China won the men's basketball final as their surgical approach left Qatar always one step behind on the court. The Chinese led from the start and always had a cushion of more than three points to eventually run out 59-44 winners and reclaim the gold which they lost to Korea in Busan four years ago.

Sepaktakraw is preparing to launch an international offensive after having a stunning impact at the 15th Asian Games Doha 2006.

IR Iran's 55-year wait for an Asian Games medal in men's basketball ended in dramatic fashion when they staved off a spirited Jordan fightback to claim the bronze medal with an 84-78 victory at the Basketball Indoor Hall on Friday 15 December.

More than 40,000 people will fill Khalifa Stadium for the Closing Ceremony of the 15th Asian Games Doha 2006 - so arrive early to be sure you don't miss any of the show.

A magnificent spectacle at Khalifa Stadium will celebrate the success of Doha 2006 as Qatar bids farewell to the athletes and visitors who have lit up the 15th Asian Games.

IR Iran held a comfortable 43-32 lead half way through their bronze medal playoff match against Jordan.

Qatar's basketball players have the game of their lives later, taking on China for the gold medal at the Basketball Indoor Hall at 13:30. It is the best against the host - a dream final.

China successfully defended its Asian Games women's basketball title by comfortably beating Chinese Taipei 90-59 at Sport City on Thursday. A taller and more powerful Chinese team caused trouble for the smaller Chinese Taipei side in the early stages with China's Chen Nan, the tallest player on the court at 196cm, a constant threat under the ring.

Defending champions Korea beat China over four sets (25-18, 22-25, 25-18, 25-16) in the men's volleyball final at Al-Rayyan Indoor Hall to become the third country - along with Japan and China - to successfully retain their Asian Games volleyball title.

Thailand won the Tennis men's single gold despite losing their best player to injury earlier in the Games. Danai Udomchoke amply filled the shoes of injured Thai tennis champion Paradorn Srichaphan.

All good things must come to an end. But what an end it promises to be. Two major finals, both involving the host nation, will be followed by another superb show at Khalifa Stadium, where the closing ceremony for the 15th Asian Games will take place.

Defending champion Beng Hee Ong of Malaysia beat compatriot and top seed Mohamad Azlan Iskander to claim the gold medal in the men's singles squash final at Khalifa International Complex on Thursday.