2018 Asian Games
18th edition of the Asian Games
The 2018 Asian Games, also known as the XVIII Asian Games, was a sports event in Jakarta and Palembang, Indonesia. It occurred from 18 August to 2 September, 2018. There were 465 events from 40 sports and disciplines.
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| Host city | Jakarta, Palembang | ||
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| Country | Indonesia | ||
| Motto | Energy of Asia[2] (Indonesian: Energi Asia)[a] | ||
| Nations participating | 45 | ||
| Athletes participating | 11,300 | ||
| Events | 465 in 40 sports[3] | ||
| Opening ceremony | 18 August[4] | ||
| Closing ceremony | 2 September | ||
| Officially opened by | Joko Widodo President of Indonesia | ||
| Officially closed by | Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah President of the Olympic Council of Asia | ||
| Athlete's Oath | Arki Dikania Wisnu | ||
| Judge's Oath | Wahyana | ||
| Torch lighter | Susi Susanti | ||
| Website | Official website | ||
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Notes
change- ↑ Only the English version of the motto were used during the Games.
References
change- ↑ Odi Aria Saputra (10 April 2015). "Keppres Asian Games Turun Pertengahan April" (in Indonesian). Sriwijaya Post. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
- ↑ Muhammad Hary Prasetya (12 February 2016). "Tema Asian Games 2018, The Energy of Asia, Ini Artinya". Superball.id. Archived from the original on 11 October 2016. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
- ↑ "Japan's swimmer Ikee named Asian Games' MVP". Xinhuanet.com. Xinhua News Agency. 2 September 2018. Archived from the original on 2 September 2018. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
- ↑ "18-8-18 start planned for 18th Asian Games". Olympic Council of Asia. 27 January 2015. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 28 January 2015.
- ↑ Ade Irma Junida (2 October 2014). "GBK akan direnovasi demi Asian Games 2018" (in Indonesian). Antara. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
