 | Asian Games '98: Chinese gymnasts won the Team gold medal at the 13th Asian Games in Bangkok Tuesday, Dec. 8, 1998. click to open  |
 | Asian Games '98: China's Liu Xiuhua took the first weight-lifting gold medal at the 13th Asian Games in Bangkok Monday, Dec. 7, 1998. It is China's first gold medal at the event. click to open  |
 | Asian Games '98: Chinese athletes marching into the opening ceremonies of the 13th Asian Games at Hua Mark Stadium in Bangkok Sunday, Dec. 6, 1998. [Xinhua Photo] click to open  |
 | Asian Games '98: China's Liu Xiuhua took the first weight-lifting gold medal at the 13th Asian Games in Bangkok Monday, Dec. 7, 1998. It is China's first gold medal at the event. click to open  |
 | Asian Games '98: China's Shan Ying waves a flag as she celebrates on the medal podium after her win in the Women's 100 meters freestyle at the 13th Asian Games in Bangkok Monday, Dec. 7, 1998. She powered to victory in an outside lane and finished in 56.20 seconds. [AP Photo] click to open  |
 | Asian Games '98: A Thai model, center, is being helped by colleagues after collapsing on the ground during the opening ceremonies of the 13th Asian Games at Hua Mark Stadium in Bangkok Sunday, Dec. 6, 1998. click to open  |
 | Asian Games '98: Chinese swimmers preparing for the Asian Games on Sunday (Dec 6th 1998). click to open  |
 | Asian Games '98: The opening ceremonies of the 13th Asian Games at Hua Mark Stadium in Bangkok Sunday, Dec. 6, 1998. click to open  |
 | Asian Games '98: Japan's Naoko Takahashi won the first gold medal of the 13th Asian Games on Sunday (Dec 6th 1998), winning the women's marathon race in a stunning Asian record time. click to open  |
 | Asian Games '98: King of Thailand lights the torch, as the Asian Games will start in 2 days. click to open  |