Chinese city of Guangzhou succeeds Doha as host of the 16th Asian Games . Spectacular fireworks launches beginning of the 15-day event . China seeking to continue its winning run from four years ago with team of 15 members . It will be the largest Games since the first in Shanghai in 1949 with 476 gold medals on offer .
Chinese city of Guangzhou succeeds Doha as host of the 16th Asian Games . Spectacular ceremony launches beginning of the 15-day competition . China seeking to continue its winning run from four years ago with team of 1,454 members . It will be the largest Games since the first in Delhi in 1951 with 476 gold medals on offer .