Top 5 Unique Facts About The Asian Games Torch
Eternal flame from India The flame is flown from India because India is the first host to the Asian Games on 1951. the flame is taken from the National Dhyan Cand Stadium in New Delhi where the first ever Asian Games was held. The torch is pass down symbolically by Indian Olympic Association President to the head Indonesian Asian Games committee as a symbol of the spirit that keeps on living. 2.The flame is must kept alive The flame is treated with special treatment and must kept alive until it has arrived into Indonesia. It even has a special plane and a special tinder box filled with gas fuel which can last for about 10 hours. 3.The torch is escorted five fighter jet The flame of the torch is guarded by five jet(for safety reasons) and has landed on Yogyakarta flawlessly. 4. The eternal flame in Mrapen A.K.A on of Indonesia's pride After the flame has arrived it is later combine w...