The Indian flag was hoisted by members of the contingent at the Athletes Village of the Asian Games at both Jakarta and Palembang, marking the country’s 72nd Independence Day.
At Palembang, deputy Chef de Mission Balbir Singh Kushwaha hoisted the tricolour at a simple ceremony which was attended by around 25 athletes, mostly shooters and rowers. Yassir Arafat, the Asian Games International Relationship & Protocoller (IR & P) Coordinator at Palembang, was invited as the chief guest.
At Jakarta too, the Indian flag was hoisted at a simple ceremony at the Games Village with athletes and officials in attendance.
The men’s and women’s handball teams are already staying in in Jakarta since their competitions started before the opening ceremony on Aug. 18.
Hockey teams land
The men’s and women’s hockey teams arrived on Wednesday while the boxers are expected to reach Jakarta on Thursday.
“Happy Independence Day !!! ...sending you all Independence Day wishes from Jakarta,” men’s hockey team captain P.R. Sreejesh tweeted after reaching Jakarta.