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Asian Games 2018: Indonesia bids spectacular farewell

Indonesia billed itself the "Energy of Asia" during the Asian Games, which closed Sunday in a ceremony emphasizing the country's diversity and the ties linking the 11,000 athletes who competed for 45 nations.
Indonesia bid an emotional farewell to the 18th Asian Games, displaying the same gritty spirit with which it organised the 15-day sporting extravaganza as thousands braved heavy rain to turn up for a spectacular closing ceremony. (Photo | PTI)
Indonesia bid an emotional farewell to the 18th Asian Games, displaying the same gritty spirit with which it organised the 15-day sporting extravaganza as thousands braved heavy rain to turn up for a spectacular closing ceremony. (Photo | PTI)
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The 76,000 capacity Gelora Bung Karno stadium did not attract many people when the track and field events were on but they made a beeline to watch the two-hour long closing ceremony that was high on entertainment. (Photo | PTI)
The 76,000 capacity Gelora Bung Karno stadium did not attract many people when the track and field events were on but they made a beeline to watch the two-hour long closing ceremony that was high on entertainment. (Photo | PTI)
Official games mascots Bhin Bhin Ika and Atung march during the closing ceremony of Asian Games 2018 in Jakarta. (Photo | PTI)
Official games mascots Bhin Bhin Ika and Atung march during the closing ceremony of Asian Games 2018 in Jakarta. (Photo | PTI)
The Indian contingent was led by women hockey team's captain and flag-bearer Rani Rampal. It was also a memorable Games for India as it produced the best ever performance with 69 medals including 15 gold, 24 silver and 30 bronze. (Photo | PTI)
The Indian contingent was led by women hockey team's captain and flag-bearer Rani Rampal. It was also a memorable Games for India as it produced the best ever performance with 69 medals including 15 gold, 24 silver and 30 bronze. (Photo | PTI)
Fireworks explode during the closing ceremony for the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia. (Photo | PTI)
Fireworks explode during the closing ceremony for the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia. (Photo | PTI)
The Chinese flag is raised as the next host country during the closing ceremony for the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia. (Photo | AP)
The Chinese flag is raised as the next host country during the closing ceremony for the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia. (Photo | AP)
China's Olympic Committee chairman Gou Zhongwen, left, receives the torch from Governor of Jakarta Anies Baswedan, right, as Olympic Council of Asia president Sheikh Ahmad al-Fahad al-Sabah, centre, watches during the closing ceremony for the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta. (Photo | AP)
China's Olympic Committee chairman Gou Zhongwen, left, receives the torch from Governor of Jakarta Anies Baswedan, right, as Olympic Council of Asia president Sheikh Ahmad al-Fahad al-Sabah, centre, watches during the closing ceremony for the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta. (Photo | AP)
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