A place to remember

International donations beyond sporting competition include six handicrafts from the Malaysian delegation that hail from various regions and ethnic groups in the country, including a woven-rattan ball used for the sport sepak takraw and pinakol necklaces.

Malaysia delegation head Dato Chong Kim Fatt said these are intended to not only display his nation's diversity, but also its commitment to the Asian Games spirit.

"Similarly, sports embody the same values as handicrafts — dedication, perseverance and the pursuit of excellence," he said.