The year 2014 that will see the 17th Asian Games in Incheon has begun.  Covering the continent of 45 countries and 4.5 billion people, the Asian Games is one of the biggest and most prominent international sporting events in the world.  The Incheon Asian Games will be held from September 19 through October 4, 2014, and is expected to see the participation of some 9,000 athletes competing in 36 sports.  Although North Korea remains the sole country not to confirm participation yet, the organizers are holding hopes high for its participation and expect to welcome all 45 nations that are members of the Olympic Council of Asia, the main international body for the Asian Games