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Preview: Asian Games officially gets underway in Hangzhou on Saturday. India will field 665 athletes across 40 disciplines, and while the Games only get underway on Saturday, some of the sporting action have already commenced. This includes women’s cricket, where the India women’s cricket team qualified for the semi-finals. They will face arch-rivals Pakistan in the semi-finals. The India men’s volleyball team, meanwhile, have made a name for themselves in the Asian Games this time around. They stunned South Korea, while also beating Chinese Taipei to reach the quarter-finals. The opening ceremony in Hangzhou starts at 5.30 pm IST. For India, men’s hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh and boxer Lovlina Borgohain will be the flagbearers.
Asian Games 2023 Opening ceremony highlights: Chinese president Xi Jinping declares the Games open
Asian Games 2023 Opening ceremony highlights: Chinese president Xi Jinping declares the Games open
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• September 23, 2023, 19:55:30 IST
Asian Games opening ceremony Highlights: Chinese president Xi Jinping declared the Asian Games open in Hangzhou.
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September 23, 2023, 19:53:47 (IST)
That’s all we have for you from our coverage of the opening ceremony of the 2023 Asian Games. We hope you enjoyed it. Until next time, it’s goodbye and wish you a happy weekend ahead!
September 23, 2023, 19:42:21 (IST)
Let's see how the digital torchbearers on the Smart Hangzhou 2022 digital platform help to ignite the main torch tower of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou.#Hangzhou #AsianGames #DigitalTorchbearer #Torchbearer #SmartHangzhou2022 #MainTorchTower #HangzhouAsianGames pic.twitter.com/9X3sn7cCNT
— The 19th Asian Games Hangzhou Official (@19thAGofficial) September 23, 2023
September 23, 2023, 19:35:07 (IST)
Asian Games opening ceremony LIVE
The wait is over. The torch-lighting ceremony takes place, and some athletes parade in the centre with the torch.
September 23, 2023, 19:24:48 (IST)
Asian Games opening ceremony LIVE
Cultural entertainment continues. A special dance with some light effects are on display. That showcases the rich heritage of China.
September 23, 2023, 19:10:37 (IST)
The mascots steal the limelight!
The 19th Asian Games officially kicked off tonight, and the adorable Asian Games mascots are captivating fans from all the delegations across Asia! #Hangzhou #AsianGames #Mascots #GoMascotsGo #HangzhouAsianGames pic.twitter.com/RZmXebP1X8
— The 19th Asian Games Hangzhou Official (@19thAGofficial) September 23, 2023
September 23, 2023, 19:06:53 (IST)
Asian Games opening ceremony LIVE
The OCA flag has been officially hoisted. Once that’s done, two Chinese athletes take oath and that is followed by a video that represents China’s culture, that is played on the screen.
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September 23, 2023, 18:59:02 (IST)
Asian Games opening ceremony LIVE
Xi Jinping, Chinese president, officially declares the Asian Games open!
September 23, 2023, 18:50:35 (IST)
Asian Games opening ceremony LIVE
Randhir Singh, the acting president of the Olympic Council of Asia, addresses the crowd. He talks largely in English, while also mentioning a few Chinese phrases.
September 23, 2023, 18:42:16 (IST)
Asian Games opening ceremony LIVE
The flagbearers of the respective countries assemble at the centre of the stadium in Hangzho, officially marking the beginning of the 19th Asian Games.
September 23, 2023, 18:40:42 (IST)
Asian Games opening ceremony LIVE
China, the hosts, are the last nation to make their entrance. This time, China will field an 887-member contingent this time around. The president of the 2023 Asian Games, Wang Hao, addresses the crowd in Chinese.
September 23, 2023, 18:28:51 (IST)
Asian Games Opening Ceremony LIVE
The opening ceremony started with the Afghanistan contingent walking out. And following India, Indonesia, Iraq, and Kazakhstan were some other
September 23, 2023, 18:19:13 (IST)
The moment of India’s entrance at the Asian Games openuing ceremony
Lovlina Borgohain and Harmanpreet Singh lead the Indian contingent at the #AsianGames opening ceremony! 🇮🇳
— Women's SportsZone (@WSportsZone) September 23, 2023
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September 23, 2023, 18:12:55 (IST)
The mascots make their entrance!
Let's enjoy the mascots dancing at the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou. #Hangzhou #AsianGames #Mascots #HangzhouAsianGames #OpeningCeremony pic.twitter.com/mE8Y7ZANDB
— The 19th Asian Games Hangzhou Official (@19thAGofficial) September 23, 2023
September 23, 2023, 18:11:42 (IST)
Asian Games Opening ceremony LIVE
The Chinese team’s contingent will be the last team to arrive, with China being the hosts. Meanwhile, the mascots of the Games, have made a grand entrance.
September 23, 2023, 18:00:08 (IST)
Asian Games Opening Ceremony LIVE
The Indian contingent, led by flagbearers Harmanpreet Singh and Lovlina Borgohain have made the march, while waving the national flag. What a sight to behold!
September 23, 2023, 17:47:31 (IST)
Asian Games Opening ceremony LIVE
Chinese President Xi Jinping has made his way into the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium along with his delegates ahead of the opening ceremony’s commencement.
September 23, 2023, 17:28:19 (IST)
All set for the opening ceremony to get underway!
The energy of भारत #TeamIndia 🇮🇳#IndiaAtAG22 pic.twitter.com/kNycxtaqwC
— Team India (@WeAreTeamIndia) September 23, 2023
September 23, 2023, 17:12:04 (IST)
Hello and welcome to our LIVE civerage of the 2023 Asian Games opening ceremony in Hangzhou. Although some events have started already, today is when the Games officially gets underway. Stay tuned for updates.
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