Asian Games 2023 gets underway with futuristic opening ceremony - Photos

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Published on Sept 23, 2023 08:19 pm IST

The Asian Games were officially declared open on Saturday with a one-of-a-kind opening ceremony, headlined by a futuristic light show and a digital torch relay.

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President of China Xi Jinping waves during the Asian Games opening ceremony(REUTERS)

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The Indian contingent during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium, in Hangzhou, China(PTI)

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Flag-bearers Lovlina Borgohain and Harmanpreet Singh lead the Indian contingent during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium, in Hangzhou, China(PTI)

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The Chinese flag is carried to be hoisted during the Asian Games Opening Ceremony (Reuters)

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A member of China's delegation gestures during the opening ceremony of the 2022 Asian Games at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium in Hangzhou(AFP)

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Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China(AP)

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Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the Asian Games at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium in Hangzhou(AFP)

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Team Indian enters the arena during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China(AP)

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Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China(AP)

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Asian Games 2023 gets underway with futuristic opening ceremony - Photos

The Asian Games were officially declared open on Saturday with a one-of-a-kind opening ceremony, headlined by a futuristic light show and a digital torch relay.

President of China Xi Jinping waves during the Asian Games opening ceremony(REUTERS)

The Indian contingent during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium, in Hangzhou, China(PTI)

Flag-bearers Lovlina Borgohain and Harmanpreet Singh lead the Indian contingent during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium, in Hangzhou, China(PTI)

The Chinese flag is carried to be hoisted during the Asian Games Opening Ceremony (Reuters)

A member of China's delegation gestures during the opening ceremony of the 2022 Asian Games at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium in Hangzhou(AFP)

Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China(AP)

Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the Asian Games at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium in Hangzhou(AFP)

Team Indian enters the arena during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China(AP)

Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China(AP)

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