Asian Games 2023 Opening ceremony live: Asian Games declared open

The Iranian contingent making its presence felt at the Asian Games    

The Indonesians arrive at the Asian Games.

Indian athletes make a thundering entry into the 19th Asian Games.

Counts of Hong Kong athletes make their entry

In comes Brunei, with their athletes

The Bhutanese contingent in their traditional wear are making their entry

Bangladesh contingent walks in

Next in line comes the Bahrain contingent, with the players waving their flags enthusiastically

The Afghanistan contingent is making the walk with the country's athletes donning their traditional attire.