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Asian Games 2023 closing ceremony: The 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou came to a close on Sunday after two weeks of sporting extravaganza. India finished with a record tally of 107 medals, including 28 gold, 38 silver and 41 bronze medals. This meant India surpassed their 70-medal mark that they set in Jakarta Asian Games in 2018. Some of India’s notable medallists include Neeraj Chopra, who defended his javelin throw gold, the India men’s and women’s hockey team, the men’s and women’s cricket team and a lot more other medallists.
Asian Games 2023, closing ceremony Highlights: 19th Asiad in Hangzhou declared closed as torch handed over to Japan
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• October 8, 2023, 19:17:12 IST
Asian Games 2023 closing ceremony Highlights: The 19th edition of the Asian Games in Hangzhou was declared closed after two weeks of exciting sporting action.
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October 8, 2023, 19:13:23 (IST)
That’s all we have for you from this coverage of the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou. It has been a memorable Asian Games for India, who ended their campaign with a record haul of 107 medals. This will give the Indian contingent confidence ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics. China finished as table topers in the medals tally, with 383 medals (201 gold, 111 silver and 71 bronze).
That’s all for now, until next time, it’s goodbye!
October 8, 2023, 18:56:55 (IST)
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Scintillating fireworks to end the show in Hangzhou!
October 8, 2023, 18:55:55 (IST)
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More visuals from the closing ceremony
October 8, 2023, 18:54:40 (IST)
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More visuals from the closing ceremony
October 8, 2023, 18:34:27 (IST)
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The Olympic Committee of Asia’s flag is lowered down. That is followed by the handing over of the torch and flag to Japan, the next hosts of the Asian Games in 2026. The national anthem of Japan is also being played
October 8, 2023, 18:23:21 (IST)
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Randhir Singh, acting president of the Olympic Council of Asia, addresses the crowd. “Athletes, you filled our days with dedication and determination,” he says while addressing.
“I declare the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou closed,” he adds.
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October 8, 2023, 18:19:40 (IST)
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Gao Zhidan, president of the Chinese Olympic committee addresses the crowd at the Hangzhou Sports Center. He is speaking in Chinese.
October 8, 2023, 18:11:15 (IST)
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Another stunning visual from the Asian Games closing ceremony!
October 8, 2023, 17:59:25 (IST)
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India’s flagbearer PR Sreejesh is all smiles as he waves the Indian flag
October 8, 2023, 17:57:45 (IST)
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Here’s more visuals from the Asian Games closing ceremony
October 8, 2023, 17:50:48 (IST)
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The athletes of various countries make their entrance now. Flags are being waved at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center in Hangzhou.
October 8, 2023, 17:43:56 (IST)
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The Premier of China, and the Olympic Council of Asia’s acting president Randhir Singh, make their arrival to the stadium. After some entermainment performances, the flags of all countries are being waved.
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October 8, 2023, 17:35:40 (IST)
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India hockey team goalkeeper PR Sreejesh will be the cpuntry’s flagbrearer for the Asian Games closing ceremony. Sreejesh was crucial in helping India clinch the gold medal in Hangzhou.
October 8, 2023, 17:31:49 (IST)
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The closing ceremony of the 2023 Asian Games is about to start. First up, it’s the national anthem of China that is being played as the flag is being hoisted.
October 8, 2023, 17:17:53 (IST)
Hello and welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Asian Games 2023 closing ceremony in Hangzhou, China. After two weeks of sporting extravaganza, the 19th Asian Games comes to a close today. India finished in fourth place, with 107 medals in total, a new record for India.
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