] concert.<ref>East asian games.hk. "[http://www.2009eastasiangames.hk/en/news/pressrelease.html?id=98 East asian games.hk] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090625115404/http://www.2009eastasiangames.hk/en/news/pressrelease.html?id=98 |date=2009-06-25 }}." ''The 300-day countdown to the Hong Kong 2009 East Asian Games.'' Retrieved on 2010-01-24.</ref>

=== 200 days ===
A flower show was opened to the public on 13 May at [[Victoria Park, Hong Kong|Victoria Park]]. The show lasted 10 days featuring 60,000 pots of themed flower. Around 200 organizations from 20 countries participated in the show.<ref>Info.gov.hk. "[http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/200903/13/P200903130176.htm Info.gov.hk] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090325194650/http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/200903/13/P200903130176.htm |date=2009-03-25 }}." ''Hong Kong Flower Show opens today.'' Retrieved on 2010-01-24.</ref> The new [[Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground]] was opened on 19 May to celebrate the 200 days count down. A relay race was held between the [[Hong Kong police|HK police]], [[Hong Kong Immigration Department|HK immigration department]], [[Leisure and Cultural Services Department|Leisure and Cultural department]], [[Hong Kong Fire Service|HK Fire service]], [[Customs and Excise Department (Hong Kong)|Customs and Exercise department]], [[Hong Kong University of Science and Technology]] and [[Sai Kung District]] sports association.<ref name="Tseung">East asian games.hk. "[http://www.2009eastasiangames.hk/en/news/pressrelease.html?id=94 East asian games.hk] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090825004246/http://www.2009eastasiangames.hk/en/news/pressrelease.html?id=94 |date=2009-08-25 }}." ''Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground opens to celebrate EAG 200-day countdown.'' Retrieved on 2010-01-24.</ref> There was a [[dragon dance|dragon]] and [[lion dance]] performance and a [[tree planting]] ceremony.<ref name="Tseung" /> A [[cheerleading]] competition was also held.<ref>East asian games.hk. "[http://www.2009eastasiangames.hk/tc/events/cheerleading.html East asian games.hk] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090802000543/http://www.2009eastasiangames.hk/tc/events/cheerleading.html |date=2009-08-02 }}." ''香港2009東亞運動會校際啦啦隊比賽決賽.'' Retrieved on 2010-01-24.</ref>

== Torch relay ==
[[File:Hong Kong 2009 East Asian Games Torch Relay - 2009-08-29 14h51m48s IMG 7390.JPG|thumb|right|Swimmer Sherry Tsai holds the relay torch]]
{{main|2009 East Asian Games torch relay}}
A torch relay was held on August 29 as part of the 100-day Countdown. The relay held the theme "Light the way to the EAG".<ref name="ltorch1">Lcsd.gov.hk. "[http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/2009eagTorchRelay/en/index.php Lcsd.gov.hk] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100126195939/http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/2009eagTorchRelay/en/index.php |date=2010-01-26 }}." ''The Hong Kong 2009 East Asian Games 100-day Countdown cum Torch Relay.'' Retrieved on 2010-01-24.</ref> The torch is a curvy cylinder with a square top and round bottom. It resembles the [[horn (anatomy)|horn]] of an [[ox]] as 2009 is the [[Ox (zodiac)|year of the Ox]].<ref name="torchr">Lcsd.gov.hk. "[http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/2009eagTorchRelay/en/torch_relay.php Lcsd.gov.hk] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100126150009/http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/2009eagTorchRelay/en/torch_relay.php |date=2010-01-26 }}." ''Celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the People's Republic of China – The Hong Kong 2009 East Asian Games 100-day Countdown cum Torch Relay.'' Retrieved on 2010-01-25.</ref> They create the patterns of "Lucky Clouds" to put forward the concept of [[yin and yang]]. This also convey the message that Hong Kong is a place where the Chinese and Western cultures meet.<ref name="torchr" />

== Calendar ==
In the following calendar for the 2009 East Asian Games, each blue box represents an event competition, such as a qualification round, on that day. The yellow boxes represent days during which medal-awarding finals for a sport were held.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.2009eastasiangames.hk/en/sport/schedule.html|title=Schedule|author=Hong Kong 2009|date=27 November 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100310215304/http://www.2009eastasiangames.hk/en/sport/schedule.html|archive-date=2010-03-10|access-date=2009-12-08}}</ref>
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== Games ==
[[Image:East Asian Games Sign.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Sign to the 09 East Asian games]]

=== Opening ceremony ===
{{Main|2009 East Asian Games opening ceremony}}
[[State Councilor]] [[Liu Yandong]] graced the official opening ceremony on December 5, which featured an extensive firework display and a large scale music and dance performance at [[Hong Kong Cultural Centre]] section of [[Victoria Harbour]]. [[IOC President]] [[Jacques Rogge]] and some IOC members also attended the ceremony. [[Donald Tsang]], [[Chief Executive of Hong Kong]], in his speech said in part: "Through sport, we will celebrate the cultural diversity, friendship and indomitable spirit of our region. Hong Kong extends the hand of friendship to all our guests and visitors." Following this, the torch was brought into Victoria Harbour and the cauldron was lit, signalling the climax of the opening ceremony.

