2018 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 city	Jakarta, Palembang
Country	Indonesia
Motto	Energy of Asia[1] (Indonesian: Energi Asia)[a]
Nations participating	45
Athletes participating	11,300
Events	465 in 40 sports[2]
Opening ceremony	18 August[3]
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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Notes

1. Only the English version of the motto were used during the Games.