Asian Games 2023 Opening Ceremony: Date, time, venue, live streaming details — All you need to know

The 19th edition of the Asian Games starts today, 23 September. This spectacular event, which boasts 40 diverse sports and a formidable assembly of both seasoned and up-and-coming athletes hailing from 45 nations, will be a grand celebration of sporting excellence like no other. There are several sporting events that have already started and now, the grand opening ceremony on 23 September will officially herald the commencement of this prestigious tournament.

One of the primary aims of this ceremony is to vividly showcase the cultural and historical tapestry of China.

The eagerly anticipated Asian Games 2023, originally scheduled for 2022 but postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, stands as one of the pinnacle sporting events of the year.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Asian Games 2023 opening ceremony.

Asian Games 2023: Opening Ceremony

The Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium will serve as the host of the Asian Games 2023 opening ceremony. This stadium can accommodate around 80,000 people.

Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the Asian Games 2023 opening ceremony.

The athletes taking part in the Asian Games 2023 have an opportunity to secure their berths for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. India have sent a contingent of 655 athletes who will partake in 39 different sports.

Leading the charge for India in the opening ceremony of the Asian Games 2023 will be none other than the captain of the men’s hockey team, Harmanpreet Singh, along with the renowned boxer Lovlina Borgohain, who will proudly bear the Indian flag.

When and where is the Asian Games 2023 opening ceremony?

The Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium will serve as the host of the Asian Games 2023 opening ceremony on September 23. The ceremony will start at 5:30 pm IST.

Where can I watch the Asian Games 2023 opening ceremony in India?

Asian Games 2023 will be live streamed on SonyLIV. It will be shown live on Sony Sports Network channels.