Opening ceremony of the Asian Indoor Games was held at the Olympic stadium in Ashgabat.

Athletes from more than 60 countries are taking part in the V Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games.

Delegation of Uzbekistan headed by the silver medalist of the World Weightlifting Championship Ulugbek Alimov entered the stadium.

About 189 athletes from Uzbekistan will represent the country in competitions on over 20 sports.