<p>The 19th Asian Games got underway in Hangzhou, China, with a glittering and vibrant opening ceremony at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium. Men’s Hockey Team captain Harmanpreet Singh and the Olympic medalist boxer Lovlina Borgohain led the Indian contingent. With 655 athletes, 260 coaches and support staff, India’s 921-member contingent is one of the biggest, other than the Republic of China’s.</p>

<p>With 40 different sports and 61 disciplines, athletes will compete for a total of 483 gold medals during two weeks of the sport’s greatest extravaganza this year. The commencement of the continental showdown lit up the Big Lotus, the venue initially designed as a football arena back in 2018 that can accommodate 80,000 spectators.</p>

<p>After the torchbearers of all participating countries were present with their respective contingents, Wang Hao, President of the 19th Asian Games, addressed the crowd. After that, Randhir Singh - the acting president of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), gave a speech and received a huge applause from the crowd on using some phrases in Chinese language.</p>

<p>Chinese President Xi Jinping then officially declared the start of the 19th Asian Games during his address. Soon after, the OCA flag was hoisted, and everyone was urged to stand up during the hoisting.</p>

<p>Countless artists then took over the stage, showcasing the country’s culture, tradition and history via their enchanting performances. The beautiful background score and the right blend of colours during each of the performances made it a sight to behold for everyone inside the stadium and billions watching on TV.</p>

<p>With the perfect use of Artificial intelligence, eco-friendly technology and fireworks in the end, the opening ceremony got over, announcing the start of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.</p>

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<h2>Here is India’s schedule on Sunday, September 24 –</h2>

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	<li>Shooting: Women’s 10m air rifle (Individual &amp; Team) - Ramita, Mehuli Ghosh, Ashi Chouksey (6 am)</li>
	<li>Women's Cricket Semifinals (6:30 am/11:30 am)</li>
	<li>Rowing: Finals (6:30 am)</li>
	<li>Wushu: Round 1 to finals (6:30 am to 5 pm)</li>
	<li>Table Tennis (Men's and Women's Team): Round 4 and Quarterfinals (7:30 am)</li>
	<li>Tennis (Round 1): Sumit Nagal, Ankita Raina, Karman Thandi (Singles), Mixed Doubles (7:30 am)</li>
	<li>Women's Rugby: India vs Hong Kong (9:30 am), India vs Japan (2:30 pm)</li>
	<li>Boxing (Round 1): Nikhat Zareen (11:30 am), Jaismine Lamboria (11:30 am), Shiva Thapa (11:30 am), Lakshya Chahar (11:30 am), Parveen Hooda (4:30 pm), Sanjeet (4:30 pm)</li>
	<li>Women's Football: India vs Thailand (1:30 pm)</li>
	<li>Men's Football: India vs Myanmar (5 pm)</li>
	<li>Swimming: Srihari Nataraj (5pm)</li>
	<li>Chess: Men's and Women's Individual Event - Round 1 (12:30 pm – 2 pm), Men's and Women's Individual Event - Round 2 (2:30 pm – 4 pm)</li>
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The 19th Asian Games got underway in Hangzhou, China, with a glittering and vibrant opening ceremony at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium. Men’s Hockey Team captain Harmanpreet Singh and the Olympic medalist boxer Lovlina Borgohain led the Indian contingent.

