As it happened: Asian Games 2014 Closing Ceremony

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The Asian Games wrapped up on Saturday with China dominating the gold-medal count and North Korea stealing the limelight.

As the final events played out ahead of the closing ceremony, China had won 151 gold medals - well ahead of the 79 won by host South Korea and the 47 golds that went to Japan. All told, 14 world records were set during the games, which brought together more than 9,500 athletes from 45 countries. More than 40 Asian records also fell.

"These numbers show the development of sports in the region," said Sheik Ahmad al-Fahad al-Sabah, president of the Olympic Council of Asia. "Everybody was satisfied with the success and the level of the games."

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