Asian Games declared open with colourful opening ceremony as Harmanpreet, Lovlina lead Indian contingent

[caption id=“attachment_13161802” align=“aligncenter” width=“640”] Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday officially declared the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou open. AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_13161732” align=“aligncenter” width=“640”] The Indian contingent was led by hockey skipper Harmanpreet Singh and boxer Lovlina Borgohain. PTI[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_13161762” align=“aligncenter” width=“640”] India have sent a total of 655 athletes for the Asian Games. PTI[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_13161452” align=“aligncenter” width=“640”] Torch bearers smile during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_13161812” align=“aligncenter” width=“640”] Artists holding national flags of the participating nations perform during the opening ceremony. PTI[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_13161822” align=“aligncenter” width=“640”] Artists perform during the opening ceremony. The opening ceremony witnessed 3D animations as well. AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_13161772” align=“aligncenter” width=“640”] Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the Asian Games. AP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_13161782” align=“aligncenter” width=“640”] The Chinese flag was hoisted during the opening ceremony. AP[/caption]