2018 Asian Games

18th edition of the Asian Games

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.

XVIII Asian Games
Host cityJakarta, Palembang
CountryIndonesia
MottoEnergy of Asia[2]
(Indonesian: Energi Asia)[a]
Nations participating45
Athletes participating11,300
Events465 in 40 sports[3]
Opening ceremony18 August[4]
Closing ceremony2 September
Officially opened byJoko Widodo
President of Indonesia
Officially closed byAhmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah
President of the Olympic Council of Asia
Athlete's OathArki Dikania Wisnu
Judge's OathWahyana
Torch lighterSusi Susanti
WebsiteOfficial website
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