As the sun sets on the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games, sports enthusiasts worldwide are gearing up for the grand finale, here is all you need to know about the closing ceremony date, IST time and telecast in India
This closing ceremony marks the end of an enthralling couple of weeks in Hangzhou, where athletes from across Asia showcased their prowess. India, in particular, had a remarkable run.
Asian Games 2023 closing ceremony schedule, date, IST time, live streaming telecast in India where to watch
India’s performance in the 2023 Asian Games has been nothing short of spectacular. The Indian athletes have shattered previous records by securing a total of 107 medals, including 28 Gold, 38 Silver, and 41 Bronze. This exceptional achievement has firmly established India as a formidable force in the world of Asian sports.
— Asian Games (@AsianGame) September 28, 2023
The Men’s Kabaddi Team and the Men’s Cricket team also claimed Gold medals, adding to the nation’s glory. In Badminton, Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy made history by winning the Gold in men’s doubles. Chess prodigies Arjun Erigaisi, R Praggnanandhaa, D Gukesh, Vidit Gujrathi, and Pentala Harikrishna contributed to India’s Silver medal in Chess.
Under the theme of ‘Heart to Heart,’ the ceremony will celebrate the bonds of love and respect shared among nations. It will focus on the contributions of athletes and volunteers who have made these Games unforgettable.
The Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium, also known as the Big Lotus, will undergo a stunning transformation. Its floor will be turned into a luminous screen, featuring thousands of points of light.
This technological marvel will revisit special moments from the Asian Games 2023 and culminate with the appearance of the digital torchbearer, who also graced the opening ceremony.
The Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium completed the rapid transformation from an athletics track to a stage within 24 hours, in preparation for tomorrow's #AsianGames closing ceremony. pic.twitter.com/GtR7l6vEbt
— Global Times (@globaltimesnews) October 7, 2023
The closing ceremony of the Asian Games 2023 is set to take place on Sunday, October 8th, at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium in Hangzhou, China.
The ceremony will commence at 5:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST). It promises to be a mesmerizing event, lasting approximately 75 minutes, with a unique blend of culture, technology, and entertainment.
The closing ceremony will be available for live streaming on Sony LIV. Additionally, television viewers can catch the ceremony on Sony Sports Ten 1, Sony Sports Ten 2, Sony Sports Ten 3, Sony Sports Ten 4, or Sony Sports Ten 5 TV channels in India.
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