Jakarta (VNA) – Indonesia’s relevant agencies are making the final touches to the ASIAD2018 village in Kemayoran, Jakarta, as the 18th Asian Games (ASIAD 18) istaking place in August.

Riky Johansah, whois a manager of the ASIAD 2018 village, said the village will have cafes,marts, karaoke bars, and healthcare rooms in service of participating athletes.

Around 1,000security guards will be deployed to ensure safety for the village in fear thatathletes could become a target of terror attacks.

With more than14,000 enclosed apartments, the village is expected to accommodate 10,000athletes, who can take a 40-minute bus trip to the main stadium.

The ASIAD 18 will draw 15,000 athletes and coaches from 45 sport delegationscompeting in 40 sports, 67 disciplines and 463 events. More than 30,000volunteers will support the event.

The Games willfeature 32 Olympic sports in a bid to help athletes prepare for the 2020 TokyoOlympics. Competitions of 38 sports will be broadcast live.

The Games will takeplace in Jakarta and Palembang from August 18 to September 2, 2018.

Indonesia hosted theASIAD in 1962 and the Southeast Asian Games in 2011. -VNA