Boxer Lovlina Borgohain and Hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh, the torch bearers, led the Indian contingent parade at the ceremony.
Leaders from countries including Cambodia, Syria, Nepal, South Korea and Malaysia are in attendance.
Athletes from around 45 countries and territories across Asia are participating in 40 sports events across 61 disciplines.
The Indian contingent list in the 2023 Asian Games is 921, including 655 athletes, 260 coaches, and support staff.
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Asian Games 2023 Opening Ceremony Live: Lightning Of The Torch
The torch has been lit and the stage is all set for the 19th Asian Games to begin in China.
Asian Games 2023 Opening Ceremony Live: See You, Tomorrow Morning!
As the 2023 Asian Games have officially begun, here's what's in store for Indian athletes tomorrow:
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)
See you all, tomorrow morning!
Asian Games 2023 Opening Ceremony Live: Technology At Its Best
A virtual performance by the mascots of the game are demonstrating China's technological advancement. A representation of all the sports being played at the 2023 Asian Games are also being showcased by the hosting nation.