Asian Games 2023 Opening Ceremony, As It Happened: September 23 sees the 19th edition of the Asian Games set to kick-off in Hangzhou, China. In the presence of the Chinese President Xi Jinping, an impressive inauguration will take place at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium. What will you witness at the Opening Ceremony? Well, it will depict China's rich cultural history and will see integrate AI alongside eco-friendly technologies. The venue will set to host around 80,000 spectators and was initially designed to host football games back in 2018. Moreover, the Indian contingent will see Indian hockey men's skipper Harmanpreet Singh and female boxer Lovlina Borgohain as the official flag bearers at the ceremony. Catch all the highlights of the 19th Asian Games 2023 here. (Schedule | Full Coverage | Sports News)
7:36 pm: Fireworks around Hangzhou as Games are Open!
Fireworks take over Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium as Asian Games are open.
7:27 pm: Asian Games torch has been officialy lit
The torch of the 19th Asian Games has been officially been lit at Hangzhou.
7:22 pm: Some beautiful visuals from Hangzhou
Some beautiful visuals are coming in from the Asian Games opening ceremony.
7:09 pm: Some photos from the Opening Ceremony
Check all the best shots from the 19th Asian Games Opening Ceremony right here
6:47 pm: Xi Jingping officially declares Games open
President of China Xi Jingping officially declares the Asian Games open.
6:43 pm: 19th Asian Games sees countries bring colour and dynamism to the fore
The Asian Games 2023 saw countries bring their colour and dynamism to the opening ceremony.
6:14 pm: Meanwhile, here's the schedule of the Indian contingent tomorrow at the Asian Games
Check the schedule for the Indian contingent at the Asian Games 2023 for September 24 here
6:03 pm: WATCH - Indian Contingent walk out at the Opening Ceremony