Asian Games Opening Ceremony Live Updates: Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Asian Games 2026 Opening Ceremony in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The 20th Asian Games will officially get underway on Saturday, September 19, with the ceremony taking place at the Paloma Mizuho Stadium. Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker and kabaddi star Pawan Sehrawat will lead the Indian contingent as flag-bearers during the Parade of Nations. Sehrawat replaced shot putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor, who was initially named as a flag-bearer but had to pull out of the ceremonial duty after arriving without his required kit. The ceremony will mark the official start of the multi-sport extravaganza, which features more than 17,000 athletes and officials. Stay tuned for live updates.
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Asian Games 2026 Opening Ceremony Live: Pawan Sehrawat As Flag Bearer
Asian Games 2026 Opening Ceremony Live: Manu Bhaker As Flag Bearer
Asian Games 2026 Opening Ceremony Live: Streaming Info
The Asian Games opening ceremony will be broadcast on Sony Sports Network in India. The Asian Games opening ceremony will be streamed live in India on the Sonyliv app from 2:30 PM onwards.
Asian Games 2026 Opening Ceremony Live: Timing
The Asian Games opening ceremony is scheduled to start at 2:30 PM IST.
Asian Games 2026 Opening Ceremony Live: Kon'nichiwa!
Hello, readers! The wait is finally over. The biggest multisport extravaganza in Asia is here, with the Asian Games 2026 officially getting underway in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The opening ceremony promises an evening of colour, celebration and sporting spirit as athletes from across the continent come together for the 20th edition of the Games. Stay tuned as we bring you all the live updates from the ceremony.
