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.

Published on: Sep 23, 2023 8:19 PM IST

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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)