President of the Olympic Council of Asia His Excellency Sheikh Fahad Al-Sabah addresses the audience during the opening ceremony for the 18th Asian Games in the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta. (Photo | AP)

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Asian Games declared open in Jakarta

A burst of fireworks followed the announcement, marking the start of the two-week tournament to be held in Jakarta and Palembang in Sumatra.

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Updated:19th Aug, 2018 at 12:47 AM

JAKARTA: The Asian Games was declared open by Indonesia's President Joko Widodo late Saturday during a colourful opening ceremony in Jakarta dominated by the joint march of North and South Korea.

A burst of fireworks followed the announcement, marking the start of the two-week tournament to be held in Jakarta and Palembang in Sumatra.

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Asian Games declared open in Jakarta

A burst of fireworks followed the announcement, marking the start of the two-week tournament to be held in Jakarta and Palembang in Sumatra.

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