
The Asiad cauldron is lit during the opening ceremony of the 15th Asian Games at the Khalifa Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Dec.1, 2006.(Xinhua Photo)
Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the Emir of the State of Qatar declared open the 15th Asian Games on Friday.
Doha is the first city in the Arab region to host the Asiad.
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