The 18th Asian Games Comes to a Close Amid Amazing Fireworks
Follow live updates from the closing ceremony of the Asian Games.
- India won a total of 69 medals at the Asian Games 2018.
- The 18th Asian Games officially comes to a close.
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Asian Games 2018 - Closing Ceremony
India finished the 18th edition of the Asian Games with a total of 69 medals. They won 15 gold, 24 silver and 30 bronze medals in the competition.
The Asian Games closing ceremony will be held at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium in Jakarta. The proceedings will begin at 5:30 pm IST. During the ceremony, many arts and cultural aspects of Indonesia will be showcased through dancers, musicians and singers.
Indian women's hockey team captain Rani Rampal will be India's flag-bearer at the closing ceremony. Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was India's flag-bearer at the opening ceremony. Chopra went on to win the gold medal in his event comfortably.
Rani led India to a silver medal finish at the Asian Games on Friday. They made their first final in 20 years but ended up losing to Japan 1-2 in the summit clash.
Closing Ceremony to Begin Soon
After a fantastic outing at the 18th Asian Games, the Indian players would officially bid good-bye to their most successful outing in the history of the tournament.
The closing ceremony begins soon in Jakarta and will be broadcasted live on Sony Ten network.
Stay tuned for the live updates.
Closing Ceremony Begins with the National Anthem of Indonesia
The terrific15-day extravaganza is finally coming to and end and it has begun with the national anthem of Indonesia in the presence of the vice president Jusuf Kalla.
The Prestigious Parade of Nation Begins in the Closing Ceremony
Athletes who took part at the Asian Games take part in the “parade of nations” one last time at the 18th Asian Games.
The proud Indian contingent walks in the parade of nations led by Indian women's hockey team captain Rani Rampal.
It is soaking wet out there in the Gelora Bung Karno stadium at the moment as athletes walk drenched in the rainfall and gather at the centre of the stadium.
Asian Games Volunteers Walk to the Middle of the Stadium Amidst Huge Cheer
The backbones of the entire tournament, the volunteers walk along with the athletes following the parade of nations. The stadium salutes them with huge cheer.
The Cultural Programme Begins with the Highlights of the Asian Games
The cultural programme of the closing ceremony begins mixed with live singing performance and the video highlights of the Asian Games.
Emotional scenes out there for the athletes.
President Joko Widodo Addresses the GBK Stadium
President of Indonesia Joko Widido, addressing the stadium via a video recording expresses gratitude to the Indonesia people and says, “the energy of Asia should never cease.”
Vice President Mohammed Jusuf Kalla Speaks at the Closing Ceremony of the Asian Games
Vice President Mohammed Jusuf Kalla thanks all who were present in Indonesia and abroad who made the event successful.
Kalla reiterates the energy of Asia and says, “Please come back to visit us”
PM Narendra Modi also took to Twitter early in the morning to congratulate the Indian athletes participating at the Asian Games.
President of Olympic Council of Asia, Sheikh Ahmed Speaks at the GBK Stadium
Sheikh Ahmed Al-Fahad-Al-Sabah thanks the two cities of Jakarta and Palembang for organising a fantastic Asian Games, “the skies are sad today as we leave this beautiful country, the lovely people of Indonesia, we will never forget you.”
Asian Games Flag Being Taken Down and Passed Over to China
The 18th Asian Games in Jakarta officially comes to close as Asian Games flag is being taken down and passed over to the next host of the Asian Games.
The Asian Games torch is also being handed over to the President of Chinese Olympic Council Gou Zhongwen by Jakarta.
Cultural Programmes Currently Underway at the Closing Ceremony
Chinese business magnate, co-founder and executive chairman of Alibaba Group participates at the cultural programme of the Asian Games.
Lovely Environment in the Final Moments of the 18th Asian Games
The stadium is moving with the splendid music being performed by a diverse bunch of artists across Asia.
Fireworks Light up the GBK Main Stadium as the 18th Asian Games Comes to an End
An astonishing display of fireworks illuminate the GBK stadium Jakarta as the closing ceremony comes to an end.
This is it, it is time to bid goodbye to an amazing Asian Games for India.
India put up a brilliant performance to win 69 medals, their best ever performance at the Asian Games.