Asian Games 2018 closing ceremony ends; India finishes at 8th position

Asian Games 2018 closing ceremony begins at 5:30 pm IST. With 15 gold, 24 silver, and 30 bronze medals, India finished at the 8th spot. Catch Asian Games 2018 live updates on closing ceremony.

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The Asian Games flag has been taken down and presented to China, the next country to host the Asian Games in 2022. The handover ceremony ends with the Chinese national anthem.

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Destination for 19th Asian Games- Hangzhou, third Chinese city to host the Asian Games, after Beijing 1990 and Guangzhou 2010

6:51 PM

Closing ceremony: An amazing amalgamation of technology and cultural artistry is on display at Gelora Bung Stadium. The performers are putting forth a spectacular performance. The theme of the performance is a dancing angel. 

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6:43 PM

The mayor of Jakarta handed over the torch of the Asian Games to the Mayor of Hangzhou, China, where the 19th edition of the quadrennial tournament will be held in 2022. 

6:40 PM

Asian Games torch is handed over to the representative of next hosts city - Hangzhou (China)

6:39 PM

Olympic Council of Asia flag is lowered from the pole as the 18th Asian Games came to close

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President of Olympic Council of Asia thanks the city of Jakarta and Palembang for an 'Amazing Games'

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Indian Athletes (L-R) Md. Anas, PU Chitra, Sudha Singh, Jinson Johnson and Arpinder Singh pose for photograph with their medals won at Asian Games after a press conference, in New Delhi. Photo: PTI

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Indian athletes Jinson Johnson and Arpinder Singh pose for photograph with their gold medals won at Asian Games after a press conference, in New Delhi. Photo: PTI