The 2018 Asian Games came to an end this evening with a spectacular Closing Ceremony at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta ©Getty Images

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Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) President Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah officially declared the 18th edition of the continental multi-sport event closed ©Getty Images
Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) President Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah officially declared the 18th edition of the continental multi-sport event closed ©Getty Images
He was also on hand to participate in the OCA flag handover ceremony as attention turned to the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou in China ©Getty Images
He was also on hand to participate in the OCA flag handover ceremony as attention turned to the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou in China ©Getty Images
The Chinese national flag was hoisted as part of proceedings ©Getty Images
The Chinese national flag was hoisted as part of proceedings ©Getty Images
China, who topped the 2018 Asian Games medal table with 132 golds, earlier took part in the flag parade along with the other 44 competing nations ©Getty Images
China, who topped the 2018 Asian Games medal table with 132 golds, earlier took part in the flag parade along with the other 44 competing nations ©Getty Images
The Closing Ceremony featured a variety of artists ©Getty Images
The Closing Ceremony featured a variety of artists ©Getty Images
Chinese business magnate Jack Ma, the co-founder and executive chairman of Alibaba Group, even made an appearance ©Getty Images
Chinese business magnate Jack Ma, the co-founder and executive chairman of Alibaba Group, even made an appearance ©Getty Images
Japan won the one gold medal awarded on the final day of competition, winning the mixed triathlon event ©Getty Images
Japan won the one gold medal awarded on the final day of competition, winning the mixed triathlon event ©Getty Images
Japanese swimmer Rikako Ikee was named the
Japanese swimmer Rikako Ikee was named the "Most Valuable Player" of the 2018 Asian Games ©Getty Images
International Olympic Committee President Thomas paid a visit to the Main Press Centre before attending the Closing Ceremony ©Getty Images
International Olympic Committee President Thomas paid a visit to the Main Press Centre before attending the Closing Ceremony ©Getty Images