The 2018 Asian Games (Indonesian: Pesta Olahraga Asia 2018 or Asian Games 2018), officially known as the 18th Asian Games and also known as Jakarta-Palembang 2018 or Indonesia 2018, was a continental multi-sport event that was held from 18 August to 2 September 2018 in Jakarta and Palembang.
For the first time, the Summer Asian Games were co-hosted by two regions; the Indonesian capital of Jakarta (which was hosting the Games for the first time since 1962), and Palembang, the capital of South Sumatra province. Events were held in and around the two cities, including venues in Bandung and the provinces of West Java and Banten. The opening and closing ceremonies of the Games were held at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta. The Games were originally awarded to Hanoi, Vietnam, but withdrew in 2014 due to budgetary concerns and other factors.
Several non-Olympic events were trimmed from the event programme, but several new disciplines being introduced at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo (including 3-on-3 basketball) were added. Esports and canoe polo were also contested as demonstration sports.
China led the medal tally for the tenth consecutive time. North and South Korea fielded a unified team during the opening ceremony and selected events, and also won their first-ever gold medal as a unified team at a multi-sport event. 6 world, 18 Asian and 86 Asian Games records were broken during the Games, while Japanese swimmer Rikako Ikee was announced as the most valuable player.
Venues[]
Competitive[]
| Venue | Location | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium | Jakarta (Gelora Bung Karno Sports Complex) | Opening and closing ceremonies, athletics |
| Istora Gelora Bung Karno | Badminton, basketball (5x5) | |
| Gelora Bung Karno Aquatic Stadium | Aquatics (diving, swimming, artistic swimming, water polo) | |
| Gelora Bung Karno Tennis Indoor Stadium | Volleyball | |
| Gelora Bung Karno Tennis Outdoor Stadium | Basketball (3x3) | |
| Gelora Bung Karno Basketball Hall | Basketball (5x5) | |
| Gelora Bung Karno Hockey Field | Field hockey | |
| Gelora Bung Karno Baseball Field | Baseball | |
| Gelora Bung Karno Softball Field | Softball | |
| Gelora Bung Karno Archery Field | Archery | |
| Gelora Bung Karno Rugby Field | Rugby sevens | |
| Gelora Bung Karno Squash Stadium | Squash | |
| Cendrawasih Hall, Jakarta Convention Center | Fencing | |
| Plenary Hall, Jakarta Convention Center | Judo, karate, taekwondo | |
| Assembly Hall, Jakarta Convention Center | Wrestling, jujitsu, kurash, sambo | |
| Jakarta International Velodrome | Rawamangun, East Jakarta | Cycling (track) |
| Jakarta International Baseball Arena | Baseball | |
| Jakarta International Equestrian Park | Pulomas, East Jakarta | Equestrian |
| Pulomas International BMX Center | Cycling (BMX) | |
| Pencak Silat Hall | Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, East Jakarta | Pencak silat |
| Theatre Garuda | Kabaddi | |
| POPKI Sports Hall | Cibubur, East Jakarta | Handball |
| Sea Front - Marina, Ancol Beach Marina | Ancol, North Jakarta | Sailing |
| Ancol Beach, Ancol Beach Marina | Jet ski | |
| The BritAma Arena | Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta | Esports |
| Hall C3, Jakarta International Expo | Kemayoran, Central Jakarta | Boxing |
| Ballroom, Jakarta International Expo | Contract bridge | |
| Hall D, Jakarta International Expo | Gymnastics | |
| Halls A2 & A3, Jakarta International Expo | Wushu | |
| Hall B, Jakarta International Expo | Table tennis | |
| Hall A, Jakarta International Expo | Weightlifting | |
| Pondok Indah Golf & Country Club | Pondok Indah, South Jakarta | Golf |
| Bulungan Sport Hall | Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta | Volleyball |
| Gelora Sriwijaya Stadium | Jakabaring Sport City, Palembang | Football (women's) |
| Bukit Asam Tennis Stadium | Tennis, soft tennis | |
| Jakabaring Lake | Canoeing (sprint, traditional boat race), rowing, triathlon | |
| Ranau Sport Hall | Sepak takraw | |
| Jakabaring Bowling Center | Bowling | |
| Jakabaring Sport Climbing Arena | Sport climbing | |
| Jakabaring Beach Volleyball Arena | Beach volleyball | |
| Jakabaring Shooting Range | Shooting | |
| Jakabaring Roller Skate Circuit | Roller sports (roller skate) | |
| Jakabaring Skateboard Circuit | Roller sports (skateboard) | |
| Jakabaring Aquatic Stadium | Canoe polo | |
| Bumi Sriwijaya Stadium | Palembang | Football (women's) |
| Jalak Harupat Stadium | Soreang, Bandung Regency, West Java | Football (men's) |
| Pakansari Stadium | Cibinong, Bogor Regency, West Java | |
| Patriot Candrabhaga Stadium | Bekasi, West Java | |
| Wibawa Mukti Stadium | Cikarang, Bekasi Regency, West Java | |
| Gunung Mas | Puncak, Bogor Regency, West Java | Paragliding |
| APM Equestrian Centre | Tigaraksa, Tangerang Regency, Banten | Modern pentathlon |
| Khe Bun Hill Subang | Subang Regency, West Java | Cycling (mountain) |
| Streets of Subang | Cycling (road race) | |
| Bendung Rentang | Majalengka Regency, West Java | Canoeing (slalom) |
Non-competitive[]
| Venue | Location | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Kemayoran | Jakarta | Athletes' Villages |
| Jakabaring Sports City | Palembang | |
| Jakarta Convention Center | Jakarta | International Broadcast Center |
Broadcasters[]
| Country | Network |
|---|---|
| China | CCTV |
| Chinese Taipei | ELTA TV |
| India | Sony Pictures Sports Network, SonyLIV |
| Indonesia | TVRI, SCTV, Indosiar, NET, Trans7, antv, tvOne, Metro TV, Kompas TV, iNews, RCTI, MNCTV, GTV, Trans TV, RTV, Jawa Pos TV, BeritaSatu TV, JakTV, UseeTV, Vidio, MNC Play, MAXStream, RRI |
| Japan | TBS, BS-TBS, NHK General TV, NHK BS1 |
| Malaysia | Astro |
| North Korea | SBS |
| Philippines | TV5, AksyonTV, Hyper |
| Singapore | Mediacorp |
| South Korea | SBS, KBS, MBC, AfreecaTV |
| Thailand | Television Pool of Thailand (Workpoint TV, PPTV), AIS Play |
| Timor-Leste | Televisão de Timor Leste, Asiansport, Radio Timor Leste |
| Vietnam | VTC Digital Television |