In pictures: Asian Games closing ceremony

The 2018 Asian Games closing ceremony saw China receiving the torch from Jakarta for the 2022 Hangzhou Games.

Published : Sep 02, 2018 19:38 IST

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Fireworks light up the GBK main stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia for the closing ceremony of the 18th Asian Games. (PTI)

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A view from outside the GBK main stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia for the closing ceremony of the 18th Asian Games. (AFP)

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Women's hockey team captain Rani Rampal carries the Indian flag as the Indian contingent walks during the Parade of Nations at the Asian Games 2018 closing ceremony. India finished with its best tally at the Asiad winning 69 medals--15 gold, 24 silver, 30 bronze. (PTI)

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China's Asian Games contingent walks during the Parade of Nations. The Chinese have dominated the tournament winning 289 medals in total--132 gold, 92 silver and 65 bronze. (AP)

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Asian Games 2018 mascots Bhin Bhin, Ika and Atung march during the closing ceremony. (PTI)

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Indonesia's military band performs during the closing ceremony of the Asian Games 2018 in the GBK Main Stadium in Jakarta. (AFP)

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Olympic Council of Asia president Sheikh Ahmad al-Fahad al-Sabah speaks at the 18th Asian Games closing ceremony. (AP)

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China's Olympic Committee chairman Gou Zhongwen (left) receives the torch from Governor of Jakarta Anies Baswedan, (right). Hangzhou city in the Zhejiang province of China will host the 2022 Asian Games. (AP)

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Fireworks light up the GBK main stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia for the closing ceremony of the 18th Asian Games. (PTI)
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