Team Philippines in the Asian Games opening ceremony

Filipino Olympians EJ Obiena and Margielyn Didal led the Philippine delegation which participated in the parade of nations in the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games on Saturday at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium in China.

The outfit worn by the delegates was designed by Puoy Quinones.

Margielyn Didal and EJ Obiena in the Asian Games opening ceremony. (Photo: Ishara S.KODIKARA / AFP)

Aside from Obiena and Didal, other athletes who joined the parade were Gilas Pilipinas Women players Jack Animam, Camille Nolasco, and Louna Ozar.

Around 400 athletes will compete for the Philippines in the Asian Games which will run until October 4.

—JKC, GMA Integrated News