The 19th Asian Games got underway in Hangzhou, China, with a glittering and vibrant opening ceremony at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium. Men’s Hockey Team captain Harmanpreet Singh and the Olympic medalist boxer Lovlina Borgohain led the Indian contingent. With 655 athletes, 260 coaches and support staff, India’s 921-member contingent is one of the biggest, other than the Republic of China’s. With 40 different sports and 61 disciplines, athletes will compete for a total of 483 gold medals during two weeks of the sport’s greatest extravaganza this year. The commencement of the continental showdown lit up the Big Lotus, the venue initially designed as a football arena back in 2018 that can accommodate 80,000 spectators. After the torchbearers of all participating countries were present with their respective contingents, Wang Hao, President of the 19th Asian Games, addressed the crowd. After that, Randhir Singh - the acting president of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), gave a speech and received a huge applause from the crowd on using some phrases in Chinese language. Chinese President Xi Jinping then officially declared the start of the 19th Asian Games during his address. Soon after, the OCA flag was hoisted, and everyone was urged to stand up during the hoisting. Countless artists then took over the stage, showcasing the country’s culture, tradition and history via their enchanting performances. The beautiful background score and the right blend of colours during each of the performances made it a sight to behold for everyone inside the stadium and billions watching on TV. With the perfect use of Artificial intelligence, eco-friendly technology and fireworks in the end, the opening ceremony got over, announcing the start of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. As the Asian Games commence, I convey my best wishes to the Indian contingent. India’s passion and commitment to sports shines through as we send our largest ever contingent in the Asian Games. May our athletes play well and demonstrate in action what true sporting spirit is. pic.twitter.com/KLlsBj0C3e — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 23, 2023 × Here is India’s schedule on Sunday, September 24 – Shooting: Women’s 10m air rifle (Individual & Team) - Ramita, Mehuli Ghosh, Ashi Chouksey (6 am) Women's Cricket Semifinals (6:30 am/11:30 am) Rowing: Finals (6:30 am) Wushu: Round 1 to finals (6:30 am to 5 pm) Table Tennis (Men's and Women's Team): Round 4 and Quarterfinals (7:30 am) Tennis (Round 1): Sumit Nagal, Ankita Raina, Karman Thandi (Singles), Mixed Doubles (7:30 am) Women's Rugby: India vs Hong Kong (9:30 am), India vs Japan (2:30 pm) Boxing (Round 1): Nikhat Zareen (11:30 am), Jaismine Lamboria (11:30 am), Shiva Thapa (11:30 am), Lakshya Chahar (11:30 am), Parveen Hooda (4:30 pm), Sanjeet (4:30 pm) Women's Football: India vs Thailand (1:30 pm) Men's Football: India vs Myanmar (5 pm) Swimming: Srihari Nataraj (5pm) Chess: Men's and Women's Individual Event - Round 1 (12:30 pm – 2 pm), Men's and Women's Individual Event - Round 2 (2:30 pm – 4 pm) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Asian Games 2023: Glittering show marks inauguration of continental spectacle in Hangzhou

<p><strong>Asian Games 2023 Opening Ceremony: </strong><meta name="uuid" content="uuidWbL8NhNaMa7B" /><meta charset="utf-8" />The 19th edition of the Asian Games will kickstart with an extravagant opening ceremony on September 23. Sports enthusiasts worldwide can witness the glory of Asia's biggest sporting event, featuring 40 different sports and a large pool of talented and amateur athletes from 45 countries across Asia and the Middle East.</p>

<p>Although some sports events began on September 19, the Asian Games opening ceremony on September 23 will officially mark the start of the tournament, elevating the craze among fans. It will celebrate the legacy of the Asiad.</p>

<p>The ceremony's objective is to represent the rich culture and heritage of the host nation and showcase the spirit of sports among participating countries.</p>

<p>Asian Games 2023, scheduled for 2022 but postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is one of the most awaited sporting events of the year. Asian Games only happen&nbsp;once every four years. New Delhi hosted the first version of the Asian Games in 1951. The 18th Asian Games were&nbsp;held in Indonesia in 2018.</p>

<p>Here's everything you need to know about the Asian Games 2023 opening ceremony.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Asian Games 2023: Opening Ceremony</strong></h2>

<p>The Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centres Stadium will host the ground-rocking Asian Games 2023 opening ceremony. Completed in 2018, the stadium can accommodate around 80,000 people. Besides the prestigious opening ceremony, the stadium will host upcoming soccer matches.</p>

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<p>Executive Producer of the Asian Games 2023 opening ceremony told CCTV+, "The ceremony will portray the Ancient and Modern Hangzhou and the bond between the participating nations. It is a brilliant artwork of Chinese artists. Our task is polishing ideas and presenting the thoughts through graphical motion."</p>

<p>He also called the upcoming opening ceremony a "visual feast using brilliant electronic fireworks." It will be the first digital ignition ceremony in Asian Games' history.</p>

<p>Chinese President Xi Jinping will also attend the Asian Games 2023 opening ceremony.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Athletes participating in the Asian Games 2023 can qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics. While Hong Kong will send 680 athletes to various sports events throughout the tournament, India will send 655 athletes participating across 39 sports.</p>

<p>India's men's hockey team captain, Harmanpreet Singh, and ace boxer Lovlina Borgohain will carry the Indian flag in the Asian Games 2023 opening ceremony.</p>

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<h2><strong>When and where is the Asian Games 2023 opening ceremony?</strong></h2>

<p>The Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium will host the Asian Games 2023 opening ceremony on September 23 at 05:30 pm IST.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Where will the Asian Games 2023 opening ceremony take place?</strong></h2>

<p>The opening ceremony for the Asian Games 2023 will take place at the Olympic Sports Centre Stadium in Hangzhou, China.</p>

<h2><strong>Where can you watch Asian Games 2023 opening ceremony Live on TV in India?</strong></h2>

<p>The Sony Sports Network will broadcast the Asian Games 2023 live in India on these channels: Sony Sports Ten 1, Sony Sports Ten 1 HD, Sony Sports Ten 2, Sony Sports Ten 2 HD, Sony Sports Ten 3, Sony Sports Ten 3 HD, Sony Sports Ten 4, Sony Sports Ten 4 HD, Sony Sports Ten 5, and Sony Sports Ten 5 HD TV.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>How can you watch Asian Games 2023 opening Ceremony Live in India?</strong></h2>

