Tasnim � The national flag of Iran was hoisted in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, on Thursday.

The flag-raising ceremony was held at the Athletic Village of the 2018 Asian Games at 9 a.m. local time.

The 2018 Asian Games will officially kick off on August 18 and last till September 2.

Iran�s chef de mission Nasrollah Sajjadi attended the ceremony.

A total of 387 athletes will represent Iran in 42 sports in the 2018 Asian Games.