PhotosIndia At Asian Games 2023, Opening Ceremony: Grand Start To Grand Event - In Pics
India At Asian Games 2023, Opening Ceremony: Grand Start To Grand Event - In Pics
The Asian Games 2023, being held in Hangzhou, China, have officially begun after a glittering opening ceremony on Saturday evening. Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain and men's hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh were India's flag-bearers at the ceremony. A 655-strong Indian continent is taking part at the multi-sport event, which will go on till October 8.
Updated: 23 Sep 2023 6:27 pm
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Indian hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh and Olympic medallist boxer Lovlina Borgohain carry the national flag and lead the team into the arena during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
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Athletes and team officials from India arrive during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
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Team India enters the arena during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
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Artists perform ahead of the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
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A volunteer stands as artists perform ahead of the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
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Artists perform ahead of the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
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Artist perform ahead of the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
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Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
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Artists perform ahead of the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
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Artists perform ahead of the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
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Artists perform ahead of the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
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An artist performs ahead of the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
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People at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium for the Opening Ceremony of the 19th Asian Games, in Hangzhou, China.
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Artist perform during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
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Military carry the Chinese flag during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
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Athletes and team officials from North Korea join the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
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Team Nepal enters the arena during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
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Athletes and team officials of Japan arrive during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
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Team Pakistan enters the arena during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
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Team Pakistan enters the arena during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
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Team Kuwait enters the arena during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
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Team Hong Kong enters the arena during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
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Acting President of the Olympic Council of Asia Raja Randhir Singh speaks, as President of the 19th Hangzhou Asian Games Organizing Committee and Governor of Zhejiang Wang Hao, left, and President of the Chinese Olympic Committee Gao Zhidan stand beside him during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
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Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
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Flags of participating countries are waved during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
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Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
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Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.