[PHOTOS] Asian Games officially kick off in Nagoya

The 20th Asian Games commenced with an opening ceremony at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, Japan, on Saturday, September 19. Korean spectators proudly displayed the South Korean national flag while watching the event. Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, Crown Prince Akishino, and Crown Princess Kiko were present at the ceremony.

Dancers entertained the audience during the opening ceremony held at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium. South Korean athletes entered the stadium during the opening ceremony in Nagoya, Japan on September 19. North Korean athletes also attended the event, depicted taking a selfie at the stadium. The Olympic Council of Asia flag was carried by flag bearers during the opening ceremony at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, Japan on September 19.

Former Japanese athletes Koji Murofushi and Shigenobu Murofushi carried the torch during the opening ceremony of the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan on September 19.