2023-09-23 13:39:39
Hangzhou: Asia’s sports capital gets off to a flying start in Hangzhou, China’s digital city. The 19th Asian Games was lit at 5.30 pm Indian time at the Big Lotus Stadium in the Olympic Sports Centre. People from different parts of the world came together virtually to celebrate Dipanal. Combining technology and art, China has prepared an opening ceremony that showcases the country’s history, tradition and development to the world. Chinese President Xi Jinping announced the inauguration of the fair. Then hoisted the flag of the Olympic Council of Asia. About half a lakh people including official representatives of various countries witnessed the inauguration ceremony.
Men’s hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh and women’s boxer Lovelina Borgohain carried the Indian flag in the march past.
12417 athletes from 45 countries are competing in the Games this year. This is a record in the Asian Games. There are 481 medal events across 56 venues. North Korea is returning to the international competition stage after four years.
With 655 athletes, India is fielding the largest contingent in history. This time also the main hope lies in athletics which won 20 medals including 8 gold in Jakarta. There are 68 players in the athletics team. Wrestling, shooting and boxing are the other sports where India is expecting more medals.
English Summary: Asian Games 2022 Started in Hangzhou
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