Asian Games 2023 Opening Ceremony in pictures: China president Xi Jinping opens Asiad at Hangzhou

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Chinese swimmer Wang Shun holds the torch to light the cauldron with a digital torchbearer inn background during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games.

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Torch bearers during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou.

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A volunteer holds the India sign as athletes and team officials arrive during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou.

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India athletes and team officials arrive during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou.

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India athletes and team officials arrive during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou.

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HANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 23: Chinese President Xi Jinping waves to the crowd during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games at Hangzhou Sports Park Stadium.

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Dancers perform during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou.

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Performers hold umbrellas during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou.

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Hangzhou: Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium, in Hangzhou.

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Asian Games - Hangzhou 2022 - Hangzhou, China - September 23, 2023 People record the light show from outside the stadium during the opening ceremony.

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