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Asian Games 2018 are ready to kickstart in Indonesia's Jakarta-Pelabang Saturday. While the main games remain largely unchanged, at the same time, 10 new games of this game will start in this year's event. Here is a brief introduction to some debutants this year:

Pancake sylat

Penkac-Silat is an Indonesian form of martial arts. However, there is an interesting story in its origin, which says that in Sumatra, a woman saw a battle between the tiger and a huge Hawk and then used the same technique to stop a group of alcoholics. Since this popularity is spread all over the country, this game has also developed many styles of Pancak-Silat. In Asian Games, there will be three categories for women with seven different categories for men and three artistic categories. India has sent a 22-member team for Pankak Silat.

Paragliding

Having an adventurous game to join the Asiad, paragliding has come a long way. This will take away athletes from a hill - flying from 1,250 meters to high and 1.2 kilometers. Winners will be declared on the basis of landing accuracy (on radius of five meters). Paragliding will begin on August 20 and more than 18 countries are participating in this program.

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Jujitsu

Not to be confused with judo, Jujutsu is a Japanese form of martial arts which will be presented as a medal discipline in Jakarta and Palembang. It relies heavily on strategy and strategy. While catching, catching and catching are the key elements in this game, the kick is strictly rejected. The winners are determined on the basis that whoever deposits before leaving first. India will not participate in the incident.

Jujutsu is a Japanese form of martial arts. (Source: Reuters)
Sambo

Samojshachita Bez is also known as Oruzia (or self defense), yet it is yet another form of martial arts that originated in Russia. Although it is similar to wrestling and judo in many ways and allows leg locks, chocolate will be declared as inappropriate athlete. India has sent a six-member team (including two men and four women).

rock climbing

Since Indonesia has the option to include two games for their selection in Asiad, the Rock Climbing Asian Games will start in 2018. Indonesia will be favorite to win yellow metal in this form but Malaysia will be a tough challenge. From India, three athletes will be participating and look for a strong performance. This event takes place on 23-27 August.

In addition to these rollersports, Jet Skiing, Contract Bridge, Curash and Basketball (3 × 3) are some of the sports topics that will make their entry in 58 other events in the Games. As one of the most diverse events, Asian Games will once again have visual footage for fans around the world.