Photos: Hangzhou Asian Games Opening Ceremony

Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, on Saturday, September 23.
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Harmanpreet Singh
India's flagbearer Harmanpreet Singh.
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Lovlina Borgohain
India's other flagbearer Lovlina Borgohain.
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Indian athletes
Indian athletes at the opening ceremony.
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Artists perform
'Tides Surging in Asia' was the opening ceremony's theme.
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Digital fireworks
The opening ceremony used digital fireworks instead of real ones.
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Tricolour flies high
Flag-bearers Lovlina Borgohain and Harmanpreet Singh lead the Indian contingent.
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Packed stadium
The 80,000-capacity 'Big Lotus' stadium was packed.
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Technological might of China
The technological might of China was on display.
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12,000 athletes
As many as 12,000 athletes will take part in Asian Games 2022.
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45 countries
As many as 45 countries will take part in the Games.
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Games village
Indian athletes at the Games village before the opening ceremony.
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Visual treat
Artists performing.
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China flag
China's flag being hoisted during the opening ceremony.
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