The 19th edition of the Asian Games was officially announced ‘open’ on Saturday, September 23, 2023, with a glittering opening ceremony at the Hangzhou Olympics Sports Centre Stadium. The Asian Games 2023 opening ceremony which began at 5:30 PM IST was a mesmerising mix of Chinese tradition and culture.
Check Asian Games 2023 LIVE UPDATES of India events on September 24, 2023 How did the opening ceremony move?
Various reports have claimed that the ceremony will be two hours long and begin with a 40-minute parade of athletes from the 45 National Olympic Committees. Formal proceedings will follow it, and then a 45-minute cultural performance.
No Fireworks at the Asian Games opening ceremony
Traditionally a cultural hub of crackers and fireworks, China has decided to say no to them for the Asian Games 2023 Opening Ceremony. They were the major attractions at the Beijing Olympics and Guangzhou Asian Games in 2008 and 2010, respectively. This time, though, they have been replaced. In the end though, fireworks were seen over Hanghzhou's sky though.
Check Asian Games full India schedule and match timings (IST) here "The opening ceremony of the Hangzhou Asian Games will break the tradition of having fireworks performance, as we are sticking to a green philosophy in hosting the event," said Sha Xiaolan, the general director of the Asian Games opening ceremony.
Who are India’s flag bearers at the Asian Games opening ceremony?
Hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh and Olympic medallist boxer Lovlina Borgohain were the
flag-bearers of the Indian contingent during the opening ceremony of the Asian Games in Hangzhou today.
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) decided on Wednesday to have joint flag-bearers for the continental showpiece.
A total of 655 Indian athletes are competing in the Asian Games this time, which is the largest contingent ever
However, Chinese athourities issuing stapled visas to three India athletes, hailing from Arunachal Pradesh, comes as a major dampener with country's sports ministry Anurag Thakur deciding not to travel to Hangzhou for opening ceremony in protest.
Details here The digital torch relay of the Asian Games 2023
The Asian Games torch relay, which began its journey from Jakarta, Indonesia and has travelled through all participating nations, further traversed through a remarkable journey across 11 cities in Zhejiang Province, namely Huzhou, Jiaxing, Shaoxing, Ningbo, Zhoushan, Taizhou, Wenzhou, Lishui, Jinhua and Quzhou, before returning to Hangzhou on Wednesday to culminate its final leg.
Thus far, an astounding number of over 100 million people have engaged in the Asian Games' online torch relay, exemplifying the widespread enthusiasm and involvement surrounding this momentous occasion.
What are the major attractions for the Asian Games opening ceremony 2023?
The major attractions of the Asian Games opening ceremony will be Futuristic light shows, troupes dressed in colourful costumes and sets and choreography portraying scenes of Chinese and Asian cultures and history.
They will be the curtain raisers for two weeks of sporting competitions – where over 12,000 athletes from 45 Asian countries and regions will compete in 481 events.
Asian Games 2023 Opening Ceremony live timings, telecast and streaming details
When will the Asian Games 2023 opening ceremony begin?
The Asian Games opening ceremony will begin at 05:30 pm IST on Saturday, September 23, 2023. It is expected to last at least two hours.
Where can people in India watch the Asian Games 2023 opening ceremony live on TV?
Sony Sports Network, being the official broadcaster of the 2023 Asian Games, will also broadcast the opening ceremony in India on its various channels Sony Ten SD and HD versions.
How can people in India live stream the Asian Games 2023 opening ceremony?
Sony LIV the digital hand of the Sony Sports and Entertainment Network, will live stream the Asian Games opening ceremony in India.
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