2023-09-24 04:25:39
The opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games was held in Hangzhou. Zhejiang Province, on the night of September 23, President Xi China’s Jinping attended and delivered the opening speech at the Asian Games, including Cai Qi, Ding Xiaxiang, and other leaders and dignitaries from all over Asia. Attend the opening ceremony
Located along the Qiantang River, Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium is shimmering and colorful. A building shaped like a large lotus flower. Witness the lighting of the sacred torch of the Asian Games in China for the third time before the opening ceremony. People from all over Zhejiang province presented cultural and cultural performances with local characteristics, creating a warm atmosphere.
At 7:58 p.m., President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan, along with Mr. Raja Randhir Singh, Acting President of the Olympic Council of Asia, and Mr. Thomas Buck, President of the International Olympic Committee. Walk into the podium and wave to greet the audience. Amidst the loud applause from all over the stadium that continued for a long time.
At 8:00 p.m., 8 honor guard soldiers walked with the flag of the People’s Republic of China at a steady pace. The entire audience stood up and sang the national anthem of the People’s Republic of China. The five-star red flag waved lively.
At 8:09 p.m., delegations of athletes from 45 countries and regions continued to enter the stadium and were warmly welcomed by spectators throughout the stadium. The delegation of host Chinese athletes entered the stadium last. President Xi Jinping stood up and waved hello. The audience applauded and cheered. The delegation of Chinese athletes totals 1,329 people, including 886 athletes, who will compete in 38 major and 407 small events at this Asian Games.
Mr. Wang Hao, Chairman of the Hangzhou Asian Games Organizing Committee and Governor of Zhejiang Province Representing the Hangzhou Asian Games Organizing Committee and the 65 million people of Zhejiang Province, he delivered the warmest speech welcoming athletes from various countries and regions in Asia. Wishing everyone good work. achieve their dreams Let’s work together to promote friendship and reap happiness and impressions. Make your wonderful trip to Hangzhou Asian Games a memorable moment of a lifetime.
Mr. Gao Zhidan, Chairman of the Hangzhou Asian Games Organizing Committee and the Chairman of the Chinese Olympic Committee gave a speech saying: Under the care and strong leadership of President Xi Jinping and the Chinese government The exciting Asian Games are about to begin. Let us work together to promote the Olympic spirit. Committed to creating a new record for Asian sports. and work together to paint a new picture of a shared good future for Asia.
Mr. Singh, Acting President of the Olympic Council of Asia, delivered a speech. Showing deep respect for the Chinese government. Chinese Olympic Committee Zhejiang Provincial Government Hangzhou Municipal Government Asian Organizing Committee and Hangzhou Citizens as well as all personnel involved in preparing to organize the Asian Games He praised the preparations for the Asian Games in Hangzhou as an excellent job. We believe that everyone who participates in this competition will have unforgettable memories for a lifetime.
At 9:16 p.m., the opening ceremony entered an exciting moment. President Xi Jinping announced the opening of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou! And suddenly the “digital fireworks” bloomed. beautifully The sound of applause and cheers continued to reverberate.
Then at 9:53 p.m. the main torch lighting ceremony began. The sacred torch of the Asian Games from the ruins of the ancient city of Liangzhu. It has been forwarded throughout Zhejiang Province since September 8, and finally arrived at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium.
Mr. Wang Sun, the last wooden torch bearer, joined with the “Digital Torch Bearer” to light the main torch. “Qianjiang Chaoyong” the sacred fire of the Asian Games blazes brightly
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