{
  "id": 8444393,
  "title": "Asian Games 2026 Opening Ceremony: Indian Contingent Wears Gujarati-Style Sarees & Bandhgalas | WATCH",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/asian-games-2026-opening-ceremony-indian-contingent-wears-gujarati",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T10:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/asian-games-2026-opening-ceremony-indian-contingent-wears-gujarati-style-sarees-bandhgalas-watch"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 20th Asian Games commenced in Nagoya, Japan on September 19, 2026 with a grand opening ceremony. India's athletes marched into the Paloma Mizuho Stadium, with Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker and kabaddi star Pawan Sehrawat leading the contingent as flag-bearers. India's female athletes wore coordinated navy-blue sarees with Gujarati-style pallu drapes, while the male athletes wore navy-blue bandhgalas. The ensemble created a striking visual as the Indian athletes strolled through the stadium, representing their country on the global stage. India sent a contingent of 503 athletes to participate in 36 sporting events at the Games.",
  "summary": "The 20th Asian Games officially got underway in Nagoya, Japan, on Saturday, September 19, with the grand opening ceremony bringing together athletes from across the continent. Leading the Indian contingent at the athletes’ parade were two-time Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker and kabaddi star Pawan Sehrawat, who carried the Indian flags at the ceremony. India’s contingent made a stylish appearance…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Asian Games 2026: Manu Bhaker And Pawan Sehrawat Led Indian Contingent At Grand Opening Ceremony In Japan | Video",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/asian-games-2026-manu-bhaker-and-pawan-sehrawat-led-indian-contingent",
        "published": "2026-09-19T09:58:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Japan News by The Yomiuri Shimbun",
        "title": "Asian Games Officially Kick Off in Nagoya with Opening Ceremony",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/asian-games-officially-kick-off-in-nagoya-with-opening-ceremony",
        "published": "2026-09-19T10:57:21.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}