Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the event as fireworks lit up the skyline, declaring the games open.
The Indian contingent marches in the opening ceremony of the 22nd Asian Athletics Championships at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday (Photo: AFP)
Bhubaneswar: Odisha on Wednesday kept its tryst with sporting history as 22nd Asian Athletics Championship kicked off to a colourful start at the Kalinga Statidum.
Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the event as fireworks lit up the skyline, declaring the games open. Odia athlete Shrabani Nanda took the oath on behalf of athletes. As the chief minister addressed the participants saying “Hello Asia, Welcome to Bhubaneswar,” the crowd erupted with cheers.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle. )
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