Beijing: A grand opening ceremony for the Asian Games was held in China, featuring thousands of athletes from a total of 45 countries.
The 19th Asian Games kicked off with a dazzling ceremony at the mega event, which was attended by Chinese President Xi Jinping. More than 12,000 athletes from 45 countries will participate in the Asian Games.
The ceremony took place in the Chinese city of Hangzhou, and it was attended by heads of state from several other countries in addition to President Xi Jinping. It’s worth noting that the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium, where the event was held, has a capacity of nearly 80,000 spectators.
During the mega event, a total of 481 events will be held across 56 different venues. Athletes from over 45 countries will showcase their abilities in these games.
What made the opening ceremony of the Asian Games special was the use of artificial intelligence and environmentally friendly technology. Additionally, the event celebrated Chinese culture by featuring digital fireworks displays.
Pakistan is also participating in the 19th Asian Games being held in China. The Pakistani contingent consists of 262 members, including 137 male and 53 female athletes, along with some officials.
Athletes from Pakistan competing in the Asian Games represent a variety of sports, including cricket, hockey, para-athletics, badminton, and wushu, among others. Both men’s and women’s cricket teams are part of the event. The captain of the women’s cricket team from Pakistan is Nida Dar, and shooter Ghulam Mustafa Bashir leads the Pakistani contingent.