The 2022 Asian Games velodrome is to be open to the public from 9am to 5pm each day ©Hangzhou 2022

Organisers of the postponed Asian Games in Hangzhou are to make several venues available for public use.

The scheme has been launched under the banner "Enjoying the Dividends of the Asian Games".

It will allow local residents to watch events or take part in other organised sessions at a number of Games venues within the Chun'an Jieshou Sports Centre.

Local officials have introduced a website enabling individuals and social groups to make reservations online.

Chun'an Jieshou Sports Centre was to have staged cycling, triathlon and open water swimming events at the Asian Games before a postponement was announced at the beginning of May.

Organisers of a scheme called "Enjoying the Dividends of the Asian Games" are allowing the public to use Hangzhou 2022 venues ©Hangzhou 2022
Organisers of a scheme called "Enjoying the Dividends of the Asian Games" are allowing the public to use Hangzhou 2022 venues ©Hangzhou 2022

Hangzhou 2022 was postponed because of China's strict COVID-19 regulations.

The velodrome and courses for BMX, mountain biking and the road race will be open to the public free of charge or "at a low price" along with the venue planned for triathlon.

Binjiang Gymnasium, the venue which was assigned for badminton, was also opened to the public, along with outdoor basketball courts and running tracks.

The sporting venues of Hangzhou 2022 are expected to be used for fitness sessions, sports education, specialised training as well as sporting events.

It is also planned that they will be used for conventions, exhibitions and other events

Asian Games organisers have also announced that Chun'an Jieshou Sports Centre is likely to host some 15 events in the second half of the year.

The schedule is expected to include the a Chinese track cycling league, the Qiandao Lake road race and National Championships in triathlon.