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Monday, December 7, 1998 Published at 11:52 GMT World: Asia-Pacific Thailand celebrates Asian Games' victories China has taken its first gold medals at the Asian Games in Bangkok. In the swimming events, Shan Ying won the women's 100-metre freestyle, while Zeng Qiling secured victory in the men's 100-metre breaststroke event. There was a Chinese win too in the women's weightlifting. Meanwhile, the hosts have been celebrating their first gold medals. A Thai cyclist won the men's Mountain Bike downhill race, while the Thai women's air rifle team secured gold with a record score. From the newsroom of the BBC World Service |
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