100 torch bearers to take part in torch relay of 7th Asian Games in Astana
18:48, 18 January 2011
ASTANA. January 18. KAZINFORM /Gulnara Zhandagulova/ 100 torch bearers will take part in the torch relay of the 7th Asian Games in Astana on January 30.
The Flame will arrive in the capital on January 29 at 5 p.m. On January 30 the relay will start from the memorial complex 'Kazakh Eli' at 12 p.m. and finish at the 'Astana-Arena' stadium at the moment of opening the Games.
The route of the relay has two stages. Total length is 15.4 kilometers. Total time is 3 hours. Total number of torch bearers involved in the torch relay is 100 people.
The square in front of the memorial complex 'Kazakh Eli' during the event will be closed on January 30 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
No restriction on movement of public transport will be imposed.