These 10 moments have encapsulated the spirit, determination, and extraordinary performances of athletes from all over Asia at the Hangzhou Asian Games.

Performers for A Celebration of Lotus and Osmanthus, showcasing China's rich tradition of farewell, at the closing ceremony of the Hangzhou Asian Games on Oct 8. [Photo by Ni Yanqiang/hangzhou.com.cn]

A digital torchbearer runs across the Qiantang River during the opening ceremony of the 19th Hangzhou Asian Games on Sept 23. [Photo by Zhu Haiwei and Li Zhenyu/hangzhou.com.cn]

48-year-old Uzbek athlete Oksana Chusovitina advances to the vault finals in the women's gymnastics competition on Sept 25. [Photo by Xu Yan and Yu Biyin/hangzhou.com.cn]

Chinese diver Yang Hao delivers a stellar performance in the men's 10m platform diving finals on Oct 4. [Photo by Ni Yanqiang and Xu Huiwen/hangzhou.com.cn]

China's Zhang Yufei embraces Japanese swimmer Rikako Ikee after respectively clinching gold and bronze medals in the women's 50m butterfly swimming finals on Sept 29. [Photo by Ni Yanqiang and Zhu Haiwei/hangzhou.com.cn]