In pics: Closing ceremony of 19th Asian Games held in Hangzhou

The closing ceremony of the 19th Asian Games at Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium, Oct. 8, 2023. [Henan Daily/Deng Fang]

The closing ceremony of the 19th Asian Games at Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium, Oct. 8, 2023. [Henan Daily/Deng Fang]

The closing ceremony of the 19th Asian Games at Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium, Oct. 8, 2023. [Henan Daily/Deng Fang]

The closing ceremony of the 19th Asian Games at Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium, Oct. 8, 2023. [Henan Daily/Deng Fang]

At the closing ceremony of the 19th Asian Games, the mascots "Chen Chen," "Cong Cong," and "Lian Lian" danced happily, all played by students from the Tagou Martial Arts School in Dengfeng city of Henan province. [Henan Daily/Deng Fang]

At the closing ceremony of the 19th Asian Games, the mascots "Chen Chen," "Cong Cong," and "Lian Lian" danced happily, all played by students from the Tagou Martial Arts School in Dengfeng city of Henan province. [Henan Daily/Deng Fang]

At the closing ceremony of the 19th Asian Games, the mascots "Chen Chen," "Cong Cong," and "Lian Lian" danced happily, all played by students from the Tagou Martial Arts School in Dengfeng city of Henan province. [Henan Daily/Deng Fang]