Fireworks, bike stunts and more - Asian Games 2018 opens in energetic fashion | Hindustan Times
close_game
close_game

Fireworks, bike stunts and more - Asian Games 2018 opens in energetic fashion

Updated On Aug 22, 2018 12:30 PM IST

A presidential dig at their traffic woes, a colourful display of their cultural heritage and a message for world peace -- Indonesia mixed it up all for a vibrant and slick opening ceremony for the Asian Games 2018 in Jakarta on Saturday. Raising the emotional quotient was the unified Korean delegation, repeating the touching images from the Winter Olympics, to once again deliver the message of world peace amid the recent diplomatic breakthroughs. Young Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, the flag bearer, led the Indian contingent with players arriving in blue suits, smiling and with small flags in their hands, waving to the crowd.

1 / 10
Fireworks explode over the Gelora Bung Karno main stadium during the opening ceremony of the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta on August 18, 2018. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 22, 2018 12:30 PM IST

Fireworks explode over the Gelora Bung Karno main stadium during the opening ceremony of the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta on August 18, 2018. (AFP)

2 / 10
A participant carries the flame during the Opening Ceremony. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 22, 2018 12:30 PM IST

A participant carries the flame during the Opening Ceremony. (REUTERS)

3 / 10
An actor impersonating Indonesian President Joko Widodo rides a motorbike during the opening ceremony of the 2018 Asian Games. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 22, 2018 12:30 PM IST

An actor impersonating Indonesian President Joko Widodo rides a motorbike during the opening ceremony of the 2018 Asian Games. (AFP)

4 / 10
Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra bears the tricolour as he leads the Indian contingent. (PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 22, 2018 12:30 PM IST

Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra bears the tricolour as he leads the Indian contingent. (PTI)

5 / 10
Athletes from the Unified Korea team march. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 22, 2018 12:30 PM IST

Athletes from the Unified Korea team march. (REUTERS)

6 / 10
Performers wait to get on stage during the opening ceremony. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 22, 2018 12:30 PM IST

Performers wait to get on stage during the opening ceremony. (AFP)

7 / 10
A traditional dancer balances bowls on her body. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 22, 2018 12:30 PM IST

A traditional dancer balances bowls on her body. (AFP)

8 / 10
Fireworks explode over the Gelora Bung Karno main stadium. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 22, 2018 12:30 PM IST

Fireworks explode over the Gelora Bung Karno main stadium. (AFP)

9 / 10
Fireworks explode over the stadium. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 22, 2018 12:30 PM IST

Fireworks explode over the stadium. (REUTERS)

10 / 10
Fireworks explode over the Gelora Bung Karno main stadium. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 22, 2018 12:30 PM IST

Fireworks explode over the Gelora Bung Karno main stadium. (AFP)

SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On