Host city | Jakarta, Palembang | ||
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Country | Indonesia | ||
Motto | Energy of Asia[2] (Indonesian: Energi Asia)[a] | ||
Nations participating | 45 | ||
Athletes participating | 11,300 | ||
Events | 465 in 40 sports[3] | ||
Opening ceremony | 18 August[4] | ||
Closing ceremony | 2 September | ||
Officially opened by | Joko Widodo President of Indonesia | ||
Officially closed by | Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah President of the Olympic Council of Asia | ||
Athlete's Oath | Arki Dikania Wisnu | ||
Judge's Oath | Wahyana | ||
Torch lighter | Susi Susanti | ||
Website | Official website | ||
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The 2018 Asian Games, also known as the XVIII Asian Games, was a sports event in Jakarta and Palembang, Indonesia. It occurred from 18 August to 2 September, 2018. There were 465 events from 40 sports and disciplines.
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