Philippine team enjoys 18th Asian Games opening ceremony

The Philippine basketball team for the 18th Asian Games was visibly thrilled to be at the opening ceremonies in Jakarta, Indonesia on Saturday.

In their social media accounts, the team members posted photos and videos from the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium (GBK) Stadium.

Chris Tiu said he had a "priceless" experience and congratulated Indonesia for a job well done.

Priceless experience at the #AsianGames2018 Opening Ceremonies! Great job Indonesia! pic.twitter.com/RJx7v3cW9J

— Chris Tiu (@chris_tiu) August 18, 2018

Christian Standhardinger said he had a great time during the ceremony and promised that the team would focus on winning a medal.

 

Great time at the Asian Games opening ceremony! Let's focus and go for a medal! ????????????????????? #puso #labanpilipinas

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Aug 18, 2018 at 7:25am PDT

Poy Erram meanwhile posted a photo of him standing in front of the large crowd in the stadium.

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— John Paul Erram (@chasing_89) August 18, 2018

A video taken by Philippine flag bearer and NBA player Jordan Clarkson for his Instagram stories showed the team moments before the Games officially opened.

#PSCAsiadUpdates: Watch ???????? PHL flag-bearer @JordanClarksons' @instagram story moments before the #AsianGames2018 opening.#LabanAtletangPilipino #TeamPHIsaAsianGames2018 #parasainangbayan pic.twitter.com/7brkAXhxf7

— Philippine Sports Commission (@psc_gov) August 18, 2018

Clarkson was the one to lead the rest of the Philippine delegation through the colorful and explosive opening parade at the GBK Stadium.

Thousands of athletes across Asia marched during the parade, wearing their traditional costumes and waving their countries' flags. — Jessica Bartolome/DVM, GMA News