=== Sports ===
2009 East Asian Games featured 262 events in 22 sports (including 16 Olympics sports), a new record of East Asian Games history.
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* {{GamesSport|Aquatics|Events=50}}
** [[Swimming at the 2009 East Asian Games|Swimming]] (40)
** [[Diving at the 2009 East Asian Games|Diving]] (10)
* {{GamesSport|Athletics|Events=46}}
* {{GamesSport|Badminton|Events=7}}
* {{GamesSport|Basketball|Events=2}}
* {{GamesSport|Bowling|Events=12}}†
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* {{GamesSport|Cue sports|Events=8}}†
* {{GamesSport|Cycling|Events=10}}
** Road Cycling (3)
** BMX (2)
** Indoor Cycling (5)
* {{GamesSport|DanceSport|Events=12}}†
* {{GamesSport|Football|Events=1}}
* {{GamesSport|Hockey|Events=2}}
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* {{GamesSport|Judo|Events=18}}
* {{GamesSport|Rowing|Events=13}}
* {{GamesSport|Rugby sevens|Events=2}}†
* {{GamesSport|Shooting|Events=4}}
* {{GamesSport|Squash|Events=7}}†
* {{GamesSport|Table tennis|Events=7}}
* {{GamesSport|Taekwondo|Events=16}}
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* {{GamesSport|Tennis|Events=5}}
* {{GamesSport|Volleyball|Events=2}}
* {{GamesSport|Weightlifting|Events=15}}
* {{GamesSport|Windsurfing|Events=4}}
* {{GamesSport|Wushu|Events=19}}†
** Taolu (12)
** Sanshou (7)
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:''NB'': † = Non-Olympic sports

[[Image:EAG2009 closing17.JPG|thumb|right|200px|Live performance art dancers]]

=== Closing ceremony ===
{{Main|2009 East Asian Games closing ceremony}}
The closing ceremony took place on 13 December at [[Kowloon]] [[Hong Kong Coliseum]]. After the country entrances, the event featured a host of [[performance art]] section on stage and the transfer of the East Asian Games flag to the host of the next host [[Tianjin]].<ref name="sports163">Sports.163.com. "[http://sports.163.com/09/1213/23/5QEV765700051CAQ.html Sports.163.com] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091218024124/http://sports.163.com/09/1213/23/5QEV765700051CAQ.html |date=2009-12-18 }}." ''第五屆東亞運動會圓滿落幕 2013相約天津續傳奇.'' Retrieved on 2010-05-31.</ref> Three sections including Color, Flower and Ocean were on display along with a host of international popstars.<ref>Lcsd.gov.hk. "[http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/ppr_release_det2.php?id=2097 Lcsd.gov.hk] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110612025401/http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/ppr_release_det2.php?id=2097 |date=2011-06-12 }}." ''Feast of pop star talent for EAG closing ceremony.'' Retrieved on 2010-05-31.</ref>

=== Medal table ===
A total of 262 gold medals are presented in East Asian Games. The following table shows the Final Medal Tally of regions:<ref>[http://results.2009eastasiangames.hk/en/Root.mvc/Medals Info system] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091204155609/http://results.2009eastasiangames.hk/en/Root.mvc/Medals |date=2009-12-04 }}</ref>

{{Medals table
 | caption        = 
 | host           = HKG
 | flag_template  = flagIOC2team
 | event          = 2009 East Asian Games
 | team           = 
 | gold_CHN = 113 | silver_CHN = 73 | bronze_CHN = 46
 | gold_JPN = 62 | silver_JPN = 58 | bronze_JPN = 70
 | gold_KOR = 39 | silver_KOR = 45 | bronze_KOR = 59
 | gold_HKG = 26 | silver_HKG = 31 | bronze_HKG = 53 | host_HKG = yes 
 | gold_TPE = 8 | silver_TPE = 34 | bronze_TPE = 47
 | gold_MAC = 8 | silver_MAC = 9 | bronze_MAC = 12
 | gold_PRK = 6 | silver_PRK = 8 | bronze_PRK = 11
 | gold_MGL = 0 | silver_MGL = 4 | bronze_MGL = 16
 | gold_GUM = 0 | silver_GUM = 0 | bronze_GUM = 1
}}

== Participation ==
[[File:HK HongKongPark OlympicSqaure EAG Flags.JPG|thumb|Flags of nine countries and EAG in [[Hong Kong Park]] Olympic Square]]
All of the 9 [[East Asian Games Association]] (EAGA) that existed as of 2009 participated in the 2009 East Asian Games. [[People's Republic of China|China]] had the largest team, with 474 athletes.
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* {{TPE}} (250)
* {{GUM}} (107)
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* {{JPN}} (427)
* {{PRK}} (76)
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* {{KOR}} (325)
* {{MAC}} (179)
* {{MGL}} (97)
|}

== References ==
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== External links ==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20140724141016/http://www.2009eastasiangames.hk/ Official Site]

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