Simply the best

Chen said the Asiad has also perfectly combined art and technology, showcasing the beauty of Hangzhou's landscapes and technological confidence to the world.

"It can be said that the Hangzhou Asian Games is an important opportunity for the city to 'take off'."

"And the existing venues will also qualify to host other large-scale international tournaments, as well as the Olympics," Chen added.

Wei Jizhong, honorary life vice-president of the OCA, said: "The success of the Asian Games has provided the council with an opportunity to establish basic criteria for future Asian Games.

"We don't rank Games against one another on which was the best. But, in terms of the Games in China, I give it a mark of 99. Why 99? There is always room for improvement."

Wei further pointed out that over 60 percent of the National Olympic Committees (NOCs) participating in the Asian Games have won gold medals, while 85 percent have reached the podium.

"I also want to thank the volunteers for their effective work, day and night, which brought the Asian Games to a successful conclusion.

"In addition, due to venue restrictions, some spectators have cheered on athletes on the large screen outside the venue without tickets. I have participated in many Olympic and Asian Games, but the audience at the Hangzhou Asian Games impressed me the most," Wei pointed out.

More than three million tickets had been sold as of Saturday, generating more than 600 million yuan ($82.5 million) in revenue, according to Mao Genhong, chief spokesperson of the Hangzhou Asian Games.

"We have seen good attendances. The Games have had a prosperous social economic impact and are showing the prosperity of the sports sector," Mao said.