2018 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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| Motto | Energy of Asia[1] (Indonesian: Energi Asia)[a] | ||
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| Opening ceremony | 18 August[2] | ||
| Closing ceremony | 2 September | ||
| Website | Official website | ||
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2018 Asian Games Media
Indonesian badminton legend Susi Susanti carried a torch fire during the Asian Games Torch Relay Concert in Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium hosted the ceremonies and athletics events.
Gelora Sriwijaya Stadium hosted the final of women's football
Ampera LRT Station, one of 13 stations of Palembang LRT
2018 Asian Games opening ceremony
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Notes
- ↑ Only the English version of the motto were used during the Games.
References
- ↑ Muhammad Hary Prasetya (12 February 2016). Tema Asian Games 2018, The Energy of Asia, Ini Artinya. Superball.id. http://superball.tribunnews.com/2016/02/12/tema-asian-games-2018-the-energy-of-asia-ini-artinya. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
- ↑ 18-8-18 start planned for 18th Asian Games. Olympic Council of Asia. 27 January 2015. http://www.ocasia.org/News/IndexNewsRM.aspx?WKegervtea1cpVOAYhDReQ==. Retrieved 28 January 2015.
- ↑ Odi Aria Saputra (10 April 2015) (in id). Keppres Asian Games Turun Pertengahan April. Sriwijaya Post. http://palembang.tribunnews.com/2015/04/10/keppres-asian-games-turun-pertengahan-april. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
- ↑ Japan's swimmer Ikee named Asian Games' MVP. Xinhua News Agency. 2 September 2018. http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-09/02/c_137438736.htm. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
- ↑ Ade Irma Junida (2 October 2014) (in id). GBK akan direnovasi demi Asian Games 2018. Antara. http://www.antaranews.com/berita/456635/gbk-akan-direnovasi-demi-asian-games-2018. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