<p>Fans can watch the opening ceremony of the Asian Games 2023 live on SonyLIV app and website.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Here's how you can watch the opening ceremony of Asia Cup 2023 live in your country:</strong></h2>

<p>China- CCTV</p>

<p>Japan- TBS</p>

<p>India- Sony LIV (Sony Sports Network)</p>

<p>Singapore- MediaCorp Channel 5 and mewatch.sg&nbsp;</p>

<p>Indonesia- MNCTV, RCTI, iNews TV, and Vision+&nbsp;</p>

<p>Republic of Korea- KBS, MBC, SBS, and TV Chosun&nbsp;</p>

<p>Philippines- OneSports</p>

<p>Malaysia- RTM and Astro&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Asian Games 2023 Opening Ceremony: The 19th edition of the Asian Games will kickstart with an extravagant opening ceremony on September 23. Sports enthusiasts worldwide can witness the glory of Asia's biggest sporting event, featuring 40 different sports and a large pool of talented and amateur athletes from 45 countries across Asia and the Middle East.

Asian Games 2023 Opening Ceremony: The 19th edition of the Asian Games will kickstart with an extravagant opening ceremony on September 23. Sports enthusiasts worldwide can witness the glory of Asia's biggest sporting event, featuring 40 different sports and a large pool of talented and amateur athletes from 45 countries across Asia and the Middle East. Although some sports events began on September 19, the Asian Games opening ceremony on September 23 will officially mark the start of the tournament, elevating the craze among fans. It will celebrate the legacy of the Asiad. The ceremony's objective is to represent the rich culture and heritage of the host nation and showcase the spirit of sports among participating countries. Asian Games 2023, scheduled for 2022 but postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is one of the most awaited sporting events of the year. Asian Games only happen once every four years. New Delhi hosted the first version of the Asian Games in 1951. The 18th Asian Games were held in Indonesia in 2018. Here's everything you need to know about the Asian Games 2023 opening ceremony. Asian Games 2023: Opening Ceremony The Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centres Stadium will host the ground-rocking Asian Games 2023 opening ceremony. Completed in 2018, the stadium can accommodate around 80,000 people. Besides the prestigious opening ceremony, the stadium will host upcoming soccer matches. ALSO READ | Asian Games 2023 Live Streaming: Where to watch the 19th Asian Games Live in India; Check details here Executive Producer of the Asian Games 2023 opening ceremony told CCTV+, "The ceremony will portray the Ancient and Modern Hangzhou and the bond between the participating nations. It is a brilliant artwork of Chinese artists. Our task is polishing ideas and presenting the thoughts through graphical motion." He also called the upcoming opening ceremony a "visual feast using brilliant electronic fireworks." It will be the first digital ignition ceremony in Asian Games' history. Chinese President Xi Jinping will also attend the Asian Games 2023 opening ceremony. Athletes participating in the Asian Games 2023 can qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics. While Hong Kong will send 680 athletes to various sports events throughout the tournament, India will send 655 athletes participating across 39 sports. India's men's hockey team captain, Harmanpreet Singh, and ace boxer Lovlina Borgohain will carry the Indian flag in the Asian Games 2023 opening ceremony. When and where is the Asian Games 2023 opening ceremony? The Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium will host the Asian Games 2023 opening ceremony on September 23 at 05:30 pm IST. Where will the Asian Games 2023 opening ceremony take place? The opening ceremony for the Asian Games 2023 will take place at the Olympic Sports Centre Stadium in Hangzhou, China. Where can you watch Asian Games 2023 opening ceremony Live on TV in India? The Sony Sports Network will broadcast the Asian Games 2023 live in India on these channels: Sony Sports Ten 1, Sony Sports Ten 1 HD, Sony Sports Ten 2, Sony Sports Ten 2 HD, Sony Sports Ten 3, Sony Sports Ten 3 HD, Sony Sports Ten 4, Sony Sports Ten 4 HD, Sony Sports Ten 5, and Sony Sports Ten 5 HD TV. How can you watch Asian Games 2023 opening Ceremony Live in India? Fans can watch the opening ceremony of the Asian Games 2023 live on SonyLIV app and website. Here's how you can watch the opening ceremony of Asia Cup 2023 live in your country: China- CCTV Japan- TBS India- Sony LIV (Sony Sports Network) Singapore- MediaCorp Channel 5 and mewatch.sg Indonesia- MNCTV, RCTI, iNews TV, and Vision+ Republic of Korea- KBS, MBC, SBS, and TV Chosun Philippines- OneSports Malaysia- RTM and Astro (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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