Technicians check for faults during a technology exercise staged by Asian Games organisers ©Hangzhou2022

Technology experts have carried out the first "full process emergency" drill at the Gongshu Canal Sports Park Stadium in preparation for the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games.

The exercise was supervised by the broadcast and information technology department and is expected to be the first of a series of regular drills in the build up to the rescheduled Games next September.

"Through the repeated simulation of the actual practice during the event guarantee period, we can master the fault handling process and troubleshooting method during the event to ensure that the related work can be completed in a proper and high-efficiency manner during the event guarantee period of the Asian Games and Asian Para Games," drill chief commander Hao Tingan said.

The practice was carried out by the Special Support Team for the Games.

Drills involved seven areas of technology including operation of the computerised Asian Games Information Service, failure of intercoms, and problems with online computer connections.

The 'Special Support Team' will carry out exercises every month to make sure the technology runs smoothly during the rescheduled Asian Games ©Hangzhou2022
The 'Special Support Team' will carry out exercises every month to make sure the technology runs smoothly during the rescheduled Asian Games ©Hangzhou2022

Organisers claim all exercises in fault location, troubleshooting and repair were conducted within time limits specified by the Organising Committee.

This will be a monthly event.

"The emergency drill aims at cultivating the capacity of the special support team of the Asian Games, inspecting the whole support system, and testing the established business process and IT supporting system," organisers said.

The Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games were originally to take place this year but were postponed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and have been rescheduled.

They are now expected to open on September 23, 2